Federal Politics

Man accused in Rideau Hall crash had rifle, shotguns, high-capacity magazine: RCMP

OTTAWA - Police say the man charged with ramming a truck through a gate at Rideau Hall last week was armed with two shotguns, a rifle and a revolver, and threatened Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Newly...

Jul 06, 2020

Feds to create 500 jobs for young Canadians

The federal government is creating 500 green jobs and training opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."Ranging from six months to a year in length, these internships will gi...

Jun 19, 2020

Either you love Canada or you don't: Kenney rebukes separatists

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is delivering a sharp rebuke to would-be Alberta separatists by saying "either you love your country or you don't." Kenney says he understands frustrations&nb...

Jun 19, 2020

Stakes high for second debate of Conservative party leadership race

TORONTO - The stakes are high tonight for the four contenders for leadership of the Conservative party as they face off in what's likely the final debate of the race. All four will be fresh off last n...

Jun 18, 2020

Kenney responds to Fair Deal panel, promises referendum on equalization reform

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leavi...

Jun 17, 2020

Alberta's Fair Deal report calls for equalization referendum, provincial police force

The provincial government's long awaited Fair Deal Panel Report includes more than two dozen recommendations marking a shift toward more made-in-Alberta decision making. Among the biggest highlights f...

Jun 17, 2020

Trudeau says fiscal update coming July 8

A fiscal update will be introduced into the House of Commons next month, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it won't be a traditional update.Trudeau announced "an economic and fiscal snapshot" wil...

Jun 17, 2020

Federal aid for oil sector still in development, three months later

OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says if bridge loans for smaller oil and gas companies aren't ready to flow soon some companies will have to turn to less-safe options to survi...

Jun 17, 2020

Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended 30 days

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21.Despite mounting pressure from bus...

Jun 16, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit extended for eight weeks

Eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended."Even as we start to reopen, a lot of people still need this support to pay their bills while they look for work," Prime ...

Jun 16, 2020