Tories seize on question of carbon tax increase after McKenna leaves door open
McKenna says there’s “no intention” to increase carbon tax but did not rule out the possibility of a boost following future consultations. Continue reading
Pierre Poilievre
Reality check: Is Elections Canada biased toward the Liberals?
Pierre Poilievre has had Canada’s elections agency in his crosshairs for years. Continue reading
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre begins solo filibuster of Liberal budget motion
The Conservative finance critic is using a procedural rule that allows unlimited speech time for the first Opposition member to speak on a budgetary matter. Continue reading
Why is Opposition pushing for Wilson-Raybould’s return to committee? To ask if Trudeau lied: Poilievre
The Conservatives and the NDP want to see former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould return for a second appearance before the House of Commons justice committee. Continue reading
As 2019 federal election looms, Pierre Poilievre rejoices in agitating the Liberals
Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer have both said they expect the fall campaign to be one of the nastiest in recent memory. Continue reading
Federal budget won’t be balanced until 2040, Finance Department says
A Finance Department report projects that by the end of fiscal year 2040-2041 there will be a surplus, but warns of a “fair degree of uncertainty.” Continue reading
Carbon taxes on coal-fired power plants to affect only some emissions
Ottawa is still negotiating with provinces that have coal plants on how they will be phased out and whether they will be allowed to keep operating any of them by reducing equivalent emissions elsewhere. Continue reading
Group whose head called for ‘eradication’ of Israel got Canada Summer Jobs cash for last 4 years
The Liberals are facing calls to revoke funding granted through the Canada Summer Jobs program to an Islamic organization whose leader Conservatives have accused of spreading “hatred” by calling for Israeli soldiers in Gaza to be sent home in “body bags.” Continue reading
After 12 hours of overnight votes, Filibuster 2.0 over carbon-tax costs ends without new price tag
The marathon voting session was sparked by Conservative demands for the government to release details on the cost of a carbon tax to Canadians. Continue reading
Tories force filibuster in attempt to get Liberals to disclose carbon tax cost
The Conservatives followed through on their threat to force Liberal to MPs vote through the night in an attempt to get the government to disclose the cost of its carbon tax plans. Continue reading