Tag Archives: Politics

EDMONTON - Tourists, truckers and others travellers could soon be greeted by new Welcome to Alberta signs when they cross into the province. The government is planning to replace its nearly two dozen ...

OTTAWA - The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the other main political parties on the Board of Internal Economy have decided to grant the parliamentary funds...

OTTAWA - The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada's highest military honour. It was created more than 30 years ago, but has yet to be awarded to anyone. Here's a brief look at what it is. What is the Can...

VANCOUVER - Vancouver's council has approved a 250-room floating hotel on the city's waterfront that proponents say would bring more accommodation capacity and generate economic activity, despite conc...

HALIFAX - Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy are facing charges of negligent performance of duties following an investigation into the death of a sailor who was aboard a military boat that capsize...

OTTAWA - The federal government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids, Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday, days after party members voted in favour of a such...

OTTAWA - The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review board and to finally award Canada's highest military honour. The Canadian Victoria Cross was established...

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting Israeli officials following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon. Anand told reporters on Wednesday the Canadian go...

TORONTO - Toyota and Honda have formed a new lobby group called the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada as the country's automotive industry faces significant challenges. The two Japanese comp...

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office is defending new rules that may strike down thousands of refugee claims, saying difficult decisions are required to regain control of Canada's immigrat...