Category Archives: National
Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 chosen as the date when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Would-be leaders have until April 19 to
Victoria council committee supports voluntary reconciliation fund; final vote April 7
Victoria has moved a step closer to introducing a voluntary reconciliation fund that will give homeowners the option of contributing financially to local Indigenous nations later this year. A majority of city council committee members voted in favour...
A look at Canada’s sanctions and other actions against Russia
OTTAWA — Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine. A look at the measures and other actions Canada is taking: Sanctions — Sanctioned 160 members of the Russian Federation Council, which is similar...
Feds table bill to protect the number of Quebec seats
OTTAWA — The federal government has tabled legislation to ensure Quebec does not lose a seat when Canada's electoral map is redrawn. It presented a bill Thursday to protect Quebec's voice in Parliament after it faced losing a seat in an
Canada to hike oil, gas output by 300,000 barrels a day to help displace Russian fuel
OTTAWA — Canada's oil and gas producers can hike output by the equivalent of 300,000 barrels a day by the end of the year to help displace Russian fossil fuels, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday. Wilkinson, speaking at the
Two of Alberta Premier’s caucus members urge him to quit to renew party
EDMONTON — Two of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s backbenchers have broken ranks, calling the United Conservative Party’s revamped leadership review a sham and saying it’s time for Premier Jason Kenney to resign. Peter Guthrie and Jason Stephan say the ...
Jagmeet Singh expects federal dental plan to remain faithful to NDP campaign promise
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he expects the federal government's new dental plan will reflect his party's original vision for oral health care in Canada. The Liberals promised the NDP they would start to phase in a dental-care program
Canada to resume exports of P.E.I. potatoes to U.S. after potato wart halted trade
WASHINGTON — The United States began easing its lockdown on Prince Edward Island potatoes Thursday, reaching an "understanding" with Ottawa four months after concerns about a soil-borne fungus first blocked one of the province's most famous exports fro...
Leadership rivals shouldn’t be calling each other ‘not Conservative,’ says Bergen
OTTAWA — Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen says leadership contenders should avoid calling those they disagree with on policy "not Conservative." Bergen, who was first elected in 2008 and has led the party since early February, says Conservati...
Design for national LGBTQ2+ monument inspired by thundercloud and disco balls
OTTAWA — A national LGBTQ2+ monument — inspired by a dramatic thundercloud — is to be built in Ottawa by 2025. The winning design, featuring a silver mirrored mosaic interior influenced by a thunderhead cloud and disco balls, was unveiled today
