Tag Archives: Politics

OTTAWA - A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying the Montreal man's lawsuit against Canada is based on "an elaborate theory" crafted fro...

OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney. The MP for Sydney-Victoria made the announcem...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts. In a Thursday ...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board in a dispute over a safety plan where the board barred police from schools except in emergencies. Minister L...

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said potential U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her community at risk, as she became the latest mayor to join an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities...

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include oil in his tariff plan as he confirmed his intention to impose devastating duties on Canadian imports on ...

WINNIPEG - The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who is al...

OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate for victims' rights to help lead Canada's efforts to tackle human trafficking. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasang...

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is sending a delegation to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, Health Minister Adriana LaGrang...

TORONTO - The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company plans to "remain disciplined" this year amid a competitive telecom market, but could face challenges from Canada's reduced ...