politics
As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC’s The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canada could gain — and lose — by joining the group. Source […]
Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from line of succession
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the line of succession for his “deplorable” actions. Source link
NDP leader hopeful Avi Lewis calls Carney's Iran response 'incoherent,' rules out byelection run
A front-runner in the New Democrats’ leadership race is pitching his “straight talk” on issues and suggesting if he wins, he’d wait to run for a seat in Parliament and instead focus on rebuilding the party. Source link
Ottawa announces $5.4M for 5 sexual and reproductive health organizations
The federal government announced over $5.4 million in funding for projects by five reproductive and sexual health organizations that aim to improve access to care. Source link
Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously. Source link
Supreme Court rules Quebec's exclusion of asylum seekers in subsidized daycare is discriminatory
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Quebec cannot bar asylum seekers from subsidized daycare, according to a ruling handed down Friday. Source link
Canada-U.S. trade talks are restarting. Here's what's at stake
For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October — ostensibly over a TV ad — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s point man on trade, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, will meet face to face with his White House counterpart. Source link
Carney touches down in Japan as he drives for new deals with old partners
This visit to Japan will include a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and some sort of signing ceremony on further cooperation before Carney takes a series of private meetings that are closed to the press. Source link
Advocacy groups call on feds to review Alberta's Bill 11 health-care reforms
Doctors across Canada are “deeply concerned” about the Alberta government’s plan to expand private health care, said Dr. Margot Burnell, president of the Canadian Medical Association — and they want Ottawa to step in. Source link
Liberal MPs to hold call Friday as caucus raises concerns about Carney's shifting Iran position
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government’s position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC News has […]