politics
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
The Liberals have picked up another Conservative floor crosser bringing them within a hair’s bradth of a majority Source link
How a Senate bill could end the Indian Act's 2nd-generation cut-off
For 150 years, who is considered a “Status Indian” in Canadian law has been determined by the federal government through the Indian Act. Now, a Senate bill could end the “second-generation cut-off.” What would this mean for communities, and does the bill stand a chance of passing in the House? Source link
As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour
Canada’s army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine’s drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisions, even as other priorities like air defence and long-range strike rank higher. Source link
'Every vote counts': Liberals campaign hard for Quebec seat in Monday's federal byelection
Federal Liberals are throwing all they can at the Quebec riding of Terrebonne ahead of Monday’s byelection, as a 173-seat majority remains a possibility. Source link
Why Canada's reaction to Israel's invasion of Lebanon is so different this time
Canada’s response to Israel’s 2026 invasion of Lebanon has been unequivocal condemnation of what Prime Minister Mark Carney called “an illegal invasion.” That’s a marked contrast to Stephen Harper’s defence of Israel’s 2006 invasion, in which he even made excuses for the IDF’s killing of a Canadian Army officer. Source link
After 150 years, Canada still has an Indian Act. Why is it so hard to get rid of?
The Indian Act marks 150 years since it was enacted this month. CBC Radio’s The House spoke with First Nations leaders, historians and legal experts about the Indian Act and attempts by First Nations to move beyond it. Source link
Top Canadian commander in Latvia temporarily removed following compensation probe
Canada’s military operations commander has temporarily removed the officer in charge of the country’s biggest overseas deployment. The decision by Lt.-Gen. Steve Boivin comes after Col. James Smith was charged by military police with prejudice to good order regarding compensation irregularities while he commanded Task Force Latvia. Source link
Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure over a decade
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has a plan to address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming decade. Source link
Finance minister followed ethics rules, says Carney, as potential high-speed rail conflict questioned
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Tuesday, saying the minister followed all of the ethics rules when it comes to the involvement of his partner in the Alto high-speed rail project. Source link
Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail
The Conservatives are calling for an ethics investigation into Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne in regards to the involvement of his partner in the Alto high-speed rail project. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Champagne, saying the minister followed all of the ethics rules. Source link