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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns his Calgary seat
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigned as a member of the legislature on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the same day his successor introduced her flagship sovereignty bill in the legislature, of which he had been a staunch critic.
How Alberta's proposed sovereignty act would work
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, her signature bill called the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act.
Senators ask Governor General to remove ‘Honourable’ from Don Meredith's title
Senators have voted to ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to have their former colleague Don Meredith stripped of his "Honourable" title.
Will and Kate off to Boston to seek out environmental entrepreneurs
The first overseas trip by the Prince and Princess of Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II begins on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, an occasion to show the world as much about who they are not as who they are.
Ontario Greens call for integrity inquiry into Ford's Greenbelt land development
Ontario Greens are calling for an integrity probe after the Opposition NDP asked the province's auditor-general to calculate the spike in value of property suddenly at risk of losing its Greenbelt status.
Russ Diabo joins Assembly of First Nations as adviser to national chief
Russ Diabo will advise National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on specific files like AFN restructuring, self-government agreements and Bill C-15, Canada's application of UNDRIP.
Canada outlines state of wild species ahead of Montreal biodiversity conference
At least 2,253 species are at risk of being wiped out, according to a comprehensive new report on the status of wild plants, animals, insects and fungi in Canada.
Ivey Foundation to shut down, give away $100-million endowment by 2027
The Ivey Foundation announced Tuesday that it would begin distributing the remainder of its funds to climate organizations starting next year, citing the urgency of the climate crisis and a need to modernize philanthropic foundations.
Montreal anti-radicalization centre focuses on far-right violence
Montreal's anti-radicalization centre no longer occupies the same spacious offices that once received high-profile visitors such as then-UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon.
Conservatives 'fearmongering' over assault-style gun ban: Mendicino
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is accusing the Conservatives of "whipping up fear" that the Liberal government is outlawing ordinary long guns and hunting rifles.
Trudeau visits Saskatchewan First Nation ripped apart by mass killing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked through blowing snow on Monday, November 28, 2022, to lay tobacco on the graves of victims of a mass stabbing before listening to family members who have been grieving for nearly three months.
Liberals spent big time in fall update: parliamentary budget officer
Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux told members of Parliament on Monday, November 28, 2022, that the federal government did not show fiscal restraint in its recent fall economic statement.
Joly wants discipline for Russian ambassador for anti-LGBTQ community tweets
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has had her department summon Russia's ambassador over social media postings against LGBTQ people.
Cold, snowy winter hits hard and fast
Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.