Federal Politics

Trudeau says he will remain prime minister despite caucus revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week.A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was present...

Oct 24, 2024

Fear of Indian Bishnoi gang has existed for years in Canada: Experts

Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the spines of members of the South Asian diaspora in Canada for years, says a city councillor in Richmond, B.C.Kash Heed...

Oct 20, 2024

Defence minister announces nearly $65 million in aid to Ukraine

National Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is sending $64.8 million in military aid to Ukraine.Blair made the announcement at a NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels where Ukraine's ongoin...

Oct 18, 2024

Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet as four ministers plan to step down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet again after four more cabinet ministers informed the Prime Minister's Office they aren't running in the next election.Filomena Tassi, t...

Oct 17, 2024

Federal minister pays visit to Sask. to finalize Cows and Plows announcements

A failed promise 150 years ago by the federal government to provide First Nation people with agricultural tools and equipment now represents a settlement in the area of $13 billion.The Federal Ministe...

Oct 15, 2024

Trudeau repeats call for Lebanon ceasefire after third Canadian killed

The prime minister offered condolences today to the family of a Canadian who was killed in the ongoing fighting in Lebanon.Justin Trudeau reiterated Canada's call for a ceasefire in Lebanon and in Gaz...

Oct 11, 2024

Trudeau touts 'real progress' on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday provinces and territories need to start negotiating pharmacare deals as soon as possible, a day after legislation to enact the program received royal assent."...

Oct 11, 2024

Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper

The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few years.A devastating ...

Oct 10, 2024

Prince Albert Grand Council leaders in Ottawa demanding help for housing and health care crisis

"We are in a state of crisis in our communities."Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte made his message clear."Our people are struggling to survive with basic health care and ...

Oct 09, 2024

Trudeau heads to ASEAN summit and Ukraine defence meetings this week

Justin Trudeau will travel to Laos later this week for the ASEAN summit, marking what his office says will be the first official visit of a Canadian prime minister to the Southeast Asian country.The A...

Oct 06, 2024