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Conservatives push motion to scrap all federal gas taxes for rest of yearThe affordability push, which calls for suspending the GST on gas and diesel, comes after the Liberals instituted a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax last month.CanadaMay 26
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‘Kicking it into gear’: Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatismFormer Alberta premier Jason Kenney says it's high time federal MPs take a stand and fight against those who wish to see Canada torn apart.PoliticsMay 12
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Road to the Referendum: Exploring Alberta separatism and the province’s place in CanadaGlobal News explores the issues at the heart of the Alberta independence movement and conversely, the efforts to nip it in the bud and stay in Canada, in 'Road to the Referendum.'CanadaMay 31
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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination lossErskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection but lost a nomination race last weekend.CanadaMay 15
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Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victimA Manitoba legislature member faced criticism Thursday for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was a victim.PoliticsMay 21
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All Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada, Pierre Poilievre saysConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separatist referendum campaign in the province.PoliticsMay 21
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Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concernFrom bewilderment to confusion, Albertans are reacting to Premier Smith's announcement this fall's referendum will include a question on holding a separate separatism referendum.PoliticsMay 21
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Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery storesQuebec's leftist sovereigntist party will campaign in part on running public grocery stores and a wealth tax ahead of the general election scheduled for October.PoliticsMay 11
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Alberta lawmakers wrap up spring sitting overshadowed by separatism movementThe sitting saw bills that'll affect everything from library books to medically assisted death — but Alberta separatism is what often drove the war of words in question period.PoliticsMay 14
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Read Danielle Smith’s full address on Alberta’s futureAlberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a lengthy address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while urging Albertans to remain in Canada.PoliticsMay 22
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Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Danielle SmithAsked if she's worried about her job, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said those who want a binding separation vote should put their efforts toward winning in October.PoliticsMay 22
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Tories say Liberals using their committee majorities to stop public debateMinutes into meetings at the health and ethics committees this week, Liberal members used their majorities to send debates into closed-door sessions.PoliticsApr 29
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Struggling Québec solidaire inspired by socialist policies of New York City mayorQuébec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.PoliticsMay 8
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‘Pearson is a disaster’: Poilievre backs Toronto island airport expansionThe Ford government has tabled legislation which would give the province the power to take control of land in and around Billy Bishop Airport.CanadaMay 3
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A look at Carney’s spring economic update by the numbersThe federal Liberals say they're getting a windfall from better-than-expected fiscal revenues and are largely putting that money back into circulation.CanadaApr 28
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Carney says best place for Alberta is in Canada, after judge tosses separation petitionPrime Minister Mark Carney has responded to a judge's decision to quash a petition on Alberta separation by saying the best place for Alberta is in Canada.PoliticsMay 14
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Cabinet minister who introduced Alberta separation vote says he wants a united CanadaThe Alberta cabinet minister who introduced a motion calling on Premier Danielle Smith to hold referendum on separation claims he will fight for Canada to remain united.PoliticsMay 21
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Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendumAlbertans will be faced with the question of staying in Canada or holding a future separatism vote in this fall’s referendum, Premier Danielle Smith revealed Thursday night.PoliticsMay 21
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China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.TechMay 8
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Carney faces pressure to show results in spring fiscal update: former PBOThe spring economic statement comes one year to the day after the party secured a minority mandate in the federal election, a fourth win for the Liberals in a row.EconomyApr 26