politics
Carney heads to Arctic war games as NATO flexes muscle in Norway
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Norway to observe NATO’s massive Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle and meet Nordic leaders before visiting the United Kingdom. The trip underscores Canada’s focus on Arctic security, allied co-operation and closer ties with northern European partners. Source link
NDP's U.S. arms-control bill fails, 15 Liberal MPs break rank with government
An NDP private member’s bill that would have ended exemptions from Canada’s export-control regime for weapons and ammunition destined for the U.S. failed to pass at the House of Commons on Wednesday, though it garnered the support of 15 Liberal MPs who sided against their government. Source link
What happens if — or when — Mark Carney and the Liberals get to a majority?
The potential ramifications of Lori Idlout’s move to the Liberals are not small. And they extend in several different directions. Source link
As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall
Canada agreed with 31 other nations on Wednesday to release strategic oil reserves to try to control soaring oil prices. Canada stands to benefit if prices remain $20 to $30 above forecasts made before the start of the war in the Persian Gulf. But if oil climbs too high, it risks sparking a global recession. […]
Federal prisons to lose librarians, employment co-ordinators in budget cuts
Correctional Service Canada plans to cut library technicians and employment co-ordinator positions in federal penitentiaries, a move critics worry could affect inmate recidivism and reintegration. Source link
NDP's Davies says Idlout's decision to join Liberals overrides 'sacred trust' of ballot box
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Prime Minister Mark Carney was working to overrule the wishes of voters in the pursuit of a majority in the House of Commons after one of his party’s MPs defected to the Liberals. Source link
Liberals are elated while Poilievre accuses Carney of ‘backroom deals’ after NDP defection
Smiling broadly, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus Wednesday after convincing yet another opposition member to defect to the governing party — a political coup that brings him one step closer to a majority government. Source link
Latest floor crossing puts Liberal majority within grasp — but Carney could still hit snags
With another opposition MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney could have a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles in the House of Commons. Source link
Conservation groups worry Carney's new nature strategy won't come with funding
The Carney government’s strategy to protect nature is expected to be released in the coming weeks — and some nature advocacy groups worry it won’t come with any new funding. Source link
NDP MP Lori Idlout crossing floor to Liberals, NDP leader says
New Democratic Party MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberals, NDP Leader Don Davies said Tuesday evening. Source link