Conservatives ask interference inquiry judge to rule elections were flawed
In its most definitive statement yet, the Conservative Party says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored warnings of Chinese foreign interference for partisan gains.
Politics
9 hours
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
Military culture reform is key to fix recruitment ‘death spiral’: minister
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he will transfer prosecution of sexual offences in the military to civilian authorities as part of a culture shakeup in the armed forces.
Politics
Mar 24
Harper-era cabinet minister Ed Fast will not seek re-election
Fast's resignation should set off some vigorous internal politicking among Conservatives keen to represent two ridings near Abbotsoford the party is expected to win.
Politics
Mar 14
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
Ottawa ends pandemic programs, shifts priorities in $449B spending plan
While the government's tries to lower discretionary spending, overall spending will grow next year driven by higher debt servicing costs and transfers to seniors and provinces.
Politics
Mar 7
Ottawa wants billions more for debt, defence, Indigenous kids
The single biggest item the government needs more money for is an extra $3.2 billion to service the national debt.
Canada
Feb 20
Canadian authorities cautious, nervous about AI in political campaigns
Artificial intelligence tools are being increasingly used and, some fear, abused in the U.S. But in Canada, political actors are just starting take up AI tools.
Canada
Feb 18
What’s driving New Democrats in the West away from Jagmeet Singh’s NDP
An Alberta NDP leadership hopeful argues it should no longer be automatic that buying members in a provincial party makes you a member of the federal NDP.
Canada
Feb 17
Trudeau says he’s ‘looking forward’ to foreign interference questions next week
Documents published by a federal inquiry detail intelligence that China, India may have funneled money for foreign interference operations in recent elections.
Politics
Apr 5
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
Trudeau ‘open’ to other carbon pricing systems as premiers set to testify
In a letter to seven premiers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that he is open to 'credible' carbon pricing systems that are unique to differing provincial priorities.
Canada
Mar 27
Brian Mulroney state funeral details set. What to know
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney, 84, died in Florida 'peacefully and surrounded by family' last Thursday, his daughter Caroline said.
Canada
Mar 5
Ottawa to table 2024 budget on April 16. What can you expect?
Internal government polling obtained by Global News earlier in the year paints a picture of the challenges Ottawa hopes to address in its upcoming budget.
Canada
Mar 4
Ottawa’s fiscal wiggle room squeezed by rising debt costs, watchdog says
The Liberal government is heading into its 2024 budget with higher debt costs and a slowing economy, a new report form the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows.
Economy
Mar 5
Brian Mulroney, former prime minister, will get state funeral
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney will be given a state funeral in Montreal, a source close to the Mulroney family says.
Canada
Mar 1
Ottawa community gathers at vigil to mourn victims of mass killing: ‘We are hurting’
More than 300 neighbours and friends gathered at a community park in Barrhaven, just a block away from the home where the Wickramasinghe family were killed.
Canada
Mar 9
In Generation Z, a new kind of voter emerges, focused more on issues, less on parties
There will be about 4.5 million eligible voters under the age of 30, a cohort demographers call Generation Z and they engage in politics in different ways than older voters.
Politics
Jan 22
The West Block – Episode 21, Season 13
Alberta’s new plans for trans youth are making headlines across the country. Liberal and NDP politicians call it extremely dangerous, while Premier Smith has a different view.
Politics
Feb 4
Couple expecting baby in Rafah plea to Canada for help as Israel plans next move
A family member in Montreal has applied for a temporary visa on behalf of the couple, who remain stuck in Rafah with mere days before their second child is due for delivery.
World
Feb 11