46 h. ago Bonnie Crombie to face Liberal leadership test as party members gather for AGM

TORONTO — Ontario Liberals are set to hold a leadership vote this weekend, amid grumbling from some members about whether Leader Bonnie Crombie is the right person to take them back into government. The party is gathering in Toronto for its annual general meeting, its first since the mixed-bag February election that saw them regain […]

Politics

62 h. ago Varcoe: 'It's a start' — LNG project makes federal list, but Alberta and industry still hoping for oil pipeline

'They're saying the right things, they're making some of the right moves, but we need to see action'

Culture

7 d. ago Tumultuous start to Alberta school year with possible teachers strike, confusion over school policies

It has been a confusing and uneasy start to the school year in Alberta with shifting provincial government policies and the looming threat of a teachers strike.

Society

9 d. ago Carney to make announcement in GTA after wrapping up cabinet retreat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement in the Greater Toronto Area today after meeting with his cabinet for two days to prepare for the return of Parliament. Carney’s itinerary says he’s planning to make an announcement about Canada’s “strategic sectors” at 11:00 a.m. ET. On Thursday, Carney and his cabinet concluded […]

Events

1 week ago Carney says his ministers are looking for ways to cut spending at cabinet retreat

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament’s return in a little under two weeks. Cabinet is discussing efforts to spur industrial investment, refocus Ottawa’s spending priorities for the coming fall budget and counter U.S. President […]

Politics

1 week ago Carney cabinet meets to prepare for Parliament’s return, debate trade war strategy

American tariffs and an upcoming review of the continental trade pact will headline discussions today as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet begins its two-day retreat in Toronto. While previous governments referred to these sorts of gatherings as cabinet “retreats,” Carney’s office is rebranding the event as a “cabinet planning forum.” The meetings come two weeks […]

Economics

2 w. ago Poilievre pledges fight of ‘carbon tax 2.0’ in Parliament’s return

'We want to axe all carbon taxes for good, for real, for everyone, forever'

Economics

2 w. ago New Alberta school year comes with controversial new gender policies in classrooms

The start of a new school year in Alberta means students, parents and teachers will also be dealing with some controversial changes to gender and sex education in the classroom.

Society

2 w. ago Canada Post and union are set to resume labour talks after delay

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are set to begin discussions for a second day following a vote that rejected the Crown corporation's 'latest and final offers.'

Other

3 w. ago Braid: When Ontario and the feds start acting like bros forever, Alberta should be very worried

History shows when Ontario Progressive Conservatives and federal Liberals get chummy, Alberta can pay the price

Culture

3 w. ago Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River_Crowfoot, in the province’s eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. “Getting to know the people […]

Politics

3 w. ago Poilievre eyes return to Parliament as voting set to start in Alberta byelection

Battle River—Crowfoot was left vacant when Conservative Damien Kurek stepped down to make way for his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, to run for a seat.

Politics