Is the ‘Seinfeld theory’ coming for Justin Trudeau’s political future?
Seinfeld - the beloved sitcom often described as "about nothing" - ended in 1998, before millennials could vote and most Gen Z Canadians were born. They're now key voting blocs.
Canada
Apr 21
Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister Benoît Pelletier dies at 64
He headed the Liberal party's special committee on Quebec's political and constitutional future, and was considered the father of the Charest Liberals' constitutional platform.
Politics
Apr 1
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
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
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Will the online harms bill make platforms safer? Canadians split in poll
Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government's plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests.
Canada
Mar 13
Luka Magnotta transfer under scrutiny as MPs vote to call officials
The head of Canada’s correctional services will face questions over notorious killer Luka Magnotta’s prison transfer, MPs decided in a testy committee meeting Monday.
Canada
Mar 11
The West Block – Episode 32, Season 13
Israel and Iran are engaged in an unprecedented back and forth of direct military strikes on one another. Those strikes have been controlled and limited, but could that change?
Politics
Apr 21
Liberals’ bill to ban ‘scab’ workers heads to committee after unanimous vote
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan said before the vote that it would be a test of whether or not the Tories truly support labour rights.
Canada
Feb 27
The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13
The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.
Canada
Apr 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
Lynx Air says passenger refunds will hurt investors because of defiant contractor
Lynx's shutdown comes as the budget airlines that have cropped up in recent years face ongoing financial pressures.
Consumer
Apr 15
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister, dead at 84
Mulroney's term as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 saw him lead a fractious Conservative coalition while netting a slew of domestic and international achievements.
Canada
Feb 29
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 Poilievre aide lobbied for Loblaw. Tories call that ‘pathetic’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Pierre Poilievre owes Canadians an explanation. The Conservative leader's office says that's 'laughable.'
Canada
Feb 2
AFN chief looks to turn new leaf with Poilievre from Harper-era tensions
The legacy of the Idle No More movement has shaped how Indigenous activists and leaders view the Conservatives, an image that still hangs over the party nearly a decade later.
Canada
Feb 4
How a ranch on the Siksika First Nation became a destination for people seeking hope
Across many indigenous cultures, the white buffalo is a sacred animal because it's seen as a symbol of hope.
Canada
Jan 31
Poilievre fires up Conservative caucus ahead of House of Commons return
Wind in his sails and up in the polls, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre keeps his message tight on housing affordability and economic issues.
Canada
Jan 28
As Canada’s foreign interference inquiry begins, what to expect this week
The judicial inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s politics is under a tight timeline to produce ways to harden the country’s defences.
Canada
Jan 29
Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?
After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Consumer
Mar 14