politics
Canada Post workers union loses challenge of back-to-work order
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has dismissed an argument from the Canada Post workers union that a government back-to-work order was unconstitutional. Source link
Inside one Conservative MP’s ‘Restore the North’ tour, a Canadian take on Charlie Kirk’s movement
By asking how to ‘restore the North,’ Conservative MP Jamil Jivani hopes to expand Charlie Kirk’s U.S. campus tour movement — and ignite a national conversation here in Canada. Source link
Are Conservatives still united behind Pierre Poilievre?
Twenty minutes before Pierre Poilievre accused the RCMP of participating in a massive coverup, he was explaining to his interviewers how he has kept the Conservative Party united behind him. Shortly thereafter, Poilievre decided to test the limits of what Conservatives could agree about. Source link
Poilievre pressed on his RCMP 'despicable' comments, denies saying Trudeau should have been jailed
The fallout over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comments about the RCMP and its leadership continued Wednesday as he sought to recast his assertion that some people deserved jail time for the last Liberal government’s missteps. Source link
Carney meets with opposition leaders ahead of budget address
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with leaders of the opposition parties ahead of a speech to university students in which he’s expected to discuss his government’s impending budget. Source link
Some Conservative MPs doubt Poilievre’s leadership after podcast remarks about RCMP
After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blasted RCMP leadership on a recent podcast, some party members told Radio-Canada they are questioning whether they will continue supporting him. Source link
Former diplomat speaks out after Federal Court intervenes in discrimination complaint
Minority rights advocates say the case of a former diplomat who had to appeal to the Federal Court to force her employer to investigate her discrimination complaints underscores the need to reform whistleblower protection in Canada’s public service. Source link
With Bill C-2’s fate uncertain, spy agency argues its ability to do its job ‘eroding’
With the fate of the Liberal government’s security bill in doubt, Canada’s spy agency is laying its cards on the table, arguing for urgent change to how it legally accesses Canadians’ electronic information. Source link
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Tens of thousands mistakenly approved for dental coverage, Health Canada says
Roughly 70,000 people were approved for coverage under the public dental insurance program, but were later deemed ineligible or had been assessed for an incorrect copayment level, Health Canada said Tuesday. Source link