Manitoba PCs to choose new leader in April 2025
Party members will select a new leader on April 26, 2025 — a year-and-a-half after Heather Stefanson announced her plans to step down following the PCs' election defeat.
Canada
Apr 16
‘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
Nenshi viewed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership contest
Members have until Monday night to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace Rachel Notley as NDP leader and head of the Opposition.
Politics
Apr 22
N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs’s Tories
New Brunswick's Environment Minister has announced his resignation, citing political differences with the Progressive Conservative party led by Premier Blaine Higgs.
Politics
Apr 19
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
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
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
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: minister
The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.
Canada
Apr 18
Nenshi already front-runner in Alberta NDP leadership race despite unconfirmed bid: expert
A spokesperson for Nenshi said the former mayor will announce whether or not he will run in the Alberta NDP leadership race on Monday.
Politics
Mar 10
No charges laid in Alberta RCMP investigation into 2017 UCP leadership contest
While there were 'suspected instances of potential identity fraud' in the 2017 UCP leadership vote, the Alberta RCMP said there wasn't enough evidence to lay charges.
Canada
Mar 8
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2
Bonnie Crombie ‘very close’ to deciding if she’ll run in battleground Milton byelection
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie does not hold a seat within the provincial legislature. An upcoming byelection in Milton would offer her a chance to nab one.
Politics
Mar 8
Ford government unveils sweeping new changes to housing rules
A new omnibus housing law tabled in Ontario will remove parking minimums for some developments and give universities special powers to build.
Economy
Apr 10
Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber security
Defence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.
Politics
Apr 8
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
Danielle Smith remembers Brian Mulroney as PM who understood Alberta interests
Smith said on a pre-recorded segment on the Roy Green Show on Saturday that her parents would always praise Mulroney for axing the National Energy Program.
Canada
Mar 2
The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13
From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.
Politics
Mar 24
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
Mitch McConnell expected to step down as Senate Republican leader this year
U.S. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate.
U.S. News
Feb 28