David Baxter

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Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

OTTAWA -- The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant citizenship to "Lost Canadians" after the existing law was ruled unconstitutional.

'Freedom Convoy' organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

'Freedom Convoy' organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 Freedom Convoy mass protest in Ottawa. Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa, saying they would stay until COVID-9 public health...

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will "set a goal" to greenlight all federal Ring of Fire permits, a major northwestern Ontario critical mineral deposit, within six months. Poilievre says that a Conservative government would also commit $1 billion over three years to build a road network to link the potential mining site to Ontario's highway network and First...

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

SUDBURY, Ont. -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he'll "set a deadline" to approve all federal permits for mining in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire region within six months.

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will repeal the entire carbon price law if elected, including on businesses and the industrial charge.On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney began the process to end the consumer carbon price on things like gasoline.The order-in-council says the fee will be removed after March 31.

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said that he will repeal the entire carbon price law if elected, including on businesses and the industrial charge.

Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet

OTTAWA -- Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet.

Ottawa offers some 'lost Canadians' citizenship after legislation delayed

Ottawa offers some 'lost Canadians' citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA -- Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving "lost Canadians" a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation.

Poilievre wants to impose 50 per cent metal tariffs on U.S. after latest Trump threat

Poilievre wants to impose 50 per cent metal tariffs on U.S. after latest Trump threat

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada should hit the U.S. with matching 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum in reply to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest trade war escalation.

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

OTTAWA -- The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism.

CP NewsAlert: Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

CP NewsAlert: Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to retaliate against American tariffs by targeting U.S. goods Canada can make, does not need or can obtain elsewhere.

Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to retaliate against American tariffs by targeting U.S. goods Canada can make, does not need or can obtain elsewhere.

Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a "dumb" continental trade war and Canada is fighting back.

Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a trade war, Canada is fighting back

Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a trade war, Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the U.S. has launched a continental trade war and Canada is fighting back.

CP NewsAlert: Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a trade war, Canada is fighting back

CP NewsAlert: Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a trade war, Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the U.S. has launched a continental trade war and Canada is fighting back.

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater." It is a nod to the central theme of her pitch to the country: she will not shy away from taking on powerful men. With just one week left before the race...

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

OTTAWA -- When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater."

Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

Ottawa -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to London on Saturday ahead of a European defence summit Sunday seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine.

Canada could be barred from a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, expert says

OTTAWA -- Canada may have difficulty taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after a future ceasefire because it has clearly taken a side in the conflict, an international affairs expert suggests.

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.At an event in Montreal today, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an "irresponsible" approach to governance and dialogue with other nations.

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning.The sentence includes 100 hours of community service at a food bank or men's shelter.It comes on top of nine months he spent in custody both before and during his trial.

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

Ottawa -- 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning.

Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy

Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy

HAMILTON -- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he sees an east-west clean electricity corridor as his first priority for expanding the Canadian energy market -- not new pipelines.

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he doesn't think he'll have to chose between voting on tariff relief or bringing down the government because he expects a snap election call if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership. Singh says that if the government was serious about introducing a relief package for workers who might lose their jobs due to U.S. tariffs...

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

OTTAWA -- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday he doesn't think he'll have to chose between voting on tariff relief and bringing down the government because he expects a snap election call if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership.

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

OTTAWA -- Canada's auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year -- but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of stolen vehicles is still "unreasonably" high.

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

OTTAWA -- A Conservative government would built a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay for it by "dramatically cutting" Canada's foreign aid budget, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday in Iqaluit.

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

A Conservative government would built a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay for it by "dramatically cutting" Canada's foreign aid budget, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday in Iqaluit. Speaking at a press conference Poilievre said CFB Iqaluit would serve as a base for Royal Canadian Air Force operations defending Canada's Arctic and for search and rescue missions. He said...

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it

OTTAWA -- A Conservative government would built a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay for it by "dramatically cutting" Canada's foreign aid budget, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday in Iqaluit.

Trump will formally announce steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

Trump will formally announce steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico.

Trump will formally announce 25% steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

Trump will formally announce 25% steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico.Trumps made the comments on a press conference aboard Air Force 1 as he travelled to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

Martinez-Ferrada won't seek re-election, is running to be Montreal's mayor

OTTAWA -- Soraya Martinez-Ferrada has resigned her posts as federal tourism minister and Liberal party national campaign co-chair to pursue the job of Montreal mayor.

