politics
Alexandre Boulerice, NDP's sole Quebec MP, to leave party and run provincially: sources
Alexandre Boulerice is expected to announce that he is leaving the federal NDP and will run provincially for Québec Solidaire, according to Radio-Canada sources. Source link
Justin Trudeau says U.S. economic coercion risks pushing Canada closer to China
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau is warning that American tariffs threaten to drive Canada closer to China in the auto sector. Source link
Ottawa approves Enbridge's $4B Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project
Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says the government has approved Enbridge Inc.’s $4-billion Sunrise project in B.C. Source link
Canada’s top general tries to reassure Ukraine as NATO tensions flare
Canada’s top military commander attempted to deliver a message of reassurance to Ukrainians on Thursday that NATO remains a stable, vital force despite turmoil and criticism — most of it from the Trump administration. Source link
Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive
Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won’t be able to access the government’s penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out. Source link
B.C. premier talks U.S. liquor ban, pipeline rumours in call with prime minister
B.C. Premier David Eby said Prime Minister Mark Carney assured him in a call Thursday that rumours circulating about a potential southern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta didn’t originate in his office. Source link
Alberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister
Canada’s energy minister said public dollars could flow to Alberta’s potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast through the federal government’s Indigenous Loan Guarantee program. Source link
RCMP charges consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal government
The RCMP says it has charged a consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal government. Source link
Federal employee found not guilty of sexual assault
A federal public servant at Global Affairs Canada has been acquitted on all 11 charges against him in the Ontario Court of Justice. Source link
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre showcases MPs with new caucus roles
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced two new roles for members of his caucus, aimed at developing a strategic plan for the Asia Pacific and responding to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that some fear threatens property rights. Source link