politics
Carney applauds Artemis II crew's 'inspiring' example of teamwork in space-to-Earth call
Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the Artemis II moon mission as a “unique example for the world and beyond” of what can be achieved through collaboration during a brief call with moon-mission’s crew on Wednesday evening. Source link
Mark Carney's Liberal tent is getting surprisingly big
During his brief and ill-fated time as leader of the Liberal Party, Michael Ignatieff invited Canadians to join him inside the “big red tent.” This appeal obviously did not work out for Ignatieff. But perhaps he was merely ahead of his time. Source link
Deputy minister broke rules by hiring unqualified acquaintance: ethics watchdog
Deputy minister of national defence Christiane Fox broke conflict of interest rules by hiring an old acquaintance when she was the deputy immigration minister, the federal ethics watchdog has found. Source link
Union claims airlines are 'flying the plane' in Ottawa's unpaid work probe
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the federal government’s probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector is not taking workers’ arguments seriously. Source link
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