Poilievre vows to defund 'safer supply' drug policies, put money into treatment
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will take all federal dollars out of…
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The federal NDP are stuck in neutral while its provincial parties find momentum
Normally the federal NDP gains support when the Liberals struggle, but that…
PBO says he has been told not to disclose government’s carbon price analysis
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux suggested the federal government is…
Canada getting ‘closer’ to key NATO defence spending target, minister says
Defence Minister Bill Blair maintains Canada remains committed to reaching NATO‘s…
Ottawa pitches $1.5B rental protection fund to buy apartments
The federal government is planning to launch a nearly $1.5‑billion rental…
Alberta premier says there’s ‘evolving discussion’ on pronouns, trans kids
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that her government is bringing in new rules…
Trudeau says Poilievre aide lobbied for Loblaw. Tories call that ‘pathetic’
As grocery prices and affordability remain a central focus for Canadians,…
Affordability is top concern for Canadians as Parliament resumes: poll
Affordability issues are the main priority for Canadians as parliamentarians…
NDP MP calls for Competition Bureau investigation into Loblaw discount reduction
B.C. NDP MP Alistair MacGregor is calling on the Competition Bureau to look into…
Blunt talk on military challenges is a ‘good thing,’ retired defence chief says
Three retired Canadian defence leaders say chief of defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre…
Manitoba has a ‘strong case’ to review carbon price in province: Kinew
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says that it is time to take another look at how the…
Exiting MPs share their views on the state of politics: ‘Toxic atmosphere’
The next election isn’t scheduled until 2025, but several MPs have already said they…
No ‘silver bullet’ to fix housing as population rapidly grows: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows young people are frustrated with him,…
Trudeau says people are frustrated, but now is time for ‘doubling down’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows people are frustrated with him,…
On military readiness, ‘everyone is in big trouble’ after Ukraine aid: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the amount of military aid NATO allies have been…
An Israel-Hamas conflict ceasefire ‘can’t be one-sided:’ Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canada’s support for a ceasefire in the…
Trudeau says antisemitism rise is ‘terrifying’ after teen terror charges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the rise of antisemitism in Canada is…
Most voters still say Trudeau should resign — and expect an election in 2024
A majority of Canadians again said in December that it’s time for Prime Minister…
As carbon price fight flares, Wilkinson defends Liberal approach
The federal carbon price is once again at the centre of a renewed political…
U.S assassination plot indictment validates Trudeau on India: ex-CSIS heads
One of Canada’s former top spies says that the American indictment linking an…
Foreign workers at subsidized EV battery plant a ‘slap in the face’: union
NextStar Energy Inc. says it expects upwards of 900 foreign workers to help build its…
4 in 10 Canadians say Pierre Poilievre best choice for PM: poll
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s polling momentum continues to chug along…