Federal Politics

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S., as the NDP pledges to make sure more Canadians have access to a fami...

Apr 06, 2025

Carney, Singh pledge support for CBC for sovereignty, Poilievre says it’s too costly

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh expressed support Friday for federal spending to ensure a strong national public broadcaster, a notion Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismi...

Apr 04, 2025

Lack of provincial, federal funding for training could lead to more challenges in trucking industry

The owner of a truck driver training school is hoping a proposal she submitted to the government will help reinvigorate interest and safety in the commercial driving industry.Melissa Bohse of MTS Trai...

Apr 04, 2025

Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he remains concerned with U.S. tariffs on Canadian products but thinks talking with American officials helped Canada avoid a worse outcome."Where we found ourselves...

Apr 04, 2025

Federal party leaders are campaigning in Quebec today

OTTAWA - Party leaders will be in Quebec today as the second week of the federal election campaign comes to a close.Liberal Leader Mark Carney said he would strengthen Canada's public broadcaster if h...

Apr 04, 2025

Saskatchewan and Canada still at risk from tariffs, not much being done from Sask Party: NDP

The Saskatchewan NDP was out in Prince Albert on Thursday, responding to the new tariffs announced by the United States a day earlier. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10 per cent baseli...

Apr 03, 2025

'There's gonna be problems': Trade war another roadblock for Sask outfitters

One northern Saskatchewan outfitter said their phones stopped ringing when the trade war between the United States and Canada began. Another said they had an American client back out of a guided trip ...

Apr 03, 2025

Carney to meet with Canada's premiers

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Canada's premiers today to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs. Carney is expected to deliver his response to the duties after meet...

Apr 03, 2025

Party leaders make promises on oil and gas, health care and affordability

OTTAWA - After controversial statements from the past came back to haunt two major parties, federal leaders campaigning on Tuesday each highlighted different issues.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievr...

Apr 01, 2025

Falk focuses on affordability, trade in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake race

As the 2025 federal election campaign begins to heat up, incumbent Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk of the Conservative Party is vying for a third term.In an interview with battlefordsNOW, Falk hig...

Apr 01, 2025