David Suzuki to leave CBC’s ‘The Nature of Things’ in the spring
Eco-activist David Suzuki says it's time for him to pass the mantle to a new host of CBC’s “The Nature of Things.”
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Canada to end vaccine requirements and ArriveCan app at border Sept. 30
The last of Canada's COVID-19 border restrictions will disappear at the end of this month with the expiry of a cabinet order affecting mandatory vaccinations, testing and quarantine of international travellers.
Tories claim Poilievre's popularity forced Liberals to talk of easing border restrictions
The government was motivated to reconsider COVID-19 restrictions at Canada's border because of the growing popularity of new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, MPs from his caucus said on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Inflation, taxes and cryptocurrency: Poilievre takes aim at Liberals in first question period as Opposition leader
Pierre Poilievre homed in on inflation, housing and tax increases during his first question period as leader of the official Opposition. He also fielded several retorts about his past comment that Canadians can “opt-out of inflation” with cryptocurrency.
Trudeau greeted by throngs of admirers at Calgary Stampede events
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Calgary where he was surrounded by mostly friendly crowds as he attended a pancake breakfast, visited the Stampede grounds and spoke at a Liberal fundraiser.
As leaders tumble, what lies ahead for conservatism in Canada?
The fall of Jason Kenney, a juggernaut of conservatism in Canada, has prompted many federal Tories to consider the future of the party, which is in the midst of being decided in a leadership race seen as a fractious fight for its soul.
After April 1 vaccinated travellers won't need COVID-19 test to enter Canada
Vaccinated travellers will no longer need to show a COVID-19 test to enter Canada beginning April 1, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos officially announced on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Conservatives help fast-track the government's conversion therapy ban
Canada's House of Commons erupted into a scene of cheers and cross-party hugs on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, as MPs unanimously adopted a motion presented by a Conservative MP to fast-track the passage of a Liberal government bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ Canadians.
Liberal MPs gather in Ottawa after disappointing election result
Justin Trudeau says his new government has a lot of work to do to ensure it is governing for the entire country, but his MPs are warning the prime minister not to go too far to placate regions that spurned core Liberal policies and values.
Alberta, Saskatchewan go Tory Blue, face challenges with Liberal minority
Alberta and Saskatchewan were painted a solid Conservative blue on Monday, October 21, 2019, but leaders must now wrap their heads around getting resources to market with a Liberal minority government in Ottawa that will need the help of other parties to remain in power.
Ottawa urges provinces to end conversion therapy as Alberta city bans practice
The federal government is urging all provincial governments to put an end to conversion therapy as it looks at changes to the Criminal Code.
Former cabinet minister leading Conservative charge to win back seats in Alta
A former federal Conservative cabinet minister from Alberta is back in the political game, hoping to take down the Liberal minister in charge of the nation's energy industry, in the heart of the country's oil patch.
State-sanctioned LGBTQ discrimination continues, advocates say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized for past state-sanctioned discrimination against LGBTQ people in Canada, but advocates argue his Liberal government could be doing more to stop it from happening now.