'If it were me, I'd be leaving': Longtime Liberal New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna on whether Trudeau should go
Former New Brunswick Liberal premier Frank McKenna says if he were in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s shoes, at this point...
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RCMP alleges Indian officials in Canada connected to extortion, homicides
The RCMP is alleging Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada engaged in clandestine activities linked to serious criminal...
Health minister 'not worried' as Liberal MPs gather after tumultuous summer
Health Minister Mark Holland says he isn’t worried about Liberal electoral fortunes despite a tumultuous summer in which his party...
Bill Morneau: Canada needs to spend more on defence faster to make inroads with next U.S. administration
As the Canadian government seeks to make inroads with the next U.S. administration, former Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau says...
Being here 'means something': Why one federal party leader is attending the DNC
While the stakes for Canada may be high in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, only one Canadian federal party leader...
Dominic Cardy officially launches new federal political party
Independent New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy officially launched a new centrist federal political party, aiming to win the support of...
With Trudeau's Liberals in trouble, is Mark Carney the answer?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals remain deeply unpopular, currently trailing Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives by as many as 17 points in...
A report claims certain parliamentarians colluded with foreign states — could they be charged?
Stunning allegations triggered outrage and distrust on Parliament Hill — but what can be done? Some parliamentarians were accused this...
PM says he doesn't 'understand' NDP's climate stance as Singh appears to shift on carbon tax
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sympathizes with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh but no longer understands his party's position on...
Faced with a possible second Trump presidency, French PM says Europe needs security independence
As the world braces for an election that could return Donald Trump to the White House, the prime minister of...
Failure to communicate: what week two of the foreign interference inquiry revealed
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue's mandate for the foreign interference inquiry is sprawling — but one of her key tasks is to...
AI could have catastrophic consequences — is Canada ready?
Nations — Canada included — are running out of time to design and implement comprehensive safeguards on the development and...
Canada confirms it will resume funding United Nations relief agency for Palestinians
The Canadian government has confirmed it will restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...
Ambassadors raise alarm as government staff abroad struggle to access health coverage
All of Canada's top diplomats have taken the extraordinary step of writing a joint letter to their superiors warning of...
Poilievre calls Trudeau's stance on genocide case against Israel 'incomprehensible'
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's position on South Africa's genocide claim against Israel on Monday, calling...
Families of PS752 victims push for government action against Iran on anniversary of deadly crash
As families of Flight PS752 victims mark the fourth anniversary of the aircraft's destruction, the federal government isn't ruling out...
MPs call for new measures to rein in Canadian pension investments in China
The House of Commons special committee studying Canada-China relations is urging the federal government to introduce new measures to prevent...
Canada will support 'accountability system' to investigate Israeli military conduct, says Joly
Canada eventually will support an "accountability system" to investigate Israel's military conduct during its war against Hamas, Foreign Affairs Minister...
Alberta premier's arguments on increasing oil and gas production 'logically incoherent': Wilkinson
Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's claim that Canada can achieve carbon neutrality in 2050 while...
NDP should have pushed for a shorter supply and confidence deal with the Liberals, Broadbent says
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh should have pushed for a supply and confidence agreement with the Liberal government that was a...