5 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Conservatives' promised three strikes law tough on taxpayers

In 1994, the State of California passed a three strikes law to combat the menace of hardened criminal recidivists. The proposition was simple: A third felony conviction would lead to an automatic minimum of 25 years in prison. The provision was passed following a referendum with 72-per-cent public support. This was a brilliant attempt at […]

Economics

9 h. ago Federal Election: Conservatives seize on gridlock as issue in Coquitlam

The Conservatives have promised to help replace the Coquitlam River Bridge on the Mary Hill Bypass as part of their platform, but how much that will move an electorate motivated by geopolitical issues remains a question.

Politics

13 h. ago Carney Makes Canada’s Liberal Party Acceptable to CEOs Again

After nine years under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, weak investment and slow economic growth had spurred Canadian executives to line up behind Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has promised to unleash capital with tax cuts and deregulation.

Culture

30 h. ago Election promises add up to deficits — and that’s without calculating an economic slowdown

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's pitches to spend billions are met with skepticism as Trump trade turmoil and recession risks loom

Politics

34 h. ago Here's how 'compassionate intervention' promised by the federal Conservatives lines up with Alberta's involuntary treatment act

"The difference in the Conservative potential amendments is that it'll be for individuals that are already caught up in the criminal justice system"

Economics

38 h. ago Everything public servants need to know about the four main parties' platforms

Here are the promises being made by the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens that could affect the federal public service.

Culture

38 h. ago Cuts, caps or growth? What party platforms mean for public servants

Here are the promises being made by the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens that could affect public service jobs, consultant cuts and AI in government.

Culture

50 h. ago ANALYSIS: Pierre Poilievre would axe one of Parliament’s primary purposes

The Conservative leader promised that any future taxes or tax increases would be put to a national referendum, eliminating one of Parliament’s primary jobs.

Politics

55 h. ago Conservatives promise $23 billion in cuts and $18 billion in new revenue, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

Economics

55 h. ago Conservatives promise $75B in tax cuts and $34B in new spending, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

Economics

55 h. ago Conservatives promise over $70B in tax cuts and $34B in new spending, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

Economics

3 d. ago AGAR: Carney and Poilievre’s housing plans aren’t very realistic

No matter who wins the election, we’re promised a housing boom.  Mark Carney and the Liberals will build 500,000 modular homes per year, for a total of two million homes.  No to be outdone, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives promise 2.3 million homes in five years.  How will they do it?  Carney says he can […]

Transport

4 d. ago Retiring Conservative MP Len Webber makes good on promise to late wife

Len Webber announced last month his retirement from politics, after 10 years as an Alberta legislature member and 11 years as the MP for Calgary Confederation.

Technology

7 d. ago Federal election fact check: Liberals promise to build on the 'success' of housing accelerator fund

Federal election fact check: Liberals promise 'building on success' of housing accelerator fund, but Conservatives say the fund was a failure.

Politics

8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's plan to impose true life sentences a legitimate use of notwithstanding clause

The pearl clutchers are at it again. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday that, if elected, he and his government would use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to allow people who commit multiple murders to be imprisoned for life without possibility of parole. At present, the longest sentence a Canadian murderer can receive is 25 years […]

Events

9 d. ago Conservatives promise to crack down on scammers who target seniors

Legislation would compel banks and telecom companies to 'deploy state-of-the-art technology to catch scams ... before they happen'

Other

1 week ago FIRST READING: The tragedies that would have been prevented by a three strikes law

Massacres, serial killings, murders of police ... and that's just in the last few years

Events

1 week ago Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney’s assets

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he’ll ban what he calls “shadow lobbying.” “We will eliminate […]

Transport

1 week ago Conservative Leader Jabs Canadian PM Carney With Ethics Proposal

The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party promised to introduce legislation that he says would limit politicians’ financial and lobbying-related conflicts of interest if he wins the country’s April 28 election.

Politics

1 week ago Pierre Poilievre défend le droit à l’avortement et ne prévoit pas légiférer

«C’est leur choix, c’est elles qui vont continuer de décider», a promis le chef conservateur.

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