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Chief Political Correspondent David Akin gives us his highlights from a rollercoaster of a year in politics.

A delegation of 30 Canadians, including six MPs, was on its way to meet with displaced Palestinians when they were denied entry into the occupied West Bank by Israeli border agents. David Akin looks at what the group is saying about why it was turned away, and the reaction.

Speaking with Global News anchor Dawna Friesen, Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party of Canada says he’s “very” confident heading into January’s leadership review and explains what would happen if he loses more caucus members to the Liberal Party. Plus, Chief Political Correspondent David Akin gives us his highlights from a rollercoaster of a year in politics.

According to a new opinion poll, the vast majority of Canadians support building new oil pipelines once existing infrastructure is maxed out. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre supports the building of a new pipeline and says if he’s elected prime minister, he will approve the project no matter who objects. Poilievre made the comments in a...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is revealing new details about the defection of two Conservative MPs, which has put the Liberals just one seat shy of a majority government. In a preview of Carney’s year-end interview with Global National anchor and executive editor Dawna Friesen, David Akin looks at what Carney is saying about his role...

The federal NDP is set to pick a new leader in less than four months as the party looks to rebuild after its worst showing in decades. Climate and energy policy is emerging as the key fault line, with top leadership contenders calling for an end to fossil fuel expansion, while rivals push a more...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is demanding the federal government withdraw its new pipeline memorandum of understanding with Alberta. David Akin explains why First Nations leaders are strongly against a new bitumen pipeline project, and what Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed regarding a proposed pipeline project from Alberta to B.C., although its construction is not guaranteed. There are numerous obstacles to overcome, both from British Columbia and the First Nations. Additionally, the former federal environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, resigned from his cabinet position following the announcement of the pipeline...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a one-on-one with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the final day of the G20 summit in South Africa. As David Akin reports, the leaders are reviving negotiations for a comprehensive trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his participation at the G20 Summit in South Africa on Sunday, where he addressed various issues, including the potential for a new oil pipeline agreement between Ottawa and Alberta aimed at transporting oil to the British Columbia coast. David Akin has the details.

Historic negotiations have begun on a Canada-UAE trade deal that could cut tariffs and unlock new markets for Canadian businesses, while driving UAE investment into key Canadian projects. David Akin reports.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Friday it would invest up to $70 billion into Canada’s economy, just as Prime Minister Mark Carney wraps up his two-day visit to the Gulf state. Global’s Chief Political Correspondent David Akin has more from Abu Dhabi.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the United Arab Emirates, leaving the turmoil of domestic politics behind for several days of international diplomacy focused on trade and investment. David Akin has more.

Even though U.S. President Donald Trump is absent, he has dominated the first hours of the G20 summit in South Africa, the first ever to be held in an African country. Trump’s ultimatum to Ukraine to accept a Russian-backed peace plan to end the war forced Ukraine’s key G20 allies, including Canada, to huddle on...

Fresh from narrowly surviving a confidence vote, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit the road Tuesday evening, setting off to participate in the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. David Akin reports that this summit looks very different and not just because it’s in South Africa.

It was all on the line in the House of Commons late Monday. The federal budget and the fate of the Liberal government hung in the balance as MPs held a confidence vote that could have triggered an election. It was a roll call vote with each MP having to indicate yes or no, and...

It was all on the line in the House of Commons late Monday. The federal budget and the fate of the Liberal government hung in the balance as MPs held a confidence vote that could have triggered an election. It was a roll call vote with each MP having to indicate yes or no, and...

The Carney government’s economic plan for Canada is under the microscope, as the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released its assessment of the Liberals proposed spending plan. It comes just ahead of Monday’s confidence vote on the budget, which could trigger an election. Ottawa’s financial watchdog said the government’s fiscal targets are misleading and unrealistic, and...

At the National War Memorial in Ottawa, veterans, their families and supporters, plus dignitaries and the Silver Cross Mother gathered to mark Remembrance Day. This was Mark Carney’s first Remembrance Day as prime minister. In a statement, he said, “In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, remembrance is also vigilance.” Global’s chief political correspondent David...

The Carney government’s economic plan for Canada is under the microscope, as the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released its assessment of the Liberals proposed spending plan. It comes just ahead of Monday’s confidence vote on the budget, which could trigger an election. Ottawa’s financial watchdog said the government’s fiscal targets are misleading and unrealistic, and...