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New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to pick new leader, plot path out of political exile
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew called on NDP delegates Friday to focus on issues like affordability and health care and put off tackling bigger policy ideas until they form a government. Kinew offered a simple piece of advice to the next leader of the federal NDP — concentrate on winning elections first. “It’s important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada launches inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen and canned vegetables. A statement from the Department of Finance says the government sought the inquiry in response to a request from the Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors. Domestic producers say Canada has been seeing a surge of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political science lecturer says calls for resignation of MLA Chan hold water
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
VICTORIA — A political analyst says calls for the resignation of Independent MLA Hon Chan hold water. The MLA faces charges of assault, assault by choking and uttering threats, and both the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Greens have called for his resignation. UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest says Chan’s case raises the question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after months of delay
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Public servants who are eligible for the federal government’s early retirement incentive can now apply for it after waiting months for the program’s launch. The program — part of the government’s efforts to cut the number of public servants — is meant to allow some federal workers to retire early without a pension ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition that calls for a vote on separation from Canada. Jason Stephan, a United Conservative Party legislature member, penned his opinion for the online conservative media outlet “Western Standard.” In it, Stephan argues signing the petition to have a ... Read More »
2 responsesPierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling’s support for new Olympic gender policy
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International Olympic Committee that bans transgender women from women’s sports at the Games. The policy change comes ahead of the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and aligns with an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump. While it’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said today the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another Liberal MP cast doubt on China’s labour practices. On Thursday, Michael Ma apologized after appearing to question reports of human rights abuses in China while engaging with a witness at a parliamentary committee hearing earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
VERNON — A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was allegedly captured on security cameras trespassing on a rural property occupied by a horse jumping and training business in January. Court records show the man is due in court on Monday at the Vernon law courts for a hearing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after delay
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Public servants who are eligible for the federal government’s early retirement incentive can now officially apply for it after delays in launching the program. The program is designed to allow some federal workers to retire early without a pension penalty and was outlined in the fall as part of the government’s ongoing effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian lawyers group rebukes politicization of judicial appointments from premiers
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
Canada’s national lawyers group is rebuking calls from four premiers this week to have Ottawa overhaul how it appoints provincial superior court and appeal judges. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec wrote that they wanted to see only judges who are approved and recommended by ... Read More »
1 responseHodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to PM, who cancelled media availability
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said today the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another Liberal MP cast doubt on China’s labour practices. On Thursday, Michael Ma apologized after appearing to question reports of human rights abuses in China while engaging with a witness at a parliamentary committee hearing earlier ... Read More »
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