United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race. She made her remarks during her last news conference before Albertans go to the polls on Monday. Smith says she would consult broadly…
UCP Leader Smith Says She Is ‘Delighted’ by Endorsements From Harper, Poilievre
As NDP Gathers to Talk Strategy, MPs Vow to Keep Liberals at Their Word on Pharmacare
At a three-day retreat in Ottawa this week, New Democrat members of Parliament are expected to focus discussions on getting more wins out of their confidence-and-supply agreement with the federal Liberals. Under the deal reached last March, the NDP agreed to support the minority government on key votes in the House of Commons to avoid…
House of Commons Committee Plans to Take Another Look at Updated Rogers-Shaw Deal
The House of Commons industry and technology committee is planning to initiate another study of the proposed Rogers-Shaw merger. Conservative MP Rick Perkins and New Democrat MP Brian Masse confirmed to The Canadian Press that the committee plans to meet on Jan. 25 to review the proposed $26 billion transaction. On Jan. 24, the Federal…
Holiday Travel Mess Shows Why Canadian Air Travel Industry Needs Competition: NDP
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says the holiday travel woes that left thousands of passengers stranded at airports or struggling to find flights home show why there should be more competition in Canada’s airspace. He says the lack of choice for passengers is also making flying less affordable, and he’s calling on the Liberal government…
Execs From Grocery Giants Push Back Against Inflation Profiteering Claims
Grocery executives are disputing an accusation that grocery giants are taking advantage of inflation to drive up their own profits. Executives from Loblaw and Empire testified at the House of Commons agriculture committee Monday as part of its study of food inflation. “Empire does not like inflation,” said Pierre St-Laurent, chief operating officer of Empire,…
David Eby to Become B.C.’s New Premier in Vancouver Ceremony, Replacing John Horgan
David Eby will take the oath of office to become British Columbia’s 37th premier during a ceremony on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. Eby replaces New Democrat Premier John Horgan, who announced last June he was leaving office due to health concerns. The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janet…
Prime Minister Announces Byelection in Mississauga-Lakeshore Riding on Dec 12
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has set the date for a federal byelection in the Greater Toronto Area. Voters in Mississauga-Lakeshore will head to the polls to pick their new member of Parliament on Dec. 12. The seat became empty earlier this year when former Liberal MP Sven Spengemann announced he was resigning to take a…
David Eby to Be Declared BC NDP Leader on Friday, Says Party
David Eby will officially be declared the leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party on Friday, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as premier. A statement from the party’s chief electoral officer Elizabeth Cull says after the executive’s decision last night to disqualify the only other candidate, Anjali Appadurai, she will declare…
Opposition BC Liberals Seek MLA Pay Freeze Ahead of Possible 10 Percent Increase
A call by the Opposition BC Liberals to freeze provincial politicians’ salaries as a show of solidarity with people struggling to make ends meet during inflationary times has found some traction with the New Democrat government. Members of the legislature could be in line for a salary increase in April of 10 percent or more, amounting to raises of at least $10,000, Liberal house leader Todd Stone said…
Conservatives May Support Part of the Liberal Government’s Affordability Plan on GST
The federal Conservatives opened the door on Wednesday to supporting part of the Liberal government’s affordability plan in one of their first moves with Pierre Poilievre as the new party leader. Tory MPs used their first caucus meeting since Parliament resumed sitting this week to discuss the proposal, which includes the first phase of a…
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