Patrick Weiler

The Liberal caucus turned its attention to the party's plan for the next election on Wednesday, after an unsuccessful attempt by some MPs to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.

The Alberta Energy Regulator's $50,000 fine for Imperial Oil for tailings leaks at one of its oilsands facilities is a paltry measure in the face of its massive profits, according to several critics.

Replacement legislation for the Harper era Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act has been passed by the House through a unanimous motion and is now being considered by the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee.

The federal government is considering advertising the benefits of the carbon price rebate in the latest sign Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning to defend the policy tooth and nail against Conservative attacks.

“The longer that we delay, the harder it will be to bring this into force,” British Columbia MP Patrick Weiler told Canada’s National Observer in a phone interview.

Not one, but two federal committees now want Suncor CEO Rich Kruger to answer for his statement that the company will focus on its oilsands operations to pad the pockets of shareholders.

Justin Trudeau's Liberals have picked up one more seat in Quebec, pushing them slightly ahead of the Bloc Quebecois in the province.