NDP MP Gord Johns calls for end to fur farming – October 2, 2025
NDP MP Gord Johns holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to call for a ban on fur farming. He is joined by Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers.
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NDP MP Gord Johns holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to call for a ban on fur farming. He is joined by Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers.
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Janice Charette, Canada’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, talks about the importance of international trips to the Carney government’s agenda. The strategists panel—Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule—weigh in on the controversy over the Public Safety Minister’s leaked comments on the gun buyback program, how the government is responding, and where the…
Michael Serapio turns to the strats panel as Mark Carney prepares to table his first budget on November 4. With major spending on defence and national projects, concerns persist about deficits and whether fiscal guardrails are holding. At the same time, affordability has re-emerged as Canadians’ top concern, raising questions about Ottawa’s focus. Communication is…
Brian Menzies, executive director, Independent Wood Processors Association of BC – “This review is timely and will help improve access to more wood fibre for value-added wood manufacturers who do not hold tenured forest licenses. Certainty of wood supply is essential for developing a diverse, innovative and value-added wood manufacturing sector, and this review strengthens…
Justice Minister Sean Fraser speaks to reporters in Edmonton as a meeting of the party’s national caucus continues. Minister Fraser discusses the government’s priorities for forthcoming crime and public safety legislation in the coming session of Parliament. source
Victoria, British Columbia, September 25, 2025 — The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, will give remarks at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. Following his remarks he will participate in a brief media scrum on site. Date:Friday, September 26, 2025 Time:9:00 a.m. PT Location:Victoria…
VICTORIA – Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford, has been selected as the new chair of the BC NDP caucus. Begg was first elected MLA in 2017, and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. Before entering politics, he served as an RCMP officer for more than 38 years. Premier David Eby said:“Garry Begg brings with him a…