Mike Le Couteur

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Opposition leaders talk unity following Trudeau meeting about Trump, minister calls 51st state comment 'teasing'

Opposition leaders talk unity following Trudeau meeting about Trump, minister calls 51st state comment 'teasing'

The prime minister’s emergency meeting with opposition leaders on Tuesday appears to have bolstered a more united front against U.S...

Trudeau to brief opposition leaders on Trump meeting

Trudeau to brief opposition leaders on Trump meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with all opposition leaders today before question period to brief them about his meeting...

Centre Block renovation facing timeline and budget 'pressures'

Centre Block renovation facing timeline and budget 'pressures'

The multi-billion-dollar renovation of parliament’s Centre Block building continues to be on time and on budget, but construction crews are...

Government calls $9M condo purchase an 'operational decision'

Government calls $9M condo purchase an 'operational decision'

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly defends the purchase of a $9 million condo for the Consulate General of New York...

Man charged after attempting to force his way into the House of Commons: police

Man charged after attempting to force his way into the House of Commons: police

On the tenth anniversary of the shooting on Parliament Hill, a man was arrested and charged with trespassing as he...

U.S. becoming more protectionist, former ambassador warns Trudeau cabinet

U.S. becoming more protectionist, former ambassador warns Trudeau cabinet

Canada's former ambassador to the United States warns that our country could be dealing with a more protectionist trade partner...

'This is the Canada team': Former U.S. ambassador to Canada says of Harris VP pick

'This is the Canada team': Former U.S. ambassador to Canada says of Harris VP pick

Following the news of U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman...

Sale of envoy's NYC condo 'expected to exceed' $9M: government

Sale of envoy's NYC condo 'expected to exceed' $9M: government

The current official residence for Canada's representative in New York City is "being readied for sale," according to a spokesperson...

Canada's envoy to NYC called to testify about $9M condo purchase on 'Billionaires' Row'

Canada's envoy to NYC called to testify about $9M condo purchase on 'Billionaires' Row'

Canada’s Consul General in New York will have to explain the government's decision to buy a $9 million condo in...

Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC

Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to fire Canada’s consul general in New York City if the Tories wins the...

Canada's envoy in London hopeful Britain's Labour party will restart trade talks

Canada's envoy in London hopeful Britain's Labour party will restart trade talks

The Labour Party’s landslide win in the United Kingdom election Thursday is renewing hope that trade talks between Ottawa and...

Defence industry, allies call for Canada to increase military investments

Defence industry, allies call for Canada to increase military investments

Canada's announcement of an $11.2-billion contract to improve training platforms for the military is getting a lukewarm reception at the...

Trudeau's speech to union delegates took aim at Conservatives

Trudeau's speech to union delegates took aim at Conservatives

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to the United States targeted U.S. lawmakers, but also his political opponents in Canada, as...

'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador

'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues the "Team Canada"(opens in a new tab) charm offensive to U.S. lawmakers and business...

Conservative MP says Chinese hacking attack targeted his personal email

Conservative MP says Chinese hacking attack targeted his personal email

A Conservative MP is challenging claims by House of Commons administration that a China-backed hacking attempt did not impact any...

Saskatchewan isn't remitting the carbon tax on home heating. Why isn't my province following suit?

Saskatchewan isn't remitting the carbon tax on home heating. Why isn't my province following suit?

The war of words over the price on pollution reached a new level this week with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

'A significant overreach': Canada housing plan draws provincial pushback

'A significant overreach': Canada housing plan draws provincial pushback

Jurisdictional jousting has begun over federal funding for housing projects as provincial leaders tell the Trudeau government to stay in...

Companies tied to ArriveCan scandal banned from bidding on federal contracts

Companies tied to ArriveCan scandal banned from bidding on federal contracts

The Canadian government moved Wednesday to restrict two firms tied to the controversial ArriveCan app from bidding on future federal...

Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe

Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe

News that the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app, was also...

ArriveCan-connected firm GC Strategies given 34 contracts worth $59.8M since 2015

ArriveCan-connected firm GC Strategies given 34 contracts worth $59.8M since 2015

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) confirms GC Strategies Inc., the firm that received the first ArriveCan contract, has been...