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Freeland violated law by answering questions about byelection: Elections Canada
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Commissioner of Canada Elections says former Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland unintentionally violated the Elections Act by answering reporters’ questions about a 2024 Toronto byelection at two government-organized press conferences A report on the incidents published by the commissioner’s office today cites rules restricting who can make a contribution to a candidate. Freeland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How to help kids and teens cope with Tumbler Ridge shootings
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TORONTO — As news and social media coverage of Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., continues to blanket the country, parents should be proactive about talking with their kids about the tragedy, psychologists say. The fact that it happened at a school hits especially close to home, said Dr. Jo Ann Unger, a clinical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Friday
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Nine people died in the shooting on Tuesday at a home and school in the town of about 2,700 people in northeastern British Columbia. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newfoundland’s COVID-19 travel restriction a justifiable Charter infringement: court
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the constitutionality of a pandemic-related rule that curbed travel to Newfoundland and Labrador for public health reasons. A 2020 order from the province’s chief medical officer of health limited the circumstances in which non-residents could enter the province due to COVID-19. In May 2020, Nova Scotia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs agree to fast-track study of budget bill, with confidence vote to follow
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — MPs have agreed to fast-track a committee study of the government’s main budget bill, setting the stage for what could be a final vote on the legislation by the end of the month. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon introduced a motion after question period today that lays out timelines for the finance committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court invalidates result from spring federal election in Terrebonne riding
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has invalidated the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring’s federal election. Liberal Tatiana Auguste was initially declared the winner by one vote over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné in the 2025 election. The justices announced they were invalidating this result following a hearing on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government joined Montreal’s business and political leaders to bolster the city’s candidacy to become the global headquarters for the proposed international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Premier François Legault lauded Montreal as the bank’s potential home as he participated in an event alongside Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and National ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — MPs have agreed to fast-track a committee study of the government’s main budget bill, setting the stage for what could be a final vote on the legislation by the end of the month. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon introduced a motion after question period today that lays out timelines for the finance committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court annuls result from spring federal election in Terrebonne riding
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring’s federal election. Liberal Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by one vote over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. The justices announced their decision following a hearing on the case earlier today. After the April 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney set to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge as questions linger about mass shooting
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the northern town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where residents continue to mourn and have questions about the mass shooting that took the lives of nine people, including the shooter. Carney is set to be joined by all federal party leaders, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Nine people died in the shooting on Tuesday at a home and school in the town of about 2,700 people in northeastern British Columbia. The ... Read More »
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