politics
Debates commission looking at changes after 'perfect storm' clouded last leaders' showdown
The head of Canada’s Leaders’ Debates Commission says the independent body should stop organizing post-debate news conferences and will make changes to how it decides what leaders to invite after this spring’s leadership debate was surrounded by controversy. Source link
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad announces resignation
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad has announced his resignation but will remain on as an MLA. Source link
Learning lessons of Ukraine war, Canadian military creates joint command
The Canadian military is undertaking a structural reorganization designed to make the force more nimble and adaptable to new technology, the Department of National Defence said Thursday. Source link
Building better homes key to fixing Indigenous housing crisis, says report
Energy efficient homes are key to fixing some health issues and solving the housing crisis in Indigenous communities, according to a new report on Indigenous housing. Source link
Trade tensions temporarily on backburner as PM visits Washington for FIFA celebration
Though Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming trip to the U.S. is all about FIFA soccer, it’s hard to overlook the political tensions ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If there’s an opportunity to nudge Canada-U.S. relations in a more positive direction, insiders suggest Carney should take it. Source link
Why a tonne of industrial carbon costs $95 in Alberta but credits sell for less than $20
A key part of the pipeline deal between Alberta and Ottawa is a “minimum effective credit price of $130 per tonne” on industrial carbon emissions, but already the two levels of government are talking about that figure in different ways. The rhetoric is confusing at best; contradictory at worst. And it raises questions about how […]
Why a tax credit in the Ottawa-Alberta energy deal is being called both a 'game changer' and 'betrayal'
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the inclusion of a credit tied to enhanced oil recovery in the recent Ottawa-Alberta agreement represents a “betrayal,” while those in the industry say it’s a “game changer.” Source link
Prime Minister Carney hosts Canadian tennis star Mboko on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour. Source link
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws: source
The Bloc Québécois is planning to introduce an amendment to a Liberal government bill that would remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, a source has told CBC News. Source link
Conservatives call for end to 'one-click citizenship,' return to in-person ceremonies
The Conservatives are asking the Liberal government to end “one-click citizenship” and return all citizenship ceremonies to in-person events. Source link