Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Johnston advises against inquiry but aims to hold hearings on foreign interference
Special rapporteur David Johnston said Tuesday that a formal inquiry into foreign interference is not needed and that public hearings should be held as part of his own mandate. Johnston said an inquir...
May 23, 2023
Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a forceful rebuke of Russia at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders' Summit, which was taken over by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who hoped to...
May 21, 2023
Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary
A visiting member of the Royal Family heaped praise on Canada's oldest continually serving cavalry regiment on Saturday, saying its storied military accomplishments date back to before it formally had...
May 20, 2023
G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference' as Zelenskyy arrives at summit
Canada and the G7 have reasserted their intention to decrease their economic dependency on China while specifically calling on the country not to conduct "interference activities."The leaders gathered...
May 20, 2023
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons
Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost guns.The ...
May 18, 2023
Journalism professor applauds the passing of Canada’s online streaming bill
A controversial bill to regulate streaming services recently passed the Senate and one Saskatchewan professor said she's grateful for it.Patricia Elliott teaches journalism at First Nations University...
May 12, 2023
'Persona non grata': Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Tory MP
The Liberal government moved Monday to expel Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, who Canada's spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kon...
May 08, 2023
Trudeau says King Charles is 'deeply aligned' with Canadian priorities
LONDON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said King Charles is deeply aligned with the fundamental priorities of Canadians on reconciliation and the environment. Trudeau made the comments while speaking ...
May 07, 2023
Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins
The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada's $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday's coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister...
May 06, 2023
Public service union says weekend bargaining yields progress on wages, job security
OTTAWA - The union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants says it's made some progress on wage demands and job security during weekend negotiations with the federal government.The Pub...
Apr 30, 2023