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Philadelphia braces for contentious midterm elections – and what comes next
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is in a leafy section of Northwest Philadelphia. Driving the 30 or so minutes from downtown, you travel along narrow, winding roa…
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Democracy is on the ballot in U.S. midterms with ‘conspiracy’ candidates: David Frum
A strong showing from Republican candidates who believe in conspiracy theories during next week’s United States midterm elections could deepen cracks in the country…
06 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Federal by-election to take place in Mississauga-Lakeshore on Dec. 12
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Sunday that a by-election will be held on Dec. 12 in the electoral district of Mississauga-Lakeshore.
06 Nov 2022 | Politics -
U.S. cyber chief: No reason to believe election infrastructure ‘at risk’ ahead of midterms
The Biden administration’s cyber security director says there’s ‘no evidence’ that the technology underpinning the U.S. electoral system is ‘at risk’ ahead of Tuesd…
06 Nov 2022 | Politics -
U.S. far-right could see a midterm boost. What would that mean for Canada?
The U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday could see a greater number of far-right candidates take federal and state office, expanding their influence over the country’s…
06 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Former Ontario finance minister Charles Sousa set to run in federal byelection
The federal Liberals have nominated a former Ontario cabinet minister to run in an upcoming byelection in Mississauga.
05 Nov 2022 | Politics -
North Korea’s missile program growing stronger despite sanctions, analysis shows
Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and mis…
04 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Trudeau weighing ‘all options’ on notwithstanding clause use amid CUPE Ontario strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is weighing “all different options” when asked Friday whether Ottawa will seek to amend the use of the controversi…
04 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Emergencies Act inquiry: ‘Diagolon’ leader Jeremy MacKenzie testifying today
“Diagolon” founder Jeremy MacKenzie is testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act today, after petitioning the commis…
04 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Notley asks Smith to confirm promise to hold Alberta provincial election May 29, not seek delay
Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader wants a public guarantee from Premier Danielle Smith that she will follow through on her promise to hold the next general election o…
04 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Israel election: PM Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s office says he has conceded defeat to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in this week’s election.
03 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Emergencies Act inquiry: Tamara Lich and other convoy organizers to testify
Three organizers of the “Freedom Convoy’‘ protests in Ottawa are to appear Thursday at the public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act.
03 Nov 2022 | Politics -
U.S. concerned over threat of Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia, vows response
The United States is concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia and will not hesitate to respond if necessary, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesda…
01 Nov 2022 | Politics -
Blair, Lucki insist ‘request’ about Nova Scotia shooting info was not political pressure
The head of the RCMP and the former public safety minister continued to insist on Monday that there was no political interference in a police investigation into the…
31 Oct 2022 | Politics -
China warns of ‘arms race’ amid report U.S. deploying nuclear-capable jets to Australia
The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S.…
31 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Ex-Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly continues testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry
Former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly is expected to continue his testimony Monday morning at the public inquiry investigating Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act …
31 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Environment minister slams oilpatch for raking in cash and sitting idle on climate action
The federal environment minister is calling out Canada’s oil companies for failing to put cash behind their promises to tackle climate change.
29 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Musk and U.S. midterms: Could Twitter takeover trigger rise in misinformation?
With the U.S. midterm elections less than two weeks away, Elon Musk‘s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter could unleash a fresh wave of election misinformation just …
28 Oct 2022 | Politics -
David Eby to be sworn in as B.C.’s next premier Nov. 18
David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia’s new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin on Nov. 18, the office of outgoing leader John Horgan has announced.
27 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Canadian officials in Haiti to assess humanitarian, security crises: Joly
Canadian government officials are in Haiti to assess the Caribbean nation’s humanitarian and security crisis, Ottawa said on Thursday amid ongoing international dis…
27 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Emergencies Act inquiry: CSIS evidence can be kept from public eye, commissioner rules
CSIS testimony about the federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act will unfold behind closed doors, ruled the commissioner overseeing the inquiry,…
27 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Threats against public figures an issue feds ‘carefully’ looking to address: Trudeau
Harassment and threats against public figures have become a growing problem across Canada — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is “carefully” loo…
26 Oct 2022 | Politics -
U.S. secretary of state Blinken to discuss Haiti crisis, Ukraine during Ottawa visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ottawa and Montreal this week, ahead of major global summits and a possible military intervention in Haiti.
26 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Vancouver council green light’s UN Indigenous rights plan
Vancouver council has passed an Indigenous rights strategy that it says will make the city a national and world leader in implementing a plan towards reconciliation.
26 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Canada-U.K. relation to stabilize with Rishi Sunak as British PM, expert says
Canada‘s relations with Britain, and negotiations for a new free trade deal, should get some stability with news that former U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak will …
25 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Rishi Sunak set to become next U.K. PM after rivals quit leadership race
Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s next prime minister after he won the race to lead the Conservative Party, leaving him with the task of steering a deeply divided c…
24 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Ex-British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak leads UK leader race; Johnson yet to declare
Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak was frontrunner Sunday in the Conservative Party’s race to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, as he garnered the public …
23 Oct 2022 | Politics -
The West Block – Episode 6, Season 12
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23 Oct 2022 | Politics -
10 races to watch in Monday’s municipal elections across Ontario
Municipal elections are taking place Monday across Ontario. Here are 10 mayoral races to watch:
23 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Boris Johnson lands in U.K. amid speculation of Tory leadership run
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson landed back in Britain on Saturday morning, ahead of a possible tilt at reclaiming his former job.
22 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Can Metro Vancouver’s new mayors turn the tide on housing? Experts say not so fast
The winners of British Columbia’s municipal elections last week — particularly those in the Metro Vancouver region — will have to hit the ground running when it com…
22 Oct 2022 | Politics -
After Liz Truss’ resignation, the British public won’t choose new PM. Here’s why
Observers of Britain’s governing structure can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through a succession of prime m…
22 Oct 2022 | Politics -
David Eby declared B.C.’s NDP leader
David Eby was declared the leader of British Columbia’s governing New Democrats Friday amid controversy around a leadership race where his only rival was disqualifi…
21 Oct 2022 | Politics -
Parti Québécois refuses constitutionally required loyalty oath to King
Members of a second Quebec opposition party are refusing to swear allegiance to King Charles III, as required by the Canadian Constitution.
21 Oct 2022 | Politics