MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Conservative MP Ellis Ross is questioned about the expected announcement from the Alberta government on the proposal of a new oil pipeline to the coast of British Columbia. Minister Steven Guilbeault (Canadian Identity and Culture)…
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Yom Kippur: “Tonight, Jewish Canadians mark the start of Yom Kippur: the holiest day in their calendar. For communities gathering in homes and synagogues, worship and renewal is alive from coast to coast to coast. “On…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer take questions from reporters following their meeting in Toronto. source
OTTAWA – On Wednesday, NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) made clear his intention to propose an emergency debate in Parliament to protect Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) workers. Davies described how the heavy-handed approach from Prime Minister Mark Carney to unilaterally restructure Canada Post has isolated rural and Indigenous communities,…
October 1, 2025 – As ordered by the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to have custody of the birds at the British Columbia ostrich farm. There is ongoing veterinary oversight. Veterinary care being provided CFIA veterinarians have assessed one compromised animal and treatment is being provided. At the request…
La CAQ a tenu son congrès en fin de semaine à Gatineau, alors que des voix se sont fait entendre pour réclamer ouvertement la démission de François Legault. Les sondages actuels sont peu encourageants pour le parti, et certaines projections ne lui accordent aucun siège à l’Assemblée nationale. Philippe J. Fournier, créateur des blogues politiques…
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. Ministers Dominic LeBlanc (Canada-U.S. trade, intergovernmental affairs), Heath MacDonald (agriculture and agri-food), Mélanie Joly (industry), as well as MP Terry Sheehan face questions on reports that the federal government is considering greater access for U.S. dairy…
Washington a annoncé de nouveaux tarifs de 10 % sur les importations de bois d’œuvre canadien et de 25 % sur les importations d’armoires de cuisine, de meubles-lavabos et d’autres produits rembourrés en bois. Selon la Maison-Blanche, les quantités des importations dans ce secteur menacerait de nuire à la sécurité nationale. Les nouvelles taxes entreraient…
Conservatives speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. MP Jacques Gourde comments on the cost of Quebec Senator Amina Gerba’s trip to Vancouver to take English courses. MPs Gérald Deltell and Pierre Paul-Hus face questions on reports that the federal government is considering greater access for…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces a new project aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure. She is joined at the news conference in Calgary by Larry Kaumeyer, Alberta’s deputy minister of energy, and government officials. source