Tourism minister won't seek re-election, vies for Montreal municipal party leadership

Tourism minister won't seek re-election, vies for Montreal municipal party leadership

OTTAWA -- Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada has resigned from cabinet and as the Liberal party national campaign co-chair.

Tourism minister won't see re-election, vies for Montreal municipal party leadership

Tourism minister won't see re-election, vies for Montreal municipal party leadership

OTTAWA -- Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada says she will not seek re-election and instead is looking to become mayor of Montreal.

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total

OTTAWA -- The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million.

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP totals

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP totals

OTTAWA -- The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million.

Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

WARSAW -- The notion that "never again" can the world allow something like the Holocaust to happen feels like it is slipping away, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk both said Tuesday.

Trudeau concluded by Poland trip with a nuclear energy co-operation deal with PM Tusk

Trudeau concluded by Poland trip with a nuclear energy co-operation deal with PM Tusk

KRAKOW -- Canada and Poland have signed a deal which will allow Canadian companies to support Polish efforts to begin generating nuclear power, once it takes effect.

Trudeau concludes Poland trip with a nuclear energy co-operation deal with PM Tusk

Trudeau concludes Poland trip with a nuclear energy co-operation deal with PM Tusk

KRAKOW -- Canada and Poland have signed a deal which will allow Canadian companies to support Polish efforts to begin generating nuclear power, once it takes effect.

Trudeau to meet Polish PM and sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

Trudeau to meet Polish PM and sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

KRAKOW -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Warsaw today to meet with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk.

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring on another Holocaust 80 years later

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring on another Holocaust 80 years later

KRAKOW -- As she prepared to return to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Miriam Ziegler vividly recalled how it felt to be a little girl orphaned by the Nazis and left alone in a world ruined by war.

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

KRAKOW -- Miriam Ziegler said she's reminded of being an eight-year-old girl, left all by herself, as she prepares to return to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

World leaders, survivors in Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

World leaders, survivors in Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

KRAKOW -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Krakow, Poland, where leaders from around the world are gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Survey says more young Canadians believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated

Survey says more young Canadians believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated

OTTAWA -- On Monday the world will mark eight decades since the liberation of Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi extermination camps where more than a million people, most of them Jews, were murdered during the Second World War.

Refugee advocates want Canada to make exemption for U.S. transgender asylum claims

Refugee advocates want Canada to make exemption for U.S. transgender asylum claims

OTTAWA -- Refugee advocacy groups are asking the federal immigration minister to make an exemption in the Safe Third Country Agreement for transgender refugee claimants in the United States to seek asylum in Canada.

Immigration minister says U.S. is still safe for refugees despite Trump's rhetoric

Immigration minister says U.S. is still safe for refugees despite Trump's rhetoric

OTTAWA -- Refugee advocacy groups are pushing back as the federal immigration minister says Ottawa still regards the U.S. as a safe country for transgender refugees under President Donald Trump.

Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap

Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap

OTTAWA -- Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people in the post-secondary education sector.

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs. Trump has promised to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports -- one of several measures he says he'll enact on day one of his presidency through...

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

OTTAWA -- Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.

Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

Edmonton -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S. in response to Trump's tariff threat on Monday — but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to keep the option open.

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

"Sunny ways, my friends. Sunny ways." With those words, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began his time in office, having brought the Liberals out of the political wilderness and into a majority government in October 2015. Those sunny ways followed him into an unseasonably warm November day weeks later, when he attended his official swearing-in at Rideau Hall. As Trudeau made...

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

OTTAWA -- "Sunny ways, my friends. Sunny ways."

Retaliatory tariffs expected next week as Trudeau, premiers meet on Trump threats

Retaliatory tariffs expected next week as Trudeau, premiers meet on Trump threats

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers will meet in Ottawa Jan. 15 to finalize a plan to respond to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, including discussing what the best targets are for Canada to retaliate with tariffs of its own.

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

OTTAWA -- Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada -- but should still take them seriously.

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada -- but should still take them seriously. Trump has mused about making Canada the 51st state for several weeks. He amped up those comments Tuesday, saying he would make it happen through economic force. He also says he will follow through with...

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

OTTAWA -- Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada -- but should still take them seriously.

Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships

Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships

OTTAWA -- Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until further notice, according to a ministerial directive.

Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

OTTAWA -- Justin Trudeau's Liberal caucus will meet on Wednesday as calls from MPs mount for the prime minister to step down.