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Politics Three NDP MPs have called out the party’s executive and national council, claiming caucus wasn’t properly consulted in the recent selection of its interim leader.  NDP caucus dwindled from 24 seats to 7 following last month’s election Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: May 16, 2025 6:18 PMContinue Reading

Politics U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told the audience of major business and political figures that the U.S. is “open for business” — even as President Donald Trump digs in on his claim that he will not lift tariffs on Canada, and after he told Prime Minister Mark CarneyContinue Reading

Politics A group representing big foreign streaming companies told a CRTC hearing Friday that those companies shouldn’t be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it comes to Canadian content. Regulator is holding 2-week hearing on the definition of CanconAnja Karadeglija · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre may have lost his seat in the House of Commons but he’s not lost his voice on the national stage. Expert says interim Opposition leader ‘will be taking his marching orders from Poilievre’ Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: May 16,Continue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Rome for his first official trip to the Vatican where he will attend the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He’s expected to meet with world leaders, including members of the G7. Carney is expected to meet world leaders, includingContinue Reading

Politics Liberal Kristina Tesser Derksen says she found out just before midnight on May 15 that a judicial recount had confirmed her victory in the federal Ontario riding of Milton East-Halton Hills South. Race narrowed to 21 votes from 29 in judicial recount David Baxter · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

The recently re-elected Liberal government isn’t planning to release a budget this year, opting instead for an economic statement later this fall. But experts warn that not providing a fiscal snapshot could erode economic confidence and delay the government’s agenda. A federal budget is one of the most significant legislativeContinue Reading

The Canadian military insists it’s getting a handle on its recruiting crisis, but a new leaked internal report obtained by CBC News suggests many of those who come through the door quickly leave in frustration over the inability to get trained and into the job they want. In addition, theContinue Reading

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre closed his constituency and Parliament Hill offices following his election defeat in Carleton, but is expected to stay in Stornoway — Canada’s residence for the leader of the Official Opposition — despite losing that title. It’s up to his party to manage who lives inContinue Reading