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Why three byelections on April 13 could change the makeup of the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts. Here's a primer on how things could change. Where are...
Mar 23, 2026
Budget watchdog nominee promises 'pointy analysis' as MPs question independence
OTTAWA - Ottawa's choice for the next federal fiscal watchdog promised not to go lightly on the federal government if she is confirmed for the post. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and the cur...
Mar 23, 2026
Quebec's Bill 21 lands in the Supreme Court, with notwithstanding clause in spotlight
MONTREAL - A legal challenge to Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning Monday, and legal experts say whatever the eventual ruling, it will ha...
Mar 22, 2026
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs as a budget i...
Mar 22, 2026
Public servant 'scared' to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - A federal public servant says she's "scared" to take up the government's early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay fil...
Mar 22, 2026
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Dollarama earnings Dollarama Inc. is set to report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results on Tuesday. The...
Mar 22, 2026
Queen's Park resumes sitting after 14-week break, straight into budget season
TORONTO - Ontario's legislature is set to resume sitting Monday after a 14-week break that ended in a veritable deluge of news, partial proposals and headline-grabbing musings from Premier Doug Ford a...
Mar 22, 2026
Canadians living abroad looking to increase voter turnout ahead of byelections
OTTAWA - Canadians living abroad are calling for increased turnout among overseas voters and arguing that barriers to casting a ballot could be affecting election results. Timothy Veale, the director ...
Mar 22, 2026
PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
OTTAWA - Ottawa's nominee for federal fiscal watchdog will face questions from members of Parliament on Monday after a turbulent period for the budget office. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant a...
Mar 22, 2026
Amanda Lathlin, the first First Nations woman elected to Manitoba's legislature, dies
WINNIPEG - A member of Manitoba's government caucus and the first First Nations woman elected to the province's legislature has died. The Manitoba NDP Caucus says in a statement Saturday that Amanda L...
Mar 21, 2026
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
