Quebec Liberals will choose new leader in June 2025
Former leader Dominique Anglade stepped down weeks after the 2022 provincial election, during which the party maintained official Opposition status but lost 10 seats.
Canada
Apr 19
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
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
Trudeau told ‘no action should be taken’ on alleged Han Dong nomination irregularities
Members of Trudeau’s inner circle disputed that Dong argued for the continued detention of the "Two Michaels" after intelligence agencies released a summary of the discussion.
Politics
Apr 9
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
CSIS report on intercepted call about ‘Two Michaels’ released at inquiry
On Tuesday, the inquiry heard Canada’s spy agency recorded a phone call between Dong and China’s consul general in Toronto.
Canada
Apr 2
The foreign interference inquiry has concluded. Here’s what we learned
What we learned over the past 10 days of hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony from politicians, bureaucrats and representatives from several security agencies.
Canada
Apr 13
‘Unrepentant’ N.B. Tory worker who called for Higgs’s leadership review steps down
John Williston, who served as regional vice-president for Westmorland Albert, noted his decision in a letter where he accused the party of losing sight of its long-held principles.
Politics
Apr 13
Mayor ‘disappointed’ that Ontario budget lacks planning grant for Whitby hospital
The mayor of Whitby is expressing disappointment that the 2024 Ontario budget failed to include a planning grant for the urgently needed hospital in the town.
Health
Mar 28
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
Ex-Tory seeking N.B. Liberal nod after ‘very’ conservative takeover of Higgs’s party
John Herron is seeking the New Brunswick Liberal party nomination to take on a Christian television host who he says is pushing the province's Tories to right-wing politics.
Politics
Mar 25
Two Kelowna residents to bike across Canada in aid of mental health
Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”
Lifestyle
Mar 15
CSIS reached out to chief electoral officer on possible foreign interference
Canada’s spy agency told chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault that it believed there could be a case of foreign interference in a 2019 nomination race.
Canada
Mar 28
Trudeau not saying if Han Dong will return to Liberal caucus after testimony
The prime minister dismissed testimony by his former Conservative rival Erin O’Toole on Wednesday that Chinese interference cost the Tories as many as nine seats in 2021.
Canada
Apr 3
RCMP still probing alleged interference in federal elections, inquiry hears
The ongoing inquiry into foreign interference is set to hear on Thursday from the top brass of Canada's intelligence agencies and foreign service.
Canada
Apr 4
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
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
Former Israeli PM ‘disappointed’ in Canada’s position on Gaza conflict
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett says Israel is being held to a double standard not shown to others during times of war, which he said is rooted in antisemitism.
Politics
Apr 14
Lime scooters rolling out new rules in Kelowna
Kelowna is getting a refreshed contingent of e-scooters and e-bikes Tuesday and some new rules are coming into play for those who use them.
Canada
Mar 5
London Clean and Green campaign gets underway for 29th year running
The campaign, now in its 29th year, was officially launched Tuesday at the Tourism London Welcome Centre. It promotes litter prevention and community-led cleanups across London.
Canada
Apr 9