politics
More than 2,000 Canadians have donated toward restoration of 24 Sussex Drive
More than 2,000 individual donors from across Canada have so far contributed to a crowdfunding campaign to restore 24 Sussex Drive, the now derelict official residence of the prime minister in Ottawa. Source link
Councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show
An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government. Source link
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the mandatory minimum sentence for offenders who obtain or solicit sexual services from a minor in exchange for money. Source link
'It’s awkward': Why Alberta's separation debate tends to live mostly online
In Drumheller, residents say local Facebook groups are full of angry banter, especially from a couple of hot-heads. But most of the time, people aren’t talking about separatism face-to-face — not unless they’re fairly certain the other person agrees with them. Source link
Dozens of senators routinely miss key votes in the Red Chamber
Dozens of senators are routinely absent from the Red Chamber and some legislative changes pass with barely half of all members casting a vote, according to a CBC News analysis of attendance records. Source link
B.C. Conservative claps back at Poilievre, says federal leader should 'unite not divide'
The runner-up in the recent B.C. Conservative leadership race urged Pierre Poilievre to avoid divisive comments after the federal Conservative leader took a dig at her campaign over the weekend. Source link
Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit
After taking in almost $85 million in revenue in 2025, the Conservative Party still finished the year with an annual deficit of more than $14 million, according to recently published financial audits filed with Elections Canada. Source link
Turkey's president gifted Carney a revolver at NATO summit. Carney gave him maple syrup
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gave every NATO leader a .357 magnum revolver at the end of the summit in Ankara — a gift Prime Minister Mark Carney says was “not what I expected.” Source link
Former Chrétien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg dead at 77
Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien, has died at the age of 77. Source link
Carney courts Saudi Arabia as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses
Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia on Thursday as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting overshadowed his visit. Canada condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping, reaffirmed support for regional security, raised human rights concerns and signalled a pragmatic reset in relations after years of diplomatic estrangement. Source link