Jagmeet Singh

The Liberals have found themselves with a financial windfall amid an economic rebound, though the extra room is largely spoken for thanks to COVID-19 measures and relief for flooded British Columbia.

A Conservative amendment to last month's throne speech was defeated by a vote of 215-117.

Three federal New Democrat MPs have signed a petition denouncing British Columbia's NDP government for its handling of an Indigenous protest at a pipeline work site and voicing distress at the federal NDP's response.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh took turns pointing out the Canadians they said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ignoring as he embarks on his third mandate. 

Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says the risk of future storms has to be taken into account as British Columbia rebuilds following massive rainstorms and deadly mudslides.

Opposition parties were ready to pounce after Gov. Gen. Mary May Simon read the throne speech to officially open Canada’s 44th Parliament on Tuesday, criticizing the Liberals for a lack of clear priorities.

On the first day of Parliament’s new sitting, some of Canada’s federal opposition parties are calling for an emergency debate to tackle the flooding in British Columbia as another atmospheric river is expected to batter the province in the coming days.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, a formal pact to prop up the minority Liberal government — including a coalition — is not on the table.

Liberal House leader Mark Holland said on Monday, November 8, 2021, the government intends to collaborate with any party willing to make the minority Parliament work.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan says a biopsy has shown a growth in his throat was cancerous, but his prognosis is good and he expects to make a full recovery.

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero say it wants to align capital with a net-zero world. Or as its leader Mark Carney describes it, the new “plumbing” for the world’s financial system to ensure green investments flow.

Jagmeet Singh says Canada should consider having a permanent hybrid Parliament to attract more women and parents with young children to federal politics.

Indigenous leaders say Pope Francis must be ready to deliver an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools if he visits Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's freshly appointed cabinet includes a new ministerial post to tackle his election promises on mental health and addictions.

Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of MPs deciding that only fully vaccinated MPs, staff and visitors can enter the House of Commons.