Jason Kenney aims for clear signs of federal action on 2-day Ottawa trip
Alberta premier is bringing five requests into his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, among them changes to the fiscal-stabilization program. Continue reading
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Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
“The throne speech didn’t mention any province specifically,” said Rodriguez. Continue reading
Singh reiterates support for Fredericton abortion clinic fighting to stay open
Singh voiced his support for Clinic 554 and met with medical director Adrian Edgar. Continue reading
Greens won’t support throne speech unless Fredericton abortion clinic receives funding
Clinic 554 is a family practice that is at risk of closing without provincial funding. Continue reading
NDP seeking specific commitments from Liberals in throne speech
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is looking for a number of specific things including bolder targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions as way to fight against climate change. Continue reading
Scheer names floor-crossing Liberal as his second-in-command amid Tory infighting
Andrew Scheer has put together his so-called “shadow cabinet” just days after firing two of his top advisors. Continue reading
B.C. open to public coverage of dental care, but not without federal funding: finance minister
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is intrigued by the idea of rolling dental care into the health care system but insists Ottawa would need to substantial help with funding. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh chooses two B.C. MPs for House leader and party whip
Singh says he wanted steady hands to help lead his party’s work in the minority Parliament. Continue reading
Singh confident Trudeau will have to work with NDP, despite signals from Bloc
The Liberal party came short of a majority in October, which means that Trudeau will need to work with other parties to survive. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Federal leaders have a lot to prove in next Parliament session
It’s in the best interest of the country for all of the federal leaders to stop the chest-thumping and get to work, says Bill Kelly. Continue reading