politics
There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry
The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has ended) with a settlement that neither fully opens the Strait of Hormuz nor keeps it fully closed. The lingering doubts about the Persian Gulf as a source of energy for Europe and Asia, especially if Iran succeeds in its goal of charging tolls for passage, […]
Carney rallies Liberal supporters ahead of crucial byelections that could solidify his power
Prime Minister Mark Carney relied on a message of national unity to rally a crowd of thousands of supporters ahead of three closely watched byelections that could secure his Liberals a majority government, keeping them in power for the next three years. Source link
Liberals share new details of how they attracted first floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont
In the wake of another Conservative breaking ranks to join Prime Minister Mark Carney, Liberal MPs are sharing new details about how they successfully convinced the first floor-crosser — Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont — to join their side. Source link
Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?
As U.S. lawmakers press the White House to examine whether Canada’s Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice — and retaliate if necessary — CBC’s The House speaks to experts about whether the bill is worth all the hassle and why it’s generated so much controversy. Source link
Liberal members will vote today on whether they'd like to see age restrictions for social media
Liberal members will decide today whether they think the government should restrict young Canadians’ access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the national convention winds down in Montreal. Source link
For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed. Source link
Deputy minister found breaching ethics rules says she was following diversity mandate
Deputy minister of national defence Christiane Fox says she was trying to bring in outside perspectives when she influenced her former department to hire an acquaintance. Source link
NDP's Leah Gazan calls MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ critics 'bigots'
NDP MP Leah Gazan is standing by her use of the initialism MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ and denouncing those who are mocking her online for using the term. Source link
Poilievre calls foul, but celebrating Liberals don't seem to care how they reach a majority
High-spirited Liberals gathering at their national convention in downtown Montreal don’t seem bothered by how they cobble together a majority government, as long as they find stability. Source link
Avi Lewis names former opponent Heather McPherson as NDP House leader
The new NDP leader has announced critic roles for his six-person caucus, saying he’s looked Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice ‘in the eye’ and asked him to stay with the party. Source link