According to previous reporting by Global News, Jack Letts, who is a Muslim convert, traveled to Syria in 2014, where he eventually earned the nickname Jihadi Jack in the British press. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier said his new conservative party — the People’s Party of Canada — has nothing to do with communism, but about putting the “power back in the people.” Continue reading
Get a front row seat for all the action happening in Canada’s House of Commons in Ottawa. Continue reading
A Liberal MP, Leona Alleslev, is crossing the floor to join the Conservative Party. Continue reading
No one expects Bernier’s party to win any seats, but if they can attract even a small percentage of the right-wing vote in key ridings, it would split the conservative vote and allow the Liberals to walk up the middle. Continue reading
The notwithstanding clause gives provincial legislatures and Parliament the ability to usher in legislation that overrides charter provisions, but only for a five-year period. Continue reading
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Canada is one of fewer than three dozen countries that follow the practice of citizenship based on birthplace and some – including Australia and Britain – have modified or ended automatic birthright in recent years. Continue reading
One of the byproducts of fixed election dates is that parties are starting earlier and earlier in the election cycle to nominate candidates, organize volunteers, identify potential voters and raise money. Continue reading
In a fundraising email to supporters today, Bernier says his campaign has “momentum” and that he plans to unveil his party’s name and logo next week. Continue reading
The Conservative Party is calling for an end of birthright citizenship, meaning if you are born in Canada that does not automatically make you a Canadian citizen. Continue reading
