Politics
Coalition government: What is it, and where does each party stand?
What, exactly, is a coalition government, and what would it look like in Canada? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Bloc Québécois leader campaigns in Quebec City area, eyes Tory and Liberal ridings
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet is hoping his party’s recent momentum will lead to a breakthrough in the provincial capital. Continue reading
‘You’re just jealous of my eyebrows,’ Trudeau tells crying baby
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau promised a crying child in New Brunswick that, one day, the infant would have eyebrows like him. Continue reading
Young Winnipeg woman with days to live urges Canadians to vote
A Winnipeg woman with a terminal illness is using her last days to urge Canadians to vote. Continue reading
Canadians with disabilities cast doubt next federal government will address needs
Earlier this year, the Liberals made good on a 2015 campaign promise when the Accessible Canada Act received royal assent. Continue reading
Canada election: Here’s what you need to know to vote (Ojibwe)
Awenen ge-jakibii’amawag aandi gaye ji-jakibii’igeyaan? Continue reading
National unity at risk without change in government, Scheer argues
The federation must be re-imagined for the 21st century, Tory Leader Andrew Scheer said as he made a direct pitch to Quebec voters. Continue reading
Study co-authored by Halifax biologist suggests cargo ships dumping plastic litter
The study questions “the widely held assumption that most plastic debris at sea comes from land-based sources.” Continue reading
Abolishing the Senate would see Canadians better represented, NDP leader says
On Tuesday, Jagmeet Singh said senators represent the interests of the political parties that appointed them as opposed to Canadians. Continue reading
Canada suspends new export permits to Turkey amid Syrian military operation
Canada has been vocal in its disapproval of Turkey’s recent actions since the country began a military operation in northern Syria last week. Continue reading