Byelection called for Durham, Ont., seat vacated by Erin O'Toole retirement
A federal byelection has been called in Durham, Ont. to fill the seat left vacant by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole's retirement from politics.
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CBC chief says broadcaster isn't making specific plans for loss of public subsidy
The head of the CBC says that while the public broadcaster must prepare for «all possible outcomes,» it doesn't have a specific plan in the works for the possibility of a future Conservative government cancelling all or part of the Crown corporation's public subsidy.
Canada's relations with Russia have slid to a post-Soviet low, ambassador says
Canada's top envoy in Moscow says relations with post-Soviet Russia are likely as bad as they've ever been, as the war in Ukraine grinds on and Vladimir Putin enters his fifth term as president.
Arrests in Nijjar killing, commission report refocus India as potential source of foreign meddling
The arrest of three men in connection with the killing of a prominent Sikh activist, coming on the same day as a major report on foreign interference in Canada, has put renewed focus on India as a major player when it comes to alleged meddling in this country.
Political fireworks about drug decriminalization leave Toronto request in limbo
A request by Canada's biggest city to move forward on drug decriminalization is in limbo, facing significant provincial opposition and renewed political debate prompted by a partial rollback of B.C.'s existing policy.
Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's suggestion this week that he would use the notwithstanding clause to push through criminal justice reforms would be a landmark moment in the history of the controversial mechanism, experts say.
Federal, provincial politicians leave door open to foreign workers' involvement in Honda deal
Parties to the massive Honda EV investment deal reached this week have tacitly acknowledged that foreign workers will be involved in setting up the proposed auto plants, while attempting to downplay an issue already seized upon by the federal Conservatives.
The world is struggling with plastic pollution — Canada is no exception
As thousands of delegates meet in Ottawa this week to work toward a global treaty on curbing plastic waste, the experts say the world may never get a better opportunity to confront the problem.
Ottawa should tighten rules on match manipulation as legalized sports betting grows, experts say
Raptors player Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA is just one sign that the rules governing Canada's legal betting industry need to be strengthened to prevent widespread manipulation, experts say.