Some 2019 candidates ‘appeared willing’ to engage with foreign interference: Hogue inquiry
The overall integrity of the 2019 and 2021 elections held, a federal inquiry finds, but foreign interference remains a significant threat.
Canada
May 3
Manitoba PCs to choose new leader in April 2025
Party members will select a new leader on April 26, 2025 — a year-and-a-half after Heather Stefanson announced her plans to step down following the PCs' election defeat.
Canada
Apr 16
AI to play key role in U.S. adversaries’ efforts to influence elections: officials
Top security officials added the U.S. has greatly improved its ability to safeguard election security and identify and combat foreign disinformation campaigns since 2016.
U.S. News
May 15
CSIS saw ‘low-level’ Chinese meddling in 2019 election, inquiry hears
The inquiry has already heard that China and other state actors attempted to interfere, but there has been little evidence so far to indicate whether they were successful.
Canada
Apr 10
Trudeau briefed on alleged interference in Dong’s riding before 2019 election: document
The document was submitted at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference Monday evening.
Canada
Apr 8
B.C.’s Harbour Air aims to buy 50 electric engines to convert seaplane fleet
The company made history with the 2019 test flight of the world's first fully electric commercial aircraft and has conducted 78 subsequent test flights.
Economy
Apr 23
Élections Québec nixes plan to test online voting in 2025
The agency wanted to allow about 300,000 eligible voters in 21 municipalities to vote online during 2025 municipal elections in Quebec.
Canada
Apr 11
CSIS intel suggests China attempted to funnel $250K, possibly for election interference
The document was shown Thursday at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference, which is examining attempts to meddle in democracy during the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Politics
Apr 4
Trudeau says there wasn’t ‘sufficient’ intelligence to remove Dong in 2019
The prime minister told the inquiry one of his longest-serving staffers alerted him on Sept. 30, 2019, in the middle of an election campaign, about the spy agency’s “concerns.”
Canada
Apr 10
Volkswagen Canada announces airbag fix for recalled Atlas SUVs after almost one year wait
In April 2023, more than 161,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada were recalled for select model year 2018 to 2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles.
Consumer
Mar 28
Poilievre’s Youth: Meet the young voters supporting the Conservatives
The Conservatives are polling unusually strong with young Canadians. Supporters say it’s because he’s mirroring their frustration with the status quo.
Politics
Apr 9
B.C. finance minister says she won’t run for re-election in the fall
Katrine Conroy has announced she won't be running again in the next provincial election after serving in the legislature for nearly two decades.
Politics
May 11
Foreign interference inquiry will hear more witnesses this month
The commission on foreign interference says the hearings will focus on the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, including the periods 'immediately' preceding and following both votes.
Canada
Mar 11
Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source says
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday.
Sports
May 7
Group of Calgary councillors pushes for plebiscite on city-wide zoning in 2025
Calgarians will speak on city-wide zoning reform at a public hearing on April 22, but six councillors prefer the debate to be on the ballot in the 2025 municipal election.
Canada
Mar 7
Premier Scott Moe appoints new advanced education minister
Colleen Young has been appointed to serve as Minister of Advanced Education. The position was previously held by Saskatoon Northwest MLA Gordon Wyant.
Politics
2 hours
Federal inquiry’s report expected to address key foreign interference questions
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s preliminary report expected to provide fresh findings on allegations of foreign interference operations in Canadian elections.
Canada
May 3
All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
Canada
Apr 16
Alberta NDP debate marked by agreement, until it came to Nenshi’s record
Nenshi's status as the newcomer to the party, and relatively vague platform promises, have opened the door to questions about where he stands on key issues.
Politics
May 12
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will boost Canadian oil prices ‘for years’: MEG Energy
Prices for Canadian heavy oil increased, and the WCS-WTI differential narrowed, in April in anticipation of the start-up of the pipeline expansion.
Money
May 7