politics
Poilievre names Conservatives' point person on the Alberta referendum
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has tapped Alberta MP Dane Lloyd to serve as the party’s referendum lead for Alberta, as the province prepares to vote on a question related to separation this fall. Source link
Federal Liberals select Tanveer Shahnawaz as candidate for Beaches-East York byelection
The Liberal Party of Canada has selected Tanveer Shahnawaz as their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in the Beaches-East York riding. Source link
Canada to temporarily bar entry by foreign nationals recently in Congo due to Ebola risk
As part of new, temporary border measures to combat the spread of Ebola, the Canadian government on Sunday said it would deny entry to foreign nationals who had been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days. Source link
What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions
To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory. Source link
Alberta First Nations intend to 'rock the vote' against separatism
First Nations leaders in Alberta are turning to a campaign that saw record on-reserve voter turnout in an effort to tip the scales against the separatist movement during October’s provincial referendum. Source link
Minister says nothing went wrong with Ottawa's response to Ontario wildfires
As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa’s response. Source link
AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism
First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism. Source link
Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire
Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened. Source link
Stop 'chirping' about wildfire smoke and send help like Canada has, Ford tells Republican politicians
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American politicians need to stop complaining about the wildfire smoke that’s drifting over the border and do the right thing by sending help — like Canada has done when U.S. states were struck by recent natural disasters. Source link
Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border. Source link