Feds dedicate most of their advertising dollars to social media
New figures show the federal government spent $39.2 million on advertising last year. Continue reading
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Jody Wilson-Raybould became thorn in Liberals’ side before SNC-Lavalin case
The SNC-Lavalin case has shone a spotlight on Veteran’s Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. Continue reading
Scheer ‘cash-for-access’ fundraiser comes under Liberal scrutiny
The federal Liberal party is looking to turn the tables on the Conservatives over so-called cash-for-access fundraisers. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle shows Liberals plan to stay the course in election year
Monday’s shuffle indicates the prime minister is confident about the public face of his government and his key players heading into an election year. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: This election year, volatile electorate could bedevil Trudeau’s Liberals, Scheer’s Conservatives
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
An electorate ready to try new kinds of change was on full display across the country in 2018, hinting at a big risk in this election year for the federal Liberals and Conservatives. Continue reading
Social media in 2018: Top Twitter, Instagram, Google and YouTube trends in Canada
By Dallas Flexhaug Anchor
What would the internet be without some sort of challenge? In the past we’ve seen the cinnamon challenge, the tide pod challenge and the Harlem Shake. In 2018, though, it was a Drake song that sparked the challenge of the year: the #InMyFeelings challenge. Continue reading
Roy Green: Trudeau’s meeting agenda is tone deaf
As the prime minister made his way to today’s first ministers meeting in Montreal, the original agenda was puerile. Continue reading
Curve Lake First Nation band members hold rally over Williams Treaties payout
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The community had voted to accept 100 per cent of the Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement payout. Council first backed the agreement, but then went back on the decision. Continue reading
Federal deficit stays virtually the same at $19B this year
The federal government ran a shortfall of $19 billion in the last fiscal year, virtually unchanged from the previous year, Ottawa’s annual financial report card shows. Continue reading
Handgun bans, safe third country agreement assigned to Bill Blair in new mandate letter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assigned sweeping responsibilities to Bill Blair, the new minister in charge of border security and organized crime, tasking him with leading the file on irregular migration and examining whether Canada should ban handguns and assault weapons. Continue reading