Federal Politics

• Federal NDP caucus wraps up retreat in Edmonton as MPs prepare for winter sitting

  The federal New Democrats are wrapping up their caucus retreat in Edmonton today after days of discussions about housing and health care.

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  Jan 25
  
• Poilievre praises Sask. for carbon tax fight

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his pitch to Saskatchewan conservatives on Saturday, pledging better relations with Western Canada should he become the next prime minister.

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  Nov 4, 2023
  
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• Edmonton Public School Board chair will run for federal NDP

  Trisha Estabrooks announced Thursday that she is seeking the nomination for the NDP in the federal riding of Edmonton Centre.

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  Oct 5, 2023
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• Okanagan politician Richard Cannings not seeking federal re-election in 2025

  Richard Cannings was first elected in South Okanagan – West Kootenay in 2015. He was re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

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  Sep 12, 2023
• Former Quebec Conservative MP Alain Rayes won’t seek re-election

  Rayes quit after Pierre Poilievre took over, citing concerns his party wasn't adequately standing up for the environment, respect across partisan lines and for law and order.

  Politics

  Sep 11, 2023
• Federal NDP targets seats in Alberta, bets on urban prairie appetite for change

  The NDP believe the recent Alberta election shows urban Prairie voters are rejecting politicians who peddle conspiracy theories, talk about the WEF and bash journalists.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2023
• Bail reform, ‘fair share’ of federal cash hot topics in western premiers’ meeting

  Premiers covered a wide range of topics including interprovincial trade, infrastructure, crime and public safety and northern development and sovereignty.

  Politics

  Jun 27, 2023
• Disability benefits bill receives royal assent as advocates voice ‘cautious hope’

  The Disability Benefit Act, also known as Bill C-22, received royal assent on Thursday but won't come into force for about a year.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
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• Poilievre compares Kelowna homeless encampment to ‘third-world country’

  A tweet by federal politician Pierre Poilievre included a video taken along the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna, featuring scores of homeless people living in tents.

  Politics

  May 30, 2023
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• German president set to tour B.C.’s Lower Mainland

  Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to tour Burnaby fuel cell company Cellcentric before going to Vancouver for a roundtable talk with German and Canadian business representatives.

  World

  Apr 25, 2023