politics
Voting for budget was a 'mistake' that won't happen again, says Green Leader May
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget vote is a “mistake” she won’t make again. Source link
Canada committed to 2030 climate target, says environment minister
The federal environment minister told a committee of MPs on Monday that the Liberal government remains committed to its 2030 emissions-reduction targets despite striking a deal with Alberta last week outlining the conditions for a new bitumen pipeline. Source link
Canada won't meet 2030 climate targets with Alberta energy deal, says Guilbeault
In his first interview since resigning from cabinet last week, former culture minister Steven Guilbeault says recent decisions by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will make it impossible for Canada to meet its climate change targets. Source link
Carney to make cabinet changes following Guilbeault's departure
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make changes to his front bench this afternoon after Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet last week. Source link
U.S. industry groups strongly back renewing CUSMA
As Canada’s trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico faces a crucial review, many U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration to preserve the agreement and to stop putting tariffs on imports from its northern and southern neighbours. Source link
Signs of progress with India abound, but so do fears that nothing has really changed
Does the apparent rapprochement between India and Canada actually signal an intention by India to desist from tactics it has allegedly used against Canadian Sikh activists — including assassination? Source link
The NDP’s leadership candidates aren't fluent in French. Will that hurt the party's future?
Having a leader who can’t communicate with the 22 per cent of Canadians whose first official language is French could hurt the New Democrats’ credibility as a national party, a concern shared by two francophone former NDP staff. Source link
Do activists have a role in government? Steven Guilbeault’s resignation raises questions
Longtime Quebec environmental activist Steven Guilbeault has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing conflicts over a potential pipeline project in Western Canada and raising questions about the role of activists in government. Source link
Minister apologizes for 'poor choice of words' about meeting with B.C. First Nations group
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he has apologized to Coastal First Nations for what he says were a “poor choice of words” regarding a meeting he held with the group on Friday. Source link
Liberals say caucus is united despite former environment minister's resignation from cabinet
Some Liberal MPs are insisting their caucus remains united despite Steven Guilbeault’s decision to quit cabinet over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with Alberta that could lead to a pipeline to the B.C. coast. Source link