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Former NDP MP Speaks Out Against ‘Woke’ School Boards

A former NDP MP is criticizing “woke school boards” over several recent controversies, saying the actions of the school boards are giving conservatives “ammunition.” In a Twitter post, Erin Weir, who was the Regina-Lewvan MP from 2015 to 2019 and a member of the federal NDP party from 2015 to 2018, referred to the case…


BC Liberals Float New Party Name as Part of Rebranding Effort

The BC Liberal Party could have a new name in its next election campaign against the NDP. The party announced on Sept. 27 that it is considering changing its name to BC United as a “fresh alternative” in its rebranding effort. “BC United is a fresh alternative that expresses the Party’s longstanding commitment to unity…


BC Liberals Propose New Party Name as Part of Rebranding Effort

The BC Liberal Party could have a new name in its next election campaign against the NDP. The party announced on Sept. 27 that it is considering changing its name to BC United as a “fresh alternative” in its rebranding effort. “BC United is a fresh alternative that expresses the Party’s longstanding commitment to unity…


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…


NDP Won’t Bend Any Further on Federal Dental-Care Pan, Singh Says

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party was willing to be flexible on the first phase of the Liberal government’s dental-care plan, but in future the New Democrats will bend no further. The government agreed to bring in a federal dental plan for uninsured low- and middle-income families as part of a supply and confidence…


NDP Won’t Bend Any Further on Federal Dental-Care Plan, Singh Says

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party was willing to be flexible on the first phase of the Liberal government’s dental-care plan, but in future the New Democrats will bend no further. The government agreed to bring in a federal dental plan for uninsured low- and middle-income families as part of a supply and confidence…


Singh Says NDP Responsible for Liberals’ New Affordability Plan

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is responsible for the Liberals’ new plan aimed at tackling cost-of-living issues for low-income earners amid high inflation, announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier today. “We fought hard and have been demanding, since the spring, that the Liberal government step up and give people some respect—the dignity…


Yukon Premier Sandy Silver Says He Won’t Seek Re-election, Calls for Leadership Vote

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he will not seek another term as MLA for Klondike, and has asked the Yukon Liberal Party to initiate proceedings to select a new leader. Silver says he’ll continue to serve as a member of the legislature until the end of his term, with the next election not due until…


Elizabeth May Joins Green Leadership Race, Says Party Has Been in Disarray

Elizabeth May launched her bid to reclaim the leadership of the federal Green Party on Wednesday saying she wanted to rebuild the party and turn it into an influential political force, including on fighting climate change. May, who quit as leader of the Greens in 2019, is running on a joint ticket with Jonathan Pedneault,…


Manitoba Offering Money to Some Families, Seniors to Help With Rising Cost of Living

The Manitoba government promised Wednesday to send cheques tosome families and seniors to help them battle inflation. The Progressive Conservative government is also raising benefits for certain people on social assistance, and offering a temporary boost in funding to food banks. “It is beyond clear that many Manitobans are hurting and having a hard time…