politics
The Carney-Smith agreement surely won't make pipelines 'boring again'
Guilbeault’s resignation — the rare cabinet resignation due to a disagreement over government policy — both adds to and underlines the test of national and political leadership that Mark Carney signed up for when he put his signature on that memorandum. Source link
Elections Canada says protocol wasn't followed in Nunavik during federal election
Elections Canada acknowledged that some voters in Nunavik were unable to cast ballots because a shortage of staff led to polls closing well ahead of schedule. Source link
Guilbeault resigning from cabinet in response to Alberta MOU: source
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta, according to a source with knowledge of his decision. He will stay on as a Liberal MP, the source said. Source link
Here's what to know about the energy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have jointly agreed on a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast — a hugely significant development that the federal government is framing as a chance to further develop Alberta’s energy sector, diversify Canada’s economy and lessen dependence on the U.S. Source […]
How Danielle Smith's deal with Ottawa will go over with her anti-Ottawa base
Alberta-federal accord? Many activists at this weekend’s UCP AGM will have separation on the mind instead. Source link
Conservatives have a new campaign manager. How much has really changed?
After feeling the chance to form government slip through their fingers, many Conservatives are publicly gushing over their party’s choice to lead the next campaign. But the question still hanging in the air is just how much will actually change. Source link
Quebec tables bill putting limit on public prayers, extending religious symbols ban to daycare workers
The Quebec government wants to place limits on praying in public and extend a ban on wearing religious symbols to daycare workers as part of a new secularism bill tabled Thursday. Source link
Louis Plamondon honoured as MP with longest continuous service in Canadian history
Louis Plamondon is now the longest continuously serving member of Parliament in Canadian history, with his colleagues in the House of Commons honouring him for his record of service. Source link
Carney to speak with Trump in Washington at FIFA World Cup draw
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to visit Washington next week to attend the FIFA World Cup draw, and expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump there. Source link