Could notwithstanding clause be used on abortion? Poilievre’s office says ‘never’
Minister for Women Marci Ien on Wednesday suggested Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre could use the notwithstanding clause on abortion. His office says "never."
Canada
May 9
Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deaths
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.
Canada
May 2
Poilievre allowed back in House of Commons after getting kicked out Tuesday
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be allowed back in the House of Commons from question period Wednesday after being ejected for calling the prime minister a 'wacko.'
Canada
May 1
Quebec MNA leaves Legault’s CAQ caucus to run for Conservatives in federal election
Éric Lefebvre announced the move on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Tuesday. He said he submitted his resignation to Quebec Premier and CAQ Leader François Legault.
Politics
Apr 17
Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
As Poilievre floats notwithstanding clause for bail reform, Virani critical
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested using the notwithstanding clause for bail reform if elected. The Liberal justice minister says it should be a last resort.
Canada
Apr 30
Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh at the Khalsa Day rally in Toronto on Sunday.
Canada
Apr 29
Poilievre booted from House of Commons after calling Trudeau a ‘wacko’
Speaker of the House Greg Fergus booted the Conservative leader from the House of Commons, after Pierre Poilievre called Justin Trudeau a 'wacko prime minister.'
Politics
Apr 30
Inside what ‘axe the tax’ means to Pierre Poilievre’s supporters: ‘He understands Canadians’
With the carbon price set to increase by $15 per tonne on April 1, Pierre Poilievre has spent the past month hosting rallies and releasing new ads calling to "spike the hike."
Politics
Mar 26
Poilievre joins call for Trudeau to hold carbon price meeting with premiers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet with the premiers to talk about carbon price alternatives "without taxes."
Canada
Apr 2
Justin Trudeau’s pay will top $400K on April 1 as politicians get raises
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will also see an increase in his base pay as an MP and for his top up as opposition leader.
Canada
Mar 29
Conservative leader supports Manitoba’s attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he supports Manitoba's request for an exemption from the federally imposed carbon price.
Environment
Mar 28
Pierre Poilievre to visit N.B. and N.S. this weekend with carbon tax top of mind
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will make stops in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia this weekend as part of his 'axe the tax' movement.
Politics
Mar 15
Conservative leader says eliminating trade barriers one way to help Okanagan wine industry
“We need to knock down interprovincial trade barriers so that we can sell Okanagan wines seamlessly across the country in the years ahead.”
Politics
Mar 8
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
A ‘middle ground’ on carbon reduction amid inflation? Brad Wall says yes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has touted technology as a solution to climate change, as opposed to the federal carbon price, a similar case made by ex-premier Brad Wall.
Canada
Mar 24
Poilievre’s non-confidence motion over carbon price hike fails in House of Commons
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre threatened the confidence vote Wednesday after the House of Commons defeated his motion to stop the annual carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 21
No emergency debate on carbon price hike, Speaker tells Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the April 1 carbon price increase will not move forward.
Canada
Mar 18
Guilbeault defends carbon pricing as more provincial Liberals voice concern
The Ontario Liberal leader says that if elected she won't have a province-wide carbon price, as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre raises a motion to stop the April 1 increase.
Canada
Mar 19
No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs: Officials and RCMP
Danielle Smith said she was worried diverted safe-supply drugs from B.C. may end up on Alberta streets while Pierre Poilievre pledged to scrap the program.
Crime
Mar 11
