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As Jan. 6 hearings resume, here’s what we’ve learned about the attack so far
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol is set to resume its series of public hearings Tuesday, which have shed light on the riot i…
12 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Canada’s premiers enter final day of summer meetings in Victoria, B.C.
Canada’s premiers are meeting again today in Victoria after a day of talks dominated by health care.
12 Jul 2022 | Politics -
National Indigenous leaders talk reconciliation with Canadian premiers in B.C.
Indigenous leaders from across Canada met with the country’s premiers on Monday to discuss a range of reconciliation priorities at an annual meeting near Victoria.
11 Jul 2022 | Politics -
U.S. backs Canada’s decision to return Nord Stream 1 turbine to Germany
The Canadian federal government has found a powerful supporter for its decision to allow a natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe to resume operations.
11 Jul 2022 | Politics -
New N.S. Liberal leader says party must ‘run a better campaign’ to win next election
The Nova Scotia Liberal Party’s newly-elected leader says they’ll have to “run a better campaign” to win the next provincial election in three years and reclaim the…
11 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Japan’s ruling coalition increases majority in parliament after Abe assassination
Japan‘s conservative coalition government increased its majority in the upper house of parliament in an election on Sunday, two days after the assassination of domi…
11 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Canada’s premiers set to meet in Victoria for summer gathering
Canada’s premiers are starting their summer gathering at a Victoria-area First Nation where they’ll meet with leaders of the National Indigenous Organizations, a co…
11 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Biden says he’s considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden said Sunday he is considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access even though the White …
10 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner speaks out about CPC leadership race
Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner is speaking publicly for the first time since she announced online that she will not be running in the leadership race f…
10 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Boris Johnson’s Brexit damage ‘lives on’ despite resignation, warn EU lawmakers
From his days stoking anti-European Union sentiment with exaggerated newspaper stories, to his populist campaign leading Britain out of the bloc and reneging on the…
09 Jul 2022 | Politics -
The path to Trump’s return could be paved by crowded GOP race
As Donald Trump considers another White House run, polls show he’s the most popular figure in the Republican Party. But it wasn’t always that way.
09 Jul 2022 | Politics -
As Calgary Stampede returns, politicians hope to lasso support in Alberta
There’s more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats and horses — it’s also a major opportunity for politicians.
09 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Biden signs order on abortion access, urges women to vote in November
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the su…
08 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Patrick Brown: Liberal MP seeks probe on whether CPC ‘benefitted’ from alleged wrongdoing
Alleged wrongdoing by now ex-Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown may have “benefited” the party and warrants investigation, one Liberal MP is urging the…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Biden awards Simone Biles, John McCain, 15 others the Presidential Medal of Freedom
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles,…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Line 5: Michigan panel wants details on Great Lakes oil tunnel plan
A Michigan regulatory panel said Thursday that it needs more information about safety risks before it can rule on Enbridge’s plan to extend an oil pipeline through …
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
After U.K.’s Boris Johnson steps down, who could become the next PM?
Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Quebec judge under fire over sexual assault discharge citing career impact
A Quebec judge is facing intense criticism and calls for a conduct review after granting a conditional discharge to a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault — and…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Patrick Brown appeals Conservative leadership disqualification despite party rules
Patrick Brown is appealing his disqualification from the Conservative leadership race, despite the party’s election rules stating that all decisions by the leadersh…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
U.S. Capitol hearings: Why should Canadians care? Extremism, security experts weigh in
Bombshell after bombshell of shocking revelations continue to be unearthed during hearings on the United States Capitol insurrection, which are set to continue into…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
British PM Boris Johnson expected to step down amid political fallout
Boris Johnson will announce his resignation as British prime minister on Thursday after he was abandoned by ministers and his Conservative Party’s lawmakers who sai…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Boris Johnson resigns as British prime minister
Boris Johnson has resigned as Britain’s prime minister, bringing an end to one of the rockiest tenures for a world leader in modern times after a series of scandals…
07 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Canadian soldier James Topp to face court martial over vaccine criticism in uniform
The Canadian soldier who recently led a protest march to Ottawa is now facing a court martial for having spoken out against the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccin…
06 Jul 2022 | Politics -
‘Burying the hatchet’: First Nations chiefs reject suspension of AFN national chief
A majority of First Nations chiefs in Canada have voted against the suspension of Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald.
06 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Patrick Brown disqualified from Conservative leadership race
Patrick Brown, a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race, has been disqualified, according to a statement released by the party on Tuesday.
06 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Canada ratifies NATO membership bids by Sweden, Finland as Russian assault continues
Canada has become the first country to ratify Sweden and Finland‘s request to join NATO, bringing the two countries closer to full membership.
05 Jul 2022 | Politics -
‘The truth will be told’: AFN national chief leads procession into annual general assembly
Despite some efforts to limit her participation, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald led the grand procession into the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general meeti…
05 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Sweden, Finland step closer to joining NATO after signing accession protocol
The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals …
05 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Roe v. Wade overturn sheds light on the gerrymandering common in U.S. legislature
In overturning a half-century of nationwide legal protection for abortion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Roe v. Wade had been wrongly decided and that it was ti…
03 Jul 2022 | Politics -
More flexibility could be added to anti-Taliban law to help Afghans: minister
A law outlawing any dealings with the Taliban, which charities complain is impeding their ability to help needy Afghans, could be adjusted by the federal government…
02 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Germans urged to prepare for possible gas shortage amid Russia’s war
Fearing Russia might cut off natural gas supplies, the head of Germany‘s regulatory agency for energy called on residents Saturday to save energy and to prepare for…
02 Jul 2022 | Politics -
New York passes new limits on concealed gun permits after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
New York lawmakers approved a sweeping overhaul Friday of the state’s handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits on firearms after the Supreme Court r…
02 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Canada Day 2022: Celebrations getting underway as thousands expected to gather in Ottawa
Celebrations are getting underway for Canada Day in the nation’s capital after two years that saw Canadians marking the country’s birthday at home, or virtually due…
01 Jul 2022 | Politics -
Poilievre leads march of convoy protesters beside man with far-right extremist ties
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30 Jun 2022 | Politics -
Staggering 675,000 members signed up to choose next Conservative leader, party says
About 675,000 members have signed up to vote for a new leader of the federal Conservatives — a staggering number that the Tories believe sets an all-time record for…
30 Jun 2022 | Politics