Pierre Poilievre: Conservatives to focus on affordability in byelections
ADVERTISEMENT Published: March 09, 2026 at 12:38PM EDT OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will focus on affordability and the cost of living in three critical byelections happening next month. “We will be running candidates on the platform of making Canada affordable at home and stronger at home,” Poilievre said while speaking to […]
Canada announces nearly $1B in defence investment with Bombardier
ADVERTISEMENT Published: March 09, 2026 at 12:23PM EDT As the federal government seeks to bolster its domestic defence industry, Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced more than $900 million for defence innovation in Canada, including money for drone technology with Bombardier. Joly made the announcement in Ottawa on Monday at the National Research Council (NRC), alongside National […]
Pierre Poilievre: Adam Smith was right. Free markets are moral
When corporate and political power merge, the public loses You can save this article by registering for free [here](https://nationalpost.com/register/). Or [sign-in](https://nationalpost.com/sign-in/) if you have an account. Monday is the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations. Smith is probably the best-known and least-read economist, which explains why he is so often misunderstood. Enjoy the […]
Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
ADVERTISEMENT Updated: March 09, 2026 at 12:42PM EDT Published: March 09, 2026 at 11:25AM EDT OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are expected to debate Canada’s approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran on Monday evening, although the prime minister won’t be taking part. After opposition parties called for some form of debate, the government proposed a take-note […]
Police promise relentless probe into GTA synagogue shooting
ADVERTISEMENT Updated: March 08, 2026 at 7:00PM EDT Published: March 08, 2026 at 12:22PM EDT Police and political leaders gathered outside a North York synagogue Sunday morning, vowing a “relentless” investigation and stronger protections for Jewish communities after gunfire struck two GTA locations this weekend. The update came just over 24 hours after bullets tore through the […]
Ford defends health-care record as hospitals say financial ‘crisis’ is coming
Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit. Ontario’s premier has repeatedly pushed back in recent weeks against criticism that his government is not providing the province’s hospital system with enough funding to address problems like […]
Liberals propose debate on Iran war, House leader says
Toronto By The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2026 9:21 pm. Last Updated March 8, 2026 9:40 pm. OTTAWA — Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening. Steven MacKinnon, who is also transport minister, says in a Sunday […]
Carney announces byelections in these ridings
ADVERTISEMENT Updated: March 08, 2026 at 10:40AM EDT Published: March 08, 2026 at 10:36AM EDT Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday the date for three upcoming byelections. Byelections are scheduled for April 13 in the following districts: Scarborough Southwest, Terrebonne and University—Rosedale. Carney’s Liberals have a shot at securing a majority if they win all three races. […]
How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?
MPs don’t officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament. Passing legislation “on division” allows members of Parliament to approve bills without having to register their support or their disapproval. It essentially means that the […]
Gap narrows in Alberta as federal Conservatives shed some support to Liberals: poll
The Conservative Party continues to hold the majority favour in what tends to be reliably-blue Alberta, but it has lost some support to the gain of the Liberals, according to a new poll. The Abacus Data poll suggests the Conservatives boast a 51-per-cent share of the intended vote in the province. That is down 13 […]