25 h. ago Why Mark Carney isn’t moving into the official prime minister’s residence

The official residence has not been in use since Stephen Harper last resided there in 2015. Here’s what to know about where Carney will live

Politics

26 h. ago Alberta MP to resign his seat to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection

After his leader lost his seat in Monday night’s federal election, an Alberta MP is stepping aside to give Pierre Poilievre an opportunity to return to parliament. Damien Kurek, who won the Battle River—Crowfoot riding with a whopping 81.8 per cent of votes cast, announced Friday he would be resigning, which would allow Poilievre to […]

Politics

4 d. ago Pierre Poilievre loses his seat after indicating plans to remain party leader

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Parliament, complicating earlier plans he announced to stay on as party leader

Politics

7 d. ago Opinion: Poilievre and Carney can’t punish intimate partner violence away

Punitive approaches to addressing violence against women may seem satisfying in the moment, but do they really work? Front-runner parties are adopting tough-on-crime stances in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans for stricter criminal sentences for those accused of intimate partner violence. Meanwhile, the Liberals under Leader […]

Events

8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's promise to kill EV mandate a good first step to counter Liberal eco

On Thursday, while speaking at a Halifax car dealership, Pierre Poilievre announced that a Conservative government would do away with the Liberals’ EV mandate. If re-elected, the Carney Liberals intend to maintain the Trudeau government’s mandate that all new vehicles sold in Canada be electric by 2035. Beginning next year, under Liberal rules, 20 per […]

Events

2 w. ago Federal Election 2025: Jagmeet Singh and Pierre Poilievre campaign in Metro Vancouver Saturday

New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh attends Canada's largest Vaisakhi parade in Surrey while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in Richmond announces plans to give judges more powers to sentence drug offenders.

Politics

2 w. ago Tasha Kheiriddin: Mark Carney gets a free ride as Poilievre dukes it out with Singh

Liberal leader's mediocre French exceeded expectations during debate

Transport

2 w. ago Military veteran still battling federal government over Mefloquine poisoning

Disabled veteran Dave Bona has severe Mefloquine poisoning after serving with the Canadian Armed Forces for 14 years

Events

2 w. ago Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause for consecutive murder sentences

Poilievre announced his plan to use the notwithstanding clause to pass legislation that would allow consecutive sentences for multiple murders.

Events

2 w. ago Letters April 13: Carney copies best from Conservatives, worst from Trudeau Liberals

Who should start the playoffs for the Oilers? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARBON-COPY CARNEY I follow the news on the election campaigns and every policy that Pierre Poilievre announces, Carbon Copy Carney announces the same policy shortly after, and claims that it was his all along. He’s very adept at dodging questions (sound […]

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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 […]

Events

3 w. ago Mark Carney shows major love to Toronto band in latest Nardwuar interview

Prime Minister Mark Carney has a special place in his heart for a particular Toronto band, and he showed it on full display in a new interview with the iconic Nardwuar the Human Serviette.Like with every federal election, Nardwuar invites all party leaders to be interviewed and have a quintessential Nardwuar convo.And this time around, Carney was down for the ride.As the customary Nardwuarpresents roll on out, Carney is gifted with the classic Time to Win EP from Toronto's Down with Webster (DTW), to which he laughs and immediately throws up the DTW 'W.' Admitting to being a huge fan, the PM dishes on the lore with the legendary rockers (shout out the Beaches!) and reminisces on first hearing them at a live show."From the first tuba sounds of 'Time to Win,' I was hooked," he said, referencing the 2009 tune that dominated middle school halls at the time.That tune was also on heavy rotation during Carney's campaign trails, where it was played after his rallies...

Politics

3 w. 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