politics
Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source
The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada’s electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned. Source link
Nenshi's 'blunt' message to federal NDP: Don't mess this up for Alberta
In a one-on-one interview with CBC News, Naheed Nenshi suggested that he asked candidates not to stand in the way of his attempt to win the next Alberta provincial election. Source link
Conservative MP Jivani heads to Washington after Liberals snub offer to collaborate
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, a longtime friend of U.S Vice-President JD Vance, is travelling to Washington to advocate for better Canada-U.S. relations after multiple unsuccessful emails to members of the Liberal front bench. Source link
Stephen Harper calls for Liberals, Conservatives to come together in the face of Trump, separatist threats
Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged the Liberal and Conservative parties to take on the challenges of our time together as the country stares down potentially two existential threats to its sovereignty: an imperialist president to the south and separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec. Source link
Canada's next election likely to face AI-assisted interference, watchdogs say
Bad actors will likely use artificial intelligence and deep fake technology to try to disrupt Canada’s next federal election warn two of the country’s top election watchdogs. Source link
Carney poaches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair
The deputy leader of the Ontario New Democrats is launching her bid to enter federal politics by running for the Liberals in the riding held for the last decade by Bill Blair. Source link
Estée Lauder pleads guilty, pays $750K fine for using undeclared 'forever chemicals' in some eyeliners
Cosmetics company Estée Lauder has been fined $750,000 after federal agents found it was using “forever chemicals” in some of its eyeliner products. Source link
Ottawa considers reviving EV incentives as it finalizes its auto strategy: sources
The federal government is considering bringing back consumer incentives for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as it finalizes its national automotive strategy, CBC News has learned. Source link
Conservatives confirmed Poilievre's leadership. Can he regain the moment?
When Conservatives chose Pierre Poilievre in September 2022, the moment was primed for him. And from then until roughly a year ago, it seemed he was the man for the moment. And then the moment changed. Source link
Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, expected to resign as MP
Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has been appointed Canada’s next high commissioner to the U.K. and is expected to resign as an MP. Source link