News/Politics (Page 79)

Politics Randy Boissonnault, whose shifting claims to Indigenous identity cost him his job as employment minister, told a House of Commons committee today that he is not Indigenous. Edmonton MP resigned from cabinet last month Sarah Ritchie · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 05, 2024 3:51 PM EST |Continue Reading

Politics The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years. Federal government imposed 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs, 25% on steel and aluminum imports Nojoud Al Mallees · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 05,Continue Reading

Politics A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access this morning, sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s own words against him. Surprise move sidelines Conservative non-confidence motion Kyle Duggan · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump last week likely violated a 225-year-old U.S. law, but experts say it’s highly unlikely that Trump will face any consequences. Experts say it’s unlikely there will be any consequences for possible violation of the Logan Act Elizabeth Thompson ·Continue Reading

Politics Former Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown said someone from the Indian consulate general had an “angry phone call” with his campaign co-chair — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner — during his 2022 bid to lead the party. Brampton mayor says foreign meddling did not affect outcome of Conservative leadership race Catharine TunneyContinue Reading

Politics The head of Canada’s diplomatic service briefed international envoys on foreign interference last month as the intense focus on the issue across the country created confusion among some diplomats about where their work might cross the line from influence into meddling. Some diplomats are confused about the line betweenContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday of being unable to put partisanship aside in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Trudeau, Poilievre met with other opposition leaders on Tuesday to discuss incoming U.S. administration Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Dec 04,Continue Reading

Politics The Liberal government is splitting its online harms bill into two separate pieces of legislation in an effort to sidestep a divisive debate over the bill and speed up passage of measures to protect children from online predators. Minister says protecting kids from violent threats, child sex predators, revengeContinue Reading

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday it’s time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present a fall economic statement to reveal the state of the country’s finances. The economic statement, known in political circles as the FES, is a mini-budget of sorts typically tabled in November — it’s only beenContinue Reading