29 h. ago John Rustad faces further challenges within his own caucus as fall session begins

The B.C. Conservative leader is facing questions about whether there could be a vote on his leadership from within caucus, which could happen as soon as Monday night

Other

29 h. ago Thousands of BCGEU members join strike action on B.C. legislature grounds

Monday marked the first day of the fall legislative session and politicians from across the province were in Victoria as the fall sitting got underway.

Other

4 d. ago Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight

Premier Tim Houston says he doesn’t believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Economics

4 d. ago The players, the drama and the strife: What to know as B.C. legislature readies for fall session

The governing NDP is in the middle of a fight with B.C.'s largest public-sector union as opposition parties are grappling with internal strife, new leaders and the fight for relevance.

Events

6 d. ago B.C. Conservative staffer fired for calling Reconciliation Day flag a ’disgrace’

Lindsay Shepherd says that Conservative Leader John Rustad fired her Wednesday over her remark about the raising of the flag at the provincial legislature in Victoria last week

Events

1 week ago John Rustad calls for abolition of Metro Vancouver over high spending

The Conservative leader called out the region for mismanagement of major projects, high salaries and expensive trips

Other

1 week ago Supreme Court must resolve Cowichan case, BC Conservative leader John Rustad says

John Rustad says "Indigenous rights and private property rights cannot coexist" and he wants the Supreme Court of Canada to resolve the conflict as soon as possible. 

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad ousts Elenore Sturko for plotting against him

Vaughn Palmer: Forcing out the most-effective Conservative MLA could damage party

Politics

2 w. ago John Rustad says he booted Elenore Sturko from BC Conservatives to ensure party unity

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad said he decided to kick out MLA Elenore Sturko after learning that he had won the leadership review with just over 70 per cent of the vote. 

Culture

2 w. ago BC Conservative John Rustad wins 70% support in leadership review

BC Conservative leader John Rustad has won a vote of support in his leadership review. The party has been plagued by allegations of improper membership sign-up and infighting.

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad survives leadership review

The official Opposition leader got just over 70 per cent of the vote after a bruising campaign, but must manage a fractured caucus

Politics

2 w. ago Elenore Sturko booted from B.C. Conservative caucus as John Rustad survives leadership review

Caucus chair Jody Toor said she didn't want to confirm Sturko's caucus departure before Rustad or the party made a comment

Politics

2 w. ago 10/3 podcast: Can Carney deliver? Liberals’ ambitious fall session begins

MPs returned to Ottawa this week for what’s expected to be a busy legislative session, as Mark Carney’s Liberals look to make headway on its lofty agenda. But with big ideas can come issues around execution, politics, and how to pay for it all. National Post politics writer Simon Tuck joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss […]

Transport

2 w. ago John Rustad's job in jeopardy as allegations swirl around leadership review

Alleged sign-up of 2,100 suspicious memberships in Kelowna to boost Rustad's leadership-review totals has led to uproar in the B.C. Conservative caucus

Politics

3 w. ago Leaders trade quips, accusations during first Question Period of fall session

It was as civil start to what promises to be a contentious House of Commons session

Politics

3 w. ago Environment groups call for swift climate policies ahead of fall Parliament session

OTTAWA — Environment groups are calling on the federal government to move swiftly on climate policies in the upcoming session of Parliament. The calls are coming as the Liberal government sends unclear signals about greenhouse gas emission targets and rolls back a policy to get more electric vehicles on the road. While the Canadian Climate […]

Society

4 w. ago Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to talk fall session, major projects

It's the first time the caucus has met since June, and the first caucus retreat held outside Ottawa since Carney took over the party's leadership last March.

Politics