90 m. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's plan to impose true life sentences a legitimate use of notwithstanding clause

The pearl clutchers are at it again. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday that, if elected, he and his government would use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to allow people who commit multiple murders to be imprisoned for life without possibility of parole. At present, the longest sentence a Canadian murderer can receive is 25 years […]

Events

15 h. ago Maxime Bernier takes aim at Carney and Poilievre, calls federal Tories 'fake conservatives' during Calgary campaign stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

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15 h. ago ‘Fake conservatives’: Bernier slams Poilievre, leading federal parties during Calgary stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

Events

22 h. ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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26 h. ago Party leaders in Montreal ahead of this week’s election debates

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are campaigning in the Montreal area ahead of the two election debates that will take place Wednesday and Thursday. It will be the first time Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre square off in a debate. This morning, Carney is scheduled to make an announcement and hold […]

Politics

39 h. ago LILLEY: Momentum building for Poilievre as business, union leaders offer endorsements

Conservative leader picks up support from high-profile executives day after getting backed by electrical workers union

Politics

48 h. ago Federal Election Fact Check: Will Liberal drug policies make streets 'less safe'?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal drug policies will increase crime, addictions and deaths. We check out his claims.

Politics

50 h. ago Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press conference in Montreal at 9 a.m. ET. Carney will make an announcement in Dorval, Que., at 10 a.m. ET. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will […]

Politics

51 h. ago Toronto condo market unlikely to see jolt as conditions vary elsewhere in Canada

For parties vying to form Canada's next federal government, there are few campaign targets as tempting as the Greater Toronto Area.

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65 h. ago Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney’s assets

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he’ll ban what he calls “shadow lobbying.” “We will eliminate […]

Transport

3 d. ago Poilievre vows to ease transition for veterans during a stop on home turf

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre returned to the Carleton riding he has represented since 2004 on Saturday for an announcement about measures aimed at easing the transition of military veterans to civilian life. It is the first time Poilievre has made a public appearance in the riding since he launched his 2025 campaign in the community […]

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3 d. ago Poilievre announces help for military veterans in Carney’s riding

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail. 

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3 d. ago Poilievre promises to cut red tape, set up support for veterans

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail. 

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3 d. ago Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. The […]

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5 d. ago Federal Election 2025 platforms: Here’s what the major parties have announced so far

To help you cast an informed vote, the National Post has put together an issue-by-issue breakdown of the parties’ announced policies, so you can compare them side by side. Go to topic: TARIFFS/TRUMP TAXES HOUSING DEFENCE ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT CRIME HEALTH/SOCIAL POLICY EDUCATION/TRAINING TARIFFS/TRUMP   Provide $2-billion “strategic response fund” for workers in the auto sector and […]

Politics

5 d. ago Poilievre to Push Cities to Cut Taxes on New Home Construction

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan to push cities to cut development charges on new home construction in Canada.

Economics

6 d. ago Can’t do ‘CSIS background checks’ on donors, Poilievre responds to ‘friends’ of Modi report

A Global News report shows the founders of an organization set up to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi had helped finance Poilievre's leadership bid.

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6 d. ago Poilievre unveils ‘three strikes and you’re out’ crime plan. Will it work?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging the 'biggest crackdown on crime in Canadian history' by targeting three-time serious offenders with maximum life imprisonment.

Events

7 d. ago The Modi ‘friends’ who helped finance Poilievre’s leadership campaign

Former leaders of Overseas Friends of BJP Canada donated thousands to the Conservative leader and his party.

Politics

7 d. ago Carney to hold Calgary rally Tuesday as federal leaders campaign in the West

The rally comes as the leaders of Canada's three main federal parties have been making the rounds in Western Canada during the third week of the campaign

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