34 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Stats, studies back Poilievre's call for tighter bail laws

Whenever someone like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests tightening up bail laws in Canada, someone else — a criminologist, prisoners’ rights advocate, Liberal cabinet minister — is quick to point out that crime fell 3.6 per cent across the country in 2024. For instance, last fall when Poilievre first suggested his “Jail, Not Bail” reforms […]

Events

42 h. ago Martin Coiteux pourrait aider Pablo Rodriguez... mais aussi beaucoup lui nuire

Le retour de Martin Coiteux au PLQ comporte de bonnes et de mauvaises nouvelles pour ce parti.

Culture

59 h. ago CAQ remains stalled in distant third place as support rises for Conservatives, poll suggests

The Parti Québécois and Quebec Liberals are ahead of the Coalition Avenir Québec in the latest Léger poll.

Other

3 d. ago Former cabinet minister Martin Coiteux takes on new role with Quebec Liberals

He has been named chair of the party's policy commission and will "play a leading role in developing ideas" ahead of Quebec's next general election in October of 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago Carney names ’personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working […]

Transport

5 d. ago Winnipeg police investigate fire at Manitoba cabinet minister’s office

This marks the second time in just over a week that Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's office has been the site of an incident.

Events

5 d. ago Mulcair: Attacks on rights intensify in Quebec. Where's the Liberal response?

You either have convictions and the courage to defend them, or you stumble into a political trap. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez have both fallen right in.

Events

1 week ago EDITORIAL: Diplomatic parachutes give quitters a soft landing

Barely five months after the general election, at least three Justin Trudeau-era cabinet ministers are rumoured to be leaving government to take up diplomatic posts abroad. And the silence is deafening from those who slammed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for triggering an Alberta byelection after he lost his Ottawa-area riding in April. He was criticized […]

Politics

1 week ago Thailand’s Third Government in Two Years Sworn In After Turmoil

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his cabinet were sworn into office on Wednesday, paving the way for the country’s third administration in two years to outline its policy agenda before fresh elections are called in the coming months.

Politics

1 week ago Police investigate fires, broken windows at offices of Manitoba politicians

Police are investigating damage at the Winnipeg constituency offices of two Manitoba cabinet ministers.

Events

2 w. ago Stewart: Freeland shows leadership is about more than climbing the ladder

The former cabinet minister's latest move illustrates a key point about integrity and values for girls and young women.

Politics

2 w. ago Nova Scotia’s environment minister silent on shuttered Pictou County mill cleanup

HALIFAX — Government officials in Nova Scotia are staying silent on the cleanup plan for the shuttered Northern Pulp mill site in Pictou County, leaving questions unanswered about whether the public will eventually have to foot the bill. Environment Minister Tim Halman would only tell reporters after a cabinet meeting on Thursday that, “there are […]

Politics

2 w. ago Technocrats Get Key Roles in Thai PM Anutin’s New Cabinet Lineup

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul unveiled his cabinet lineup on Friday, tapping technocrats to head key ministries to steer an economy grappling with the fallout of US tariffs and high household debt.

Other

2 w. ago Veteran Sea Bear retires, takes on coaching, management roles with Winnipeg club

Guard Alex Campbell is hanging up his sneakers to take on the role of assistant coach and assistant general manager after two seasons on the court in Winnipeg.

Other

2 w. ago Selon Pablo Rodriguez: la laïcité a amené une «paix sociale» au Québec

La Loi sur la laïcité de l’État a contribué à une «paix sociale» au Québec, estime le chef libéral Pablo Rodriguez.

Other

2 w. ago MPs observe moment of silence for Dryden in House of Commons

MPs held moment of silence to honour hockey legend, who also served as Liberal cabinet minister.

Other

2 w. ago Chrystia Freeland to leave cabinet for Ukraine envoy role: Reports

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to leave cabinet for a special envoy role with Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The announcement could come as soon as later today. Freeland joined Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet meeting this morning in Ottawa but blew past the TV cameras and did not answer any […]

Other

2 w. ago Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland to step down from cabinet

Freeland is of Ukrainian descent and a staunch supporter of the country amid its war with Russia

Sport

2 w. ago Carney set to meet cabinet, Saskatchewan premier, canola industry leaders

After chairing a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and, later, he will meet with canola industry leaders.

Politics

3 w. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

Politics