Opposition parties joined forces to call for action from the Liberal government over the recently lapsed funding for organizations supporting victims of human trafficking.

The president of the Saint John Police Association is criticizing the provincial government for not offering more assistance to the financially-struggling City of Saint John.

The party's leadership organizing committee made the call late Thursday night to hit pause on the contest, citing the disruption caused by COVID-19.

The Tories say reckless Liberal spending has left the cupboard bare as national crises place new demands on the treasury.

The Manitoba legislature reconvenes Wednesday for the first time since December.

Cambridge resident Jim Karahalios has met the initial requirement to enter the federal Conservative Leadership race.

"I have a keen interest in setting a high ethical standard for all members of Parliament and all public office holders," Harder said.

New Brunswick's John Williamson is considering entering the race.

Jim Karahalios, who is married to Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios, has launched a website to support his bid for the top spot in the Conservative Party.

In a statement issued from his official Twitter account on Tuesday, MacKay said that "Pride parades are important" and that he has applied to march in Toronto Pride's parade on June 28.