Parliament
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Independent MP Derek Sloan announces plans to start new political partyDuring a campaign-style stop in western Canada, Independent MP Derek Sloan revealed he's starting his own political platform and is only weeks away from approval.CanadaJul 27
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Senate passes government budget, net-zero carbon bills before breaking for summerTwo other priority bills were not passed, including changes to the Broadcasting Act to apply Canadian content rules to streaming giants and a ban on conversion therapy.PoliticsJun 29
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Lethbridge MP votes against conversion therapy ban after petition started in cityBill C-6, which would ban conversion therapy, will now move before the Senate after it was passed in the House of Commons. Rachael Harder was one of 63 MPs to vote against the billNewsJun 24
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Emergency House of Commons debate on COVID-19 devolves into finger-pointingVeteran Green MP Elizabeth May requested the debate, appealing to MPs to think about how Canada can develop a more nationally co-ordinated approach to the pandemic.HealthApr 21
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Virtual voting begins in Parliament with debut of phone appThe introduction of a mobile voting app is the latest adaptation of the parliamentary process during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMar 8
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Saskatoon medically-assisted dying facility on hold pending Bill C-7A Saskatoon man's plans to improve access to medical assistance in dying with a new facility are on pause as Bill C-7 remains before parliament.CanadaMar 5
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PBO’s latest estimate says warships will cost $77B as estimated price jumps $17BParliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux's latest estimate is $17 billion more than the government's stated price for the 15 warships.PoliticsFeb 24
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Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second readingEstimates from the Canadian Gaming Association suggest that Canadians may be spending as much as $14 billion illegally on single-game sports bets.CanadaFeb 22
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We can condemn and combat extremism without loosening the definition of ‘terrorism’Loosening the definition of “terrorism” could set a troubling precedent, Rob Breakenridge argues — one that could be abused for political purposes.CommentaryFeb 6
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Canada’s vaccine delays to dominate agenda as Parliament set to resume MondayDelays in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to dominate the agenda, with opposition parties planning to press the Liberals for answers.CanadaJan 24
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