Conservatives to trigger debate on refugee health benefits as MPs, minister mark four years of Russian aggression against Ukraine
What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day. With just 13 sitting days left on the clock before the current supply cycle winds down,…
Alberta legislature set to resume ahead of new budget
EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government’s new budget to be tabled Thursday. Premier Danielle Smith announced Monday some of the first details of…
Trump to give State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers
WASHINGTON — When U.S. President Donald Trump stands before Congress on Tuesday to deliver the annual state of the union address, he’ll be defending trade and immigration agendas that have…
Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City
OTTAWA — People opposed to the federal government’s firearms ban and compensation program are planning a rally Saturday in Quebec City to accuse Ottawa of unfairly singling out law-abiding gun…
Why forcing AI firms to report online threats may not be simple
A cybersecurity law expert says Canada could introduce laws requiring artificial intelligence companies to notify police of online threats, but the process would not be a simple one, since reporting…
Some interesting stuff that isn’t politics, plus Olympic Wrap-up
The State of the Union is tomorrow and we do NOT plan to watch even a single moment. In fact, I am mostly “politicked-out” for now. So I thought tonight…
Mexico flight cancellations the latest hurdle for Canadian travel this season
Cancelled flights in and out of Mexico this week have added to what travel agents say was already a rocky season for the sector, as uncertainty continues to linger leading…
BC Hydro must prioritize low-impact renewables
If B.C. is serious about building a resilient and forward-looking energy system, its public utility must invest more decisively in the innovations already being studied here at home. The University…
Premier Smith does her MAGA thing
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith never misses an opportunity to trash Ottawa. Last Thursday, as part of her announcing some questions her government will offer on a referendum this fall, she…
Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore. But the justices’…














