4 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Carney Liberals cramming through controversial legislation

WATCH: Impatient Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal’s are cramming through controversial legislation. Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Warren Kinsella and Brian Lilley talks about their concerns with Bill C2 and Bill C5. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter […]

Events

7 h. ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

Politics

18 h. ago Budget watchdog raises questions about Carney's defence spending promises

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has requested specific details about the funding increase but has so far received little data.

Events

5 d. ago PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he’s in no rush to deal with the crumbling building. Prime […]

Transport

5 d. ago Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

National Capital Commission should decide on fate of 24 Sussex Drive, according to PM

Transport

2 w. ago Carney esquive les questions des conservateurs sur l’état des finances publiques

Les partis d’opposition ont voté en faveur d’un amendement au discours du Trône demandant une mise à jour du budget.

Transport

2 w. ago Conservative MP asks Liberals if ‘elbows up’ tariff response was ‘simply fake news’

Tories continuing to press Carney Liberals on Canada's counter-tariffs during question period

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario PCs to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this legislative session.

Other

2 w. ago Letters, June 1: Carney needs to get over his pipeline confusion

Do you shop at the Downtown Farmers Market? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CONVENTIONAL EDUCATION For such a smart, educated economist, Mark Carney sure seems genuinely puzzled. He has recently questioned why every question and discussion regarding Canada’s energy industry revolves around pipelines, stating, “It’s remarkable. In some circles, this conversation starts and ends […]

Transport

2 w. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Carney gives no answers, just like Trudeau!

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnists Brian Lilley, Lorrie Goldstein and Warren Kinsella think Mark Carney’s performance during question period looked very familiar to how Justin Trudeau dealt with tough questions. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.   

Politics

3 w. ago Opposition parties successfully delay Ford government’s Bill 5 by filibustering

The province is in the midst of passing Bill 5 and said it remains confident it can finish the controversial legislation before the summer break starts next week.

Politics

3 w. ago Carney’s cabinet ministers evade journalists’ questions at defence industry show

OTTAWA — For the second time in as many days, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet cancelled media availabilities today and refused to take questions from reporters. Industry Minister Melanie Joly blew past reporters at CANSEC, Canada’s largest military trade show, where ministers normally make themselves available to the media. Defence David McGuinty […]

Politics

3 w. ago Mark Carney pressed on lack of spring budget in first question period as prime minister

Carney insisted that his 'new government' would act immediately to grow the economy and support 'nation-building projects'

Politics

3 w. ago Question period falls into familiar groove as Carney dodges tariffs queries

"He didn't take long to pick up old Liberal habits of not being able to answer questions," said Andrew Scheer

Economics

3 w. ago Carney set to face 1st question period as Parliament gets back to work

Prime Minister Mark Carney will face his first question period in the role as Parliament gets back to work after April's federal election.

Transport

3 w. ago Government weighs Bill 5 changes, minister says ‘essence’ won’t change

The Ford government is considering making changes to its controversial Bill 5 legislation, but a senior minister says the 'essence' of the bill 'strikes the right balance.'

Politics

3 w. ago Carney breaks with Trudeau question period tradition of answering all MPs

Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made it his practice to answer all questions in the House of Commons on Wednesdays, a gesture he said was meant to improve accountability.

Politics

3 w. ago Today's letters: PM, new Liberal government should raise tone of question period

Friday, May 23: Mark Carney's serious approach should carry over to the floor of the House, a reader writes. Have you say by writing letters@ottawacitizen.com

Politics

4 w. ago Carney shrugs off question about Liberal caucus Reform Act consideration

Liberal MPs will vote on adopting the Act — which allows caucus members to enact a leadership review — at a party caucus meeting this Sunday

Society

4 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney to take questions from reporters on Wednesday

The House of Commons will kick off a new session next week with a throne speech read by King Charles III

Politics