Canadian officials view Ireland as stiff competition for UN Security Council seat: documents
When it comes to Canada’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, it seems officials have been sizing up their competition. Continue reading
Here’s how new police powers could change when you get a roadside breathalyzer test
New powers for police to test for driving while on drugs go into effect this summer. Here’s what that means for drivers. Continue reading
‘What’s going on in the United States is wrong:’ Trudeau adds voice to chorus condemning Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the detention of children and separation of migrant families by the United States is “wrong.” Continue reading
Canada preparing ‘detailed’ response to potential Trump auto tariffs: Freeland
If U.S. President Donald Trump slaps auto tariffs on cars made in Canada, the government will be prepared to strike back. Continue reading
Why is Justin Trudeau silent amid growing calls to condemn Trump’s detention of children?
The prime minister is expected to face fresh questions from critics amid the growing chorus of international condemnation of detention of child migrants in the U.S. Continue reading
Pot legalization bill back in Senate’s hands as feds race ticking clock
The clock is ticking on the federal government’s hallmark legislation to legalize marijuana. Continue reading
Morneau did not break conflict of interest rules with pension reform bill: ethics commissioner
Finance Minister Bill Morneau did not break federal conflict of interest rules by sponsoring a bill that reformed Canadian pension regulations. Continue reading
After 12 hours of overnight votes, Filibuster 2.0 over carbon-tax costs ends without new price tag
The marathon voting session was sparked by Conservative demands for the government to release details on the cost of a carbon tax to Canadians. Continue reading
Freeland vows ‘real push’ to seek NAFTA agreement over summer
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland met with her American counterpart to restart seemingly stalled NAFTA talks on Thursday. Continue reading
Conservatives set to force all-night voting over Liberal refusal to reveal carbon tax cost
The Conservatives have set the stage for a second filibuster in the House of Commons and vow to keep Liberal MPs voting for up to 30 straight hours in an attempt to get the government to disclose the cost of its carbon tax plans. Continue reading
Was Scheer right in booting Bernier? ‘Absolutely,’ former rivals say, but urge caution
Two former rivals of Conservative MP Maxime Bernier told reporters that Andrew Scheer made the right decision in firing him from his role as innovation critic for the Official Opposition, but stopped short of personally condemning Bernier. Continue reading
Amidst Trump trade dispute, Canada set to table bill to ratify Trans Pacific Partnership
The move comes amid continuing concerns over whether it will be possible to reach a new NAFTA agreement. Continue reading
‘Meek, mild and dishonest’: Trump lashes out at Trudeau after PM contradicts him in public
Trump accused Trudeau of being “very dishonest and weak.” Continue reading
Justin Trudeau, Quebec police chief defend heavy deployment for G7
Aside from controversial U.S. President Donald Trump, the presence most likely to dominate this weekend’s G7 Summits in Quebec is that of police. Continue reading
As Trump departs G7 Summit, Canadian officials say it could have gone a whole lot worse
President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit Saturday morning, and, despite criticism on trade files, Canadian officials say things could have gone worse. Continue reading
