6 h. ago Reporters won’t be allowed to travel with Poilievre election campaign, Conservatives say

For decades, federal election campaigns for major political parties have provided seats on leaders’ tours, with media organizations paying the party for travel and other fees

Politics

6 h. ago As federal election looms, Liberals trail other parties in nominating candidates

The Liberal party has so far only nominated 184 candidates out of the 343 ridings contested in the upcoming vote

Politics

8 h. ago Le PLC loin derrière les autres partis dans la nomination de candidats électoraux

L’enjeu est d’autant plus pressant devant le déclenchement imminent d’élections fédérales anticipées.

Culture

14 h. ago Campagne électorale fédérale imminente: le député Eric Lefebvre démissionne

Le député Eric Lefebvre démissionne pour se lancer dans la campagne électorale fédérale sous les couleurs du PCC de Pierre Poilievre.

Politics

16 h. ago Deachman: 'Fairness For Ottawa' could be drowned out by election

The mayor recently supped with Mark Carney to press Ottawa's case. But the prime minister and his foes may have other priorities just now.

Politics

20 h. ago City politician details how bid to run in federal election went off the rails

A London politician’s decision to withdraw from the race to be a Tory candidate in London wasn’t entirely her own, she tells The London Free Press. Since December, Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson had been vying to be the Conservative candidate for the London Centre riding, a rejig of the present London North Centre riding […]

Politics

32 h. ago ‘A remarkable comeback’: Liberals leading Conservatives in exclusive new poll

However, there's a wild card: 28 per cent say they don't know enough about Carney to have an opinion, compared to just 12 per cent who say that about Poilievre

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39 h. ago ‘Give us back the Statue of Liberty,’ French politician tells U.S.

The statue, gifted to the U.S. on the 100th anniversary of its independence, has long been a defining feature of the New York City skyline and an emblem of the free world.

Politics

63 h. ago Wannabe Tory's exit sets up federal election rematch in London riding

Voters in central London are likely to see a federal election rematch on their ballot following a city councillor’s sudden withdrawal from the Tory nomination race. With the next federal election widely expected to be called as early as this week, Ward 4. Coun. Susan Stevenson says she is bowing out of the race for […]

Politics

63 h. ago Conservative's exit sets up federal election rematch in London riding

Voters in central London are likely to see a federal election rematch on their ballot following a city councillor’s sudden withdrawal from the Tory nomination race. With the next federal election widely expected to be called as early as this week, Ward 4. Coun. Susan Stevenson says she is bowing out of the race for […]

Politics

4 d. ago Le projet de loi 89 est «une attaque brutale et frontale», selon la FTQ

D’autres dossiers préoccupent le syndicat, tels la guerre tarifaire ou les prochaines élections fédérales.

Events

6 d. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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7 d. ago Calgary MP George Chahal on Mark Carney's victory, U.S. trade war and looming federal election

Chahal emphasized the need for national unity amid external threats, particularly those brought forward by U.S. President Donald Trump

Politics

8 d. ago Interesting facts you might not know about Canada's next PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney is officially the new leader of the Liberal Party, but beyond his political victory, what do we really know about him?After winning the majority of the votes after Justin Trudeau stepped down, Carney will lead the party against the Conservatives in the next federal election, and much has already been written about his impressive resume.He was the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, a senior associate deputy minister of finance, and a finance adviser to the British prime minister.An economist and career banker, he might be well-known in finance circles, but Canadians may not be entirely familiar with his background.From his hockey aspirations to being compared to George Clooney, here are some things you may not know about the Prime Minister-designate.He's a citizen of three countriesCarney has more than a Canadian passport; he has British and Irish citizenship as well.His grandfather migrated to Canada from Ireland, and according to The Irish Ti...

Transport

8 d. ago ‘Sooner rather than later’: Experts in Manitoba, nationwide predict prompt federal election

Now that Canada's governing Liberal party has chosen a new leader in economist Mark Carney, experts say Canadians should expect a federal election to be called soon.

Politics

9 d. ago Former prime minister Jean Chretien tells Trump to ‘stop this nonsense’

'From one old guy to another old guy, stop this nonsense,' Chretien told the crowd

Politics

9 d. ago Pierre Poilievre slams Mark Carney as London rally draws 2,500 supporters

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to put Canada first again as he addressed a roaring crowd of supporters at downtown London’s convention centre on Sunday. Poilievre held the rally at RBC Place London just hours before he was to learn who he’ll be facing in the next federal election, which could be called as early […]

Transport

1 week ago Influence campaigns and fake porn: Report highlights AI threats against elections

CSE says it is 'very unlikely' that AI-enabled adversaries will 'fundamentally undermine' the 2025 federal election

Politics

1 week ago Federal parties gearing up for early election ‘any day now’ despite trade war

Mark Carney signalled last month he is willing to call an early general election should he become Liberal leader

Politics

2 w. ago Mayor joins London Public Library board – over its chair's objections

The board that oversees the London Public Library now includes Mayor Josh Morgan, even though its chair pushed back on the city's top politician joining it.

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