No charges laid in Alberta RCMP investigation into 2017 UCP leadership contest
While there were 'suspected instances of potential identity fraud' in the 2017 UCP leadership vote, the Alberta RCMP said there wasn't enough evidence to lay charges.
Canada
Mar 8
Nenshi already front-runner in Alberta NDP leadership race despite unconfirmed bid: expert
A spokesperson for Nenshi said the former mayor will announce whether or not he will run in the Alberta NDP leadership race on Monday.
Politics
Mar 10
Bonnie Crombie ‘very close’ to deciding if she’ll run in battleground Milton byelection
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie does not hold a seat within the provincial legislature. An upcoming byelection in Milton would offer her a chance to nab one.
Politics
Mar 8
Danielle Smith remembers Brian Mulroney as PM who understood Alberta interests
Smith said on a pre-recorded segment on the Roy Green Show on Saturday that her parents would always praise Mulroney for axing the National Energy Program.
Canada
Mar 2
A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre
Though the Conservatives have sometimes struggled to build support in cultural communities, Pierre Poilievre has led an effort to diversify his team's gender and ethnic mix.
Canada
Mar 8
Mitch McConnell expected to step down as Senate Republican leader this year
U.S. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate.
U.S. News
Feb 28
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister, dead at 84
Mulroney's term as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 saw him lead a fractious Conservative coalition while netting a slew of domestic and international achievements.
Canada
Feb 29
Brendan Maguire dumps N.S. Liberals as MLA, joins Progressive Conservatives
Halifax Atlantic MLA Brendan Maguire is joining Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government after more than 10 years with the Liberals.
Politics
Feb 22
Sarah Hoffman latest candidate to enter Alberta NDP leadership race
Sarah Hoffman, NDP MLA for Edmonton-Glenora, announced her bid to become the next leader Alberta's NDP party.
Canada
Feb 11
N.S. Liberal leader calls Brendan Maguire’s floor crossing ‘transactional’
Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill is raising doubts about a former Liberal MLA's decision to cross the floor and join the Progressive Conservatives last week.
Politics
Feb 27
What’s driving New Democrats in the West away from Jagmeet Singh’s NDP
An Alberta NDP leadership hopeful argues it should no longer be automatic that buying members in a provincial party makes you a member of the federal NDP.
Canada
Feb 17
Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation that would put any future provincial carbon pricing program to a referendum.
Politics
Feb 13
Alberta budget, health-care changes expected to dominate legislature sitting
The sitting begins Wednesday and is to be followed Thursday by the release of the 2024 provincial budget.
Politics
Feb 26
Ford tells Ontario mayors to ‘take a page out of Toronto’s book’ on housing projects
The money was announced at a joint press conference at Toronto City Hall on Thursday, with both Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford at the podium.
Politics
Feb 22
Alberta NDP leadership race officially underway
Late last month the Alberta NDP announced rules and timelines for the contest.
Politics
Feb 5
The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13
From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.
Politics
Mar 24
MLA Rakhi Pancholi throws hat in ring for Alberta NDP leadership race
Edmonton-Whitemud MLA Rakhi Pancholi has announced she is running to become the new leader of the Alberta NDP.
Politics
Feb 8
The West Block Transcript – Episode 27, Season 13
The fight to lead Haiti is now in the streets. With the president stepping down, it’s feared one massive gang could soon be effectively running the country.
Politics
Mar 17
Trudeau says Poilievre aide lobbied for Loblaw. Tories call that ‘pathetic’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Pierre Poilievre owes Canadians an explanation. The Conservative leader's office says that's 'laughable.'
Canada
Feb 2
Canadian authorities cautious, nervous about AI in political campaigns
Artificial intelligence tools are being increasingly used and, some fear, abused in the U.S. But in Canada, political actors are just starting take up AI tools.
Canada
Feb 18