Category Archives: Politics
German lawmakers vote to approve huge fund for military
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers voted Friday to approve a 100 billion-euro ($107 billion) special fund to strengthen the country's military, preparing the way for a massive procurement drive three months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine jolted the gov...
Live updates | U.N. says talks on food exports constructive
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations on Friday said humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths had “frank and constructive discussions” with Russian officials as part of U.N. efforts to reach a deal on agricultural exports amid an escalating food crisis.
Queen Elizabeth II skips Platinum Jubilee church service
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family on Friday for a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, making their first public appearance in the U.K. since
Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request
OTTAWA — A researcher seeking records about an RCMP investigation from Canada's national archives was told it would cost the government more than $21 million to process his request under the Access to Information Act. The man filed an access request
Here’s how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race
OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10. Here's a look at how the voting process will work: Mail-in ballots: Party members who have a valid membership as of Friday will be able to
Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the public inquiry into money laundering. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed Friday the 1,804-page report is being reviewed and will be released to the pu...
Tory leader candidates should learn from Ford, appeal to political foes: strategists
OTTAWA — Doug Ford's victory in Ontario — and capture of NDP and Liberal seats — has prompted Tory strategists to urge federal leadership candidates to take a leaf out of his book and try to turn political foes into
‘Anxiety’ over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister
A former federal health minister who championed decriminalization in Canada says a three-year model approved for British Columbia may not provide ample evidence to ensure the success of a policy that should have been implemented across the country. Jan...
Doug Ford pitches message of unity after securing second majority in Ontario
TORONTO — Hours after being handed a second majority government even larger than his first, Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivered a message of unity Friday to supporters new and old, as well as those who don't support him at all. The
‘National shame:’ Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls
Advocates across the country had a similar message for Ottawa one year after it released a national plan to end violence against Indigenous women and girls: the federal government has failed to live up to its commitments. "It is with deep
