3 d. ago Longtime B.C. MLA and cabinet minister Mike de Jong running as independent

Former B.C. cabinet minister and longtime MLA Mike de Jong announced Thursday that he would run in the new Abbotsford-South Langley riding.

Politics

3 d. ago Mike de Jong to run as an Independent in Abbotsford–South Langley after Conservative dismissal

De Jong said there is little difference between his views and federal Conservative policies, but the imposition of a candidate by the party's head office left a bad taste.

Other

4 d. ago Rejection of 'star' candidates in B.C. raises questions about federal parties' internal vetting

The Liberals refused Christy Clark while the Conservatives have rejected Mike de Jong and Anita Huberman

Culture

5 d. ago Longtime Edmonton Alberta NDP MLA is resigning his provincial seat

EDMONTON — A longtime Alberta New Democrat member of the legislature is resigning his seat, sparking what will be the third provincial byelection in Alberta since the 2023 provincial vote. Rod Loyola was first elected in 2015, and won his third term representing the Edmonton-Ellerslie riding two years ago. The Alberta Speaker’s office says Loyola’s […]

Other

8 d. ago Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault says he will not run in federal election

Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming federal election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won in 2015, lost in 2019, then reclaimed in 2021. In a statement posted to X Friday, the former cabinet minister says the past […]

Politics

9 d. ago Randy Boissonnault announces he will not run in upcoming election

OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won in 2015, lost in 2019, then reclaimed in 2021. In a statement posted to X today, the former cabinet minister says the […]

Politics

1 week ago N.S. cabinet minister under fire for using taxpayer money to attend Trump inauguration

Scott Armstrong, Minister of Opportunities and Social Development, travelled to DC for President Trump's inauguration. He said it was to advocate for Nova Scotian jobs.

Politics

2 w. ago Carney and Quebec cabinet ministers march in Montreal’s 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade

Prime Minister walked the entire route of more than two kilometres, often veering off into the crowd to shake hands and snap photos

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown […]

Culture

2 w. ago No Alberta representation in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet 

The only cabinet minister west of Winnipeg is Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who represents North Vancouver. 

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on “meeting the moment” and facing down the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Here’s what the world’s top news outlets wrote about Carney after his appointment. The United States: […]

Economics

2 w. ago Freeland’s in, Gould is out: Here’s the complete list of PM Mark Carney’s first cabinet

The new Liberal government has 24 ministers — 13 men and 11 women, including Carney — and no deputy prime minister

Transport

2 w. ago Mark Carney to be sworn in as prime minister today along with new look cabinet

The new crop of ministers is expected to be smaller than the current 37 members

Politics

2 w. ago Greek Premier Reshuffles Cabinet After Protests, Censure Motion

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a broad cabinet reshuffle Friday as he seeks to shore up his government following major protests over its handling of the deadliest train crash in the nation’s history.

Other

2 w. ago Mark Carney set to name cabinet ministers at Friday morning ceremony

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will reveal the makeup of his cabinet on Friday morning, a collection of Liberal ministers who will see Canada through the next election. The swearing-in ceremony for Carney’s government is set for 11 a.m. at Rideau Hall. It is widely expected that the new cabinet table will have fewer seats than […]

Politics

2 w. ago Carney to Shrink Cabinet When He Takes Over as Canada’s Leader on Friday

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, along with a new cabinet that may be about half the size of Justin Trudeau’s executive, people familiar with the matter said.

Politics

2 w. ago Canadians overwhelmingly opposed to April 1 pay raise for MPs: Poll

MPs will see around a $6,700 raise raise from their $203,100 base salary on April 1, with cabinet ministers and the PM seeing bigger bumps

Other

2 w. ago Carney Gets to Work in Ottawa as Election Drumbeat Grows Louder

Mark Carney began laying the groundwork to take over quickly as Canada’s prime minister, with lawmakers and cabinet ministers holding key meetings Monday after Liberal Party members chose him as their new leader.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberals turn to transition plans after Mark Carney installed as new leader

OTTAWA — Liberal MPs are gathering on Parliament Hill this afternoon to huddle after the party selected its new leader, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Carney is heading into a day full of briefings and in the coming days will need to be sworn in as prime minister, tap his cabinet and sort […]

Politics

3 w. ago Food banks to receive $5 million from Alberta government as affordability woes persist

"This funding will help food banks Alberta strengthen their bulk purchase programs," says cabinet minister Jason Nixon

Economics