It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. And it was supposed to remain a major part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legacy, both at home and abroad — part of an urgent global push to fight climate change. But instead of fulfilling those Liberal hopes, carbon pricing has … Read more
The Liberal party apologized to Speaker Greg Fergus Tuesday for using partisan language to advertise his event, after the Opposition Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois called for his resignation. The opposition parties called it yet another display of partisan behaviour from the Speaker of the House of Commons. The latest accusation stems from a post on the … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knows Canadians aren’t listening. He knows his defence against Conservative attacks over his signature climate policy isn’t working, at least not yet. But he plans to keep trying. And while he’s at it, his office is trying something new to get the Liberal government’s message out. Trudeau recently appeared on four … Read more
Dennis Mathu and Stephanie Gordon first started posting financial-advice videos on YouTube three years ago — a side hustle that helped to scratch a creative itch. They never imagined it would lead them down some of the most powerful political corridors in Canada. Mathu and Gordon — Steph & Den, as they’re known online — … Read more
The federal Liberals have unveiled their plan to solve the housing crisis, building on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands. “Today we are releasing the most comprehensive and ambitious housing plan ever seen in Canada,” Prime Minister … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2024 5:39 pm Updated April 5, 2024 5:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal MP Anthony Housefather says he will remain in the Liberal caucus despite the intense anger he still feels about a motion passed by the House of … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 4:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservatives have voted in favour of a bill that would ban replacement workers from being used during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces. It’s the first time Pierre Poilievre’s party has taken … Read more
Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife’s edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with. If the parties reach a deal, they plan to begin by launching with a select few drug categories while they continue to formulate a more robust national … Read more
The federal government is giving post-secondary institutions access to cheaper loans to try to spur the construction of student housing and relieve pressure on the rental market in college and university towns. “Canada needs more student housing and we’re going to help build it,” said Housing Minister Sean Fraser at a news conference in Ottawa … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 25, 2024 1:26 pm Updated January 25, 2024 1:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says working with the Liberals on pharmacare legislation is like wrestling with eels covered in oil. Singh says they are slimy and … Read more
