5 h. ago FIRST READING: The extremely bad housing record of Canada’s new housing minister

As Vancouver mayor, Gregor Robertson oversaw an explosion in unaffordability unlike any ever seen

Politics

24 h. ago Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson named federal housing minister

Delta's Jill McKnight was appointed Veteran Affairs minister and three B.C. MPs were given secretary of state roles. Read more.

Politics

25 h. ago Ric McIver resigns from UCP cabinet, continues as Calgary MLA

Another provincial cabinet minister has departed from Premier Danielle Smith’s inner circle. Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, submitted his resignation to the province Monday evening, according to Smith. As a result, Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, and the Government House Leader, Joseph Schow, will be replacing McIver as Interim Minister of Municipal Affairs […]

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28 h. ago Man arrested over fire at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s private house

LONDON — A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s private house and two other blazes nearby, London police said Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police force said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire […]

Events

44 h. ago Carney to present ‘small, focused’ cabinet of less than 30 ministers and up to 10 secretaries of state

Among the names to watch for are Tim Hodgson, Carlos Leitao and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson

Politics

44 h. ago Carney to present ‘small, focused’ cabinet of less than 30 ministers and 10 secretaries of state

Among the names to watch for are Tim Hodgson, Carlos Leitao and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson

Politics

44 h. ago Carney to present ‘small, focused’ cabinet of fewer than 30 ministers and 10 secretaries of state

Among the names to watch for are Tim Hodgson, Carlos Leitao and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson

Politics

45 h. ago Ontario tables latest housing bill, promising changes have municipal support

On Monday, Housing Minister Rob Flack gathered municipal leaders and developers at a news conference to announce the bill, along with a round of infrastructure funding.

Politics

48 h. ago Ontario to table bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track

Ontario’s housing minister is introducing legislation today intended to speed up the construction of new homes, as he admits the province isn’t currently on track to meet its goal of getting 1.5 million homes built over 10 years. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack says Ontario needs to make “immediate changes” to home building […]

Other

50 h. ago Builders optimistic about housing bill to accelerate home building

OHBA’s CEO spoke at the housing minister’s announcement of the new bill this morning Toronto, Ontario, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) is optimistic about the provincial government’s proposed legislation, Protecting Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, announced this morning by the Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of […]

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4 d. ago NDP talking to Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies says his party is in “very early” discussions with the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney about being granted official party status in the House of Commons. The NDP was reduced to seven seats in the election, below the 12-seat threshold for official party status in the Commons. […]

Politics

5 d. ago Trump claims the U.S. subsidizes Canada – experts say numbers don’t add up

Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday in search of common ground during an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the his country and the U.S. Although the conversation was civil, President Donald Trump repeated erroneous rhetoric about how the U.S. provides Canada with billions of […]

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8 d. ago Trump ahead of Carney meeting: Why is U.S. ‘subsidizing’ Canada?

Donald Trump appears to have one question for Mark Carney. The U.S. President is set to meet Canada’s freshly elected prime minister at the White House on Tuesday for the first meeting between both leaders. And it appears that Trump wants to know why his country is “subsidizing” Canada to the tune of $200 billion […]

Transport

8 d. ago Carney set to meet with Trump at White House amid tariff turmoil today

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts. Carney and Trump will meet at the White House and the prime minister has said he expects “difficult, but constructive” conversations. […]

Economics

1 week ago Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement?

Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures in Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing plan are promising, but some key challenges remain.

Transport

1 week ago Ford government brings back bills to tackle encampments, badly

On Wednesday and Thursday, recently appointed Housing Minister Rob Flack reintroduced legislation his predecessor, Paul Calandra, had tabled in December.

Politics

1 week ago Trump says ‘great relationship’ with Canada possible under Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney to come to the White House for a meeting 'very shortly, within the next week or less.'

Transport

4 w. ago Point Douglas residents question proposed consumption site location

The proposed location for the site is 200 Disraeli Freeway. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness minister Bernadette Smith says the site will include supports.

Other

4 w. ago Gavin Newsom urges Canadians to return to California beaches, B.C. tells him to pound sand

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon tells Canadians to 'hold the line' as California Governor urges tourists to return to his state

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