Liberal MPs speak with reporters in Edmonton as a meeting of the party’s national caucus continues. Taking questions are ministers François-Philippe Champagne (finance) and Steven Guilbeault (identity and culture) as well as MPs Marc Miller, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Carlos Leitão, Salma Zahid, Yvan Baker, Wayne Long, Corey Hogan and Jonathan Wilkinson. They comment on projects of…
Ottawa, ON – Under the Liberals, Canadians have been forced to sacrifice their futures just to cover the cost of necessities like rent and food. Food prices have risen almost 40 per cent, and since Mark Carney took office, they have only continued to go up, rising 1.55 per cent. Meanwhile, rents have continued to…
In Edmonton, federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson takes part in an announcement about a rail infrastructure project. He is joined by Brian Cornick, president and CEO of Cando Rail and Terminals, and John Casola, chief investment officer at the Canada Infrastructure Bank. source
At a news conference in Edmonton, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin announce a $85.5 million investment through the Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing stream to advance energy-efficient, climate-resilient housing. The investment supports 21 projects and 17 studies nationwide. They are introduced by Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski. source
La Lieutenante-gouverneure du Québec, l’honorable Manon Jeannotte, préside la cérémonie d’assermentation des membres du nouveau cabinet du premier ministre François Legault. source
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith takes part in an announcement regarding the province’s aviation and aerospace sector. She is joined at the news conference in Edmonton by Joseph Schow, Alberta’s jobs minister, and industry representatives. source
Speaking with reporters in Edmonton, federal ministers Anita Anand (foreign affairs) and David McGuinty (national defence) discuss NATO’s response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland’s airspace. The ministers are in Edmonton to attend a meeting of the Liberal party’s national caucus. source
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks as the national Liberal caucus meets in Edmonton. The retreat comes ahead of Parliament’s return on September 15. source
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on the Anniversary of Canada’s Entrance into the Second World War: “Today marks the eighty-sixth anniversary of Canada’s entry into the war that shaped our world. In the months and years that followed…
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Nayrouz: “Tomorrow, Copts all over the world celebrate the start of a new year. This festival has its roots in ancient Egypt, but, like the Copts themselves, it is also deeply Christian. “The Coptic calendar counts…