Manitoba Tory gets one-day suspension from the legislature chamber
WINNIPEG — The speaker of the Manitoba legislature has tossed a Tory Opposition member from the legislature, and has warned that other politicians could follow. Speaker Tom Lindsey ordered Wayne…
Prosperity through Partnership: Statement by Secretary of State Sarai to celebrate International Development Week
February 1, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement: “Canada’s international development initiatives help foster…
David Eby says he doesn’t get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he doesn’t understand why the federal government continues to push a new oil pipeline from Alberta, while it fails to include B.C.’s…
Minister Sidhu to advance trade priorities at G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France
May 4, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will attend the second G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting of the year in Paris, hosted by France, on May 5 and…
Alberta judge denies effort to amend court challenge against province’s trans law
EDMONTON — Advocates in Alberta have lost a court battle in their fight against provincial restrictions on medical treatment for transgender youth. The groups Egale and Skipping Stone had asked…
PM Carney expected to name the next governor general on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Prime Minister of Canada
Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 8:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a Sacred Bundle Ceremony with the National Family and Survivors Circle to commemorate the National Day…
Ford joins growing criticism over Senate handling of bail reform bill
“People are fed up with the home invasions, the cars being stolen… they’re fed up with not feeling safe when they go outside,” he said. Premier Doug Ford says he…
Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war
OTTAWA — The federal government said Monday it will put $1.5 billion toward tariff relief in response to the United States expanding the range and depth of its metal tariffs.…
New GG up next – iPolitics
Happy Monday! We’re starting off the newsletter with news about Canada’s next governor general. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set make his selection on Tuesday. He will put forward his…















