Homelessness and open drug use in downtown Ottawa bring a national crisis to Parliament’s doorstep
From a downtown Ottawa sidewalk, Kevin Aubin has been watching what he describes as alarming changes in the city’s downtown...
Ian Baily
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RCMP commissioner open to new approach to protect politicians against violence
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme says he’s open to a former cabinet minister’s suggestion that protecting federal politicians from violence be...
Over $6-million price for new Canadian diplomatic residence in New York City no big deal, says realtor
The realtors involved in the purchase of a US$6.6-million condo for Canada’s consul general in New York defend the move...
‘Revolving door’ of foreign ministers works against Canada’s interests: Axworthy
The number of foreign affairs ministers under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has worked against Canada’s interests on the global stage...
U.S. vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance is a study in contradiction
J.D. Vance is a mess of contradictions. He once mused about whether Donald Trump, then a candidate for U.S. president...
Majority want public release of names of MPs accused of foreign interference, poll says
Most Canadians surveyed want the public release of the names of MPs accused of foreign interference, according to a new...
Trudeau, Poilievre, Singh begin fundraising campaigns in Alberta and Montreal
With the House of Commons on a summer break, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are out...
Poilievre takes no position on hybrid work for federal public servants
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is declining to take a definitive position on the federal government moving to have public servants...
Pierre Poilievre’s popularity is having a major impact on B.C. politics, new poll suggests
As federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre prepares to hold a rally Monday on Vancouver Island, a new poll suggests the...
Duclos makes the case for renovation of the Supreme Court
Canada’s Public Services Minister says the historic Supreme Court of Canada complex in downtown Ottawa needs to be renovated despite...
B.C.’s Iain Black joining other high-profile candidates in run for federal Tories as party’s fortunes surge
Former B.C. labour minister Iain Black is entering the race to run for the Conservatives in a Vancouver-area riding while...
Trudeau raises questions about Poilievre adviser’s links to grocery sector
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Pierre Poilievre needs to explain why a key adviser has been lobbying for the grocery...
Insiders offer advice to Poilievre as Conservatives look to turn polling success to election win
Federal Conservatives are polling consistently ahead of their rivals and large crowds are turning up for rallies featuring leader Pierre...
Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis says Canada needs to leave the United Nations
The Prime Minister’s Office is questioning a high-profile Conservative MP’s support for a petition that seeks Canada’s withdrawal from the...