politics
Carney meets with opposition leaders ahead of budget address
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with leaders of the opposition parties ahead of a speech to university students in which he’s expected to discuss his government’s impending budget. Source link
Some Conservative MPs doubt Poilievre’s leadership after podcast remarks about RCMP
After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blasted RCMP leadership on a recent podcast, some party members told Radio-Canada they are questioning whether they will continue supporting him. Source link
Former diplomat speaks out after Federal Court intervenes in discrimination complaint
Minority rights advocates say the case of a former diplomat who had to appeal to the Federal Court to force her employer to investigate her discrimination complaints underscores the need to reform whistleblower protection in Canada’s public service. Source link
With Bill C-2’s fate uncertain, spy agency argues its ability to do its job ‘eroding’
With the fate of the Liberal government’s security bill in doubt, Canada’s spy agency is laying its cards on the table, arguing for urgent change to how it legally accesses Canadians’ electronic information. Source link
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Tens of thousands mistakenly approved for dental coverage, Health Canada says
Roughly 70,000 people were approved for coverage under the public dental insurance program, but were later deemed ineligible or had been assessed for an incorrect copayment level, Health Canada said Tuesday. Source link
With food inflation rising, Conservatives demand Liberal action on cost of living
With food inflation increasing in September, the Conservatives are blasting the federal Liberals over the cost of living, as the minority government prepares to table a budget that will need the support of at least one other party. Source link
Liberal House leader ‘starting to worry’ about support for upcoming budget
Liberal House leader Steve MacKinnon signalled Tuesday that he’s concerned the government’s budget might not get support from the opposition benches, while at the same time dismissing some demands other parties have laid out. Source link
AG uncovers unsafe drinking water, toilets that don't work in military housing
Canada’s auditor general found serious problems with the military’s aging living quarters, including deteriorating exterior walls, toilets that don’t work and a lack of safe drinking water. Source link
Carney says Trump afraid to bet against Blue Jays because ‘he doesn’t like to lose’
Prime Minister Mark Carney took a friendly swing at Donald Trump on Thursday, joking that the U.S. president is afraid to make a bet against the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 World Series. Source link