Politics

Oilsands companies and their advocates are doing their level best to stall Canada's climate plans, writes columnist Max Fawcett. Ottawa needs to hold them accountable.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled plans to create a special team focused on countering Russian disinformation and propaganda on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as Ukrainians prepared to mark the six-month anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of their country.

Far more women than men are saying goodbye to the Quebec legislature ahead of the fall election.

The federal health minister appointed a new chief nursing officer on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as the government works to overcome a critical nurse shortage that has left many hospitals across the country struggling to maintain care.

Temporary changes to the employment insurance program made during the pandemic are set to expire soon, jeopardizing access to jobless benefits for automotive workers in Windsor, Ont., who expect to be out of work in the fall, says a Unifor leader.

Premier François Legault says the fall provincial election campaign will launch "for real" on Sunday, August 28, 2022, following weeks of unofficial campaigning by political parties and billions of dollars already promised to voters.

Ukraine's ambassador to Canada says her country is investigating more than 28,000 suspected war crimes, including the killing of 373 children by Russian forces.

A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions.

Canada and Germany say a new hydrogen pact will kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected in just three years.

Patrick Laracy says the historic deal signed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, between Canada and Germany involving hydrogen energy could be a boon for his company’s salt reserve in western Newfoundland.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the German chancellor are visiting the western Newfoundland town of Stephenville later today, August 23, 2022, where they're set to sign a green energy deal.

The federal Treasury Board says it has no plans to expand a bonus — now paid to employees who speak English and French — to those who know an Indigenous language.

Ottawa is expected to sign separate agreements with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, that will see the two German auto manufacturers secure access to Canadian raw materials for batteries in electric vehicles.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government is open to easing regulatory requirements for projects that would facilitate the export of Canadian natural gas to Europe, but questioned whether a business case exists for such investments.

The governments of Canada and Quebec said on Monday, August 22, 2022, they reached an agreement in principle to protect endangered caribou in the province, but Indigenous and environmental groups said concrete action is needed.