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
New foreign interference documents raise questions about special rapporteur report
Documents published by the federal inquiry into foreign interference call into question some of the conclusions in former Governor General David Johnston’s probe.
Canada
Apr 5
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections by convincing margins.
Politics
May 3
Ontario byelections ‘temperature check’ arrives for Ford and Crombie
Two byelections in Ontario will provide a major test for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and governing Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford.
Politics
May 2
Ford government divided over Speaker’s ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park
Legislative assembly Speaker Ted Arnott recently banned the Arab headdress inside Queen’s Park and said people wearing it were making a political statement.
Politics
Apr 18
Renewed tensions over Queen’s Park keffiyeh ban brewing
A debate around the Arab headdress erupted on Thursday after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a ban from Speaker Ted Arnott "divides" people and called for it to be reversed.
Politics
Apr 22
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
Ford faces dissent over decision to create Ottawa office led by defeated candidate
Doug Ford hasn't said how much a defeated byelection candidate is getting paid to lead a new office in Ottawa. One member of his party said the office is 'not a great idea.'
Politics
Apr 30
New Ontario polls finds majority think affordability more important than climate action
A new poll found that nearly half of Ontarians polled would scrap the price on carbon price, with a majority saying affordability is more important than climate action.
Politics
Apr 13
Ontario NDP sets ultimatum for legislature keffiyeh ban, threatening to defy rules
Marit Stiles said that if Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not push to overturn a ban on the keffiyeh at Queen's Park, she and her entire caucus would defy the rule.
Politics
Apr 26
Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms. What’s changing and how will it work?
On Sunday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced new rules for vaping and cellphones that will be introduced at schools across the province when the academic year begins.
Education
Apr 30
Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
Tensions erupt at Queen’s Park over keffiyeh ban as government MPPs walk out
The issue first surfaced in the house last Thursday, when PC MPP Robin Martin defied Doug Ford and voted to block an attempt to lift the prohibition on wearing the Arab headdress.
Canada
Apr 23
Ontario legislature keffiyeh ban partially overturned as political fighting continues
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles previously challenged Premier Doug Ford to get his caucus in line and work to overturn a ban on wearing the Arab headdress inside Queen's Park.
Politics
May 6
New Brunswick police no longer investigating most thefts of fuel from gas stations
Police officers across New Brunswick are no longer investigating thefts of fuel from service stations unless there is a threat to public safety.
Canada
Apr 29
Byelections called in 2 Ontario ridings that could serve as key leadership tests
Two byelections are pending in Ontario that will serve as the first test of the Ontario Liberals under new leader Bonnie Crombie. Polling shows one of the two is neck and neck.
Politics
Apr 3
Honda’s $15B Ontario EV plant marks ‘historic day,’ Trudeau says
Justin Trudeau, Doug Ford and Honda executives are expected to announce the automaker is building an electric vehicle battery plant in Alliston part of a $15-billion investment.
Canada
Apr 25
Manitoba Tories say premier’s promise to control food prices has rung hollow
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives say the NDP government's promise to crack down on rising grocery prices has proven to be an empty threat.
Politics
Apr 17
‘His own gravy train’: Cost of staffing Doug Ford’s office more than double Kathleen Wynne’s
The size and cost of the premier's office under Ontario Premier Doug Ford has expanded significantly since the premier took over, far outpacing spending under the Liberals.
Canada
Apr 2
Ontario Liberals announce candidate for Milton byelection
A byelection will take place in the Ontario town after the government's minister of red tape reduction stepped down to run federally for Piere Polievre's Conservative Party.
Politics
Mar 25