Scheer would restore Harper's child fitness and arts tax credits Liberals axed
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer wants to revive two more of Stephen Harper's boutique tax credits axed by the Trudeau Liberals.
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These Ontario climate researchers are dumping oil in a lake to help the environment
A research team in the province's northwest is touching on some of the most polarized debates going on in the country: from climate change to the potential dangers of transporting — and spilling — oil.
Party leaders contend with posts and past lives from candidates in campaign
The federal party leaders have spent the first days of the election campaign talking policy, as they'd like, and dismissing and defending candidates over old social-media posts, which they'd rather not.
After sexual harassment problem of the past, Conservatives work to raise party standards
The Conservative Party of Canada is putting the final touches on an anti-harassment policy that's to apply to candidates in the October election.
The art of sloganeering: How many ways can politicians say 'change'?
Change. Forward. Together. For you. They are the buzzwords of political campaigns worldwide, used time and again in various combinations, to sum up a campaign theme in few enough letters to fit on a podium sign.
Stephen Harper fundraising pitch used to raise money, for Liberals
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has been conscripted to help fill the election war chest — of the Liberal party.
Trudeau has delivered on half of his 2015 promises, says new book
A new book arriving on the eve of the federal election campaign is offering policy geeks a comprehensive take on whether Justin Trudeau lived up to his 2015 vows.
Justin Trudeau seeks to highlight climate policy in visit to Canada's Far North
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau injected a dose of electoral politics into an announcement on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in Canada's Far North, taking aim at his Conservative rival while unveiling details on two marine protected areas.
Cameron Ahmad had a lot to say about Harper last week. Most of it was false.
Five of the six claims director of communications Cameron Ahmad made about the former prime minister on Twitter were at least partially incorrect.
Ex-senator Don Meredith harassed staff, constable, ethics officer reports
The Senate’s ethics officer says ex-senator Don Meredith created a poisoned work environment by harassing a half-dozen employees, plus a constable in the upper chamber's protection service.
Tory candidate asks Federal Court to move voting day off Jewish holiday
A Conservative candidate for a seat in Toronto in this fall's federal election is asking the Federal Court to shift voting day because it falls on a Jewish holiday.
Fight strongmen with 'better stories,' says Obama
Obama's talk touched on everything from his memories of his first visit to Ottawa, and the cookies in his likeness that are still sold in the Byward Market, to reflections on parenting, feminism, his famous 2004 convention speech, his wife Michelle Obama — and the current NBA finals matchup, featuring a Canadian team, the Toronto Raptors, for the first time.
Senate committee votes to investigate failed prosecution of Mark Norman
A Senate committee is launching an inquiry into the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.
RCMP defends 'thorough, independent' investigation into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
The RCMP is defending its investigation of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, which has come under sustained fire since the politically charged case against the military's former second-in-command collapsed earlier this week.
Supreme Court has 'full confidence' in Gascon following mysterious absence
The Supreme Court of Canada won't discuss why Justice Clement Gascon briefly disappeared this week, but says it has "full confidence" the reason does not affect the judge's ability to do his job.