Canadian Politics

• Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Conservative nomination

  Mike De Jong previously held several portfolios in B.C. government, such as finance, health, forests and attorney general. He's seeking a federal Conservative nomination.

  Politics

  Apr 18
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• Liberals table bill to update Elections Act, increasing advanced voting days

  Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the changes "will enhance Canadians' ability to exercise their vote while strengthening protections against foreign interference in our elections."

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Poilievre says ‘corporate lobbyists’ in Ottawa are ‘utterly useless’

  Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre told Vancouver business leaders Friday that he has no use for "corporate lobbyists" and that his focus is on "working-class people."

  Canada

  Mar 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
• Protest that prompted cancellation of PM’s reception under review: Toronto Police

  Toronto Police say they are reviewing whether illegal activity occurred during a protest on Saturday that led to the cancellation of a reception hosted by the Prime Minister.

  Crime

  Mar 3
• 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
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• Growing number of MPs, ministers assigned police protection details

  While the prime minister and Governor General are given permanent protective details, other MPs, ministers, senators and party leaders receive protection on a "case-by-case basis."

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• Affordability is top concern for Canadians as Parliament resumes: poll

  Affordability issues are front of mind for Canadians as Parliament resumes for the winter sitting, and immigration has joined the top issues, according to Ipsos.

  Canada

  Jan 29