Carney supports finance minister’s recusal from rail project
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne arrives at a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 25, 2026. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne arrives at a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 25, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney stood by his finance minister Tuesday after questions emerged about François-Philippe Champagne’s personal connection the […]
Carney government plans to water down fundraiser rules
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks around the Toronto riding of University-Rosedale on March 30, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney walks around the Toronto riding of University-Rosedale on March 30, 2026. In a move framed as a security measure, election law reforms proposed by the government would reverse Trudeau-era requirements for Canadian political parties to give […]
These three byelections could give Mark Carney a majority government
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste walk in Terrebonne, Que., on Feb. 17, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste walk in Terrebonne, Que., on Feb. 17, 2026. Three upcoming byelections could determine not just three local contests but whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a majority […]
Doug Ford’s government won’t hand over bike lane emails. Why critics say it’s a sign of things to come
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced in 2024 that his government would force the removal of some Toronto bike lanes, sparking the Star’s FOI request. The Star’s FOI request in late 2024 followed the announcement that the Ontario government would force the removal of some Toronto bike lanes — legislation that sparked intense public debate. Transportation […]
Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre’s former riding
A federal election campaign sign for Conservative Party of Canada leader and candidate for Carleton Pierre Poilievre is seen on a rural road in the Ottawa community of Stittsville on Thursday, April 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby A federal election campaign sign for Conservative Party of Canada leader and candidate for Carleton Pierre Poilievre […]
Mark Carney is open to Doug Ford’s ‘vision’ for Billy Bishop expansion
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement regarding housing and affordability as Premier Doug Ford looks on at a new condo development in Toronto on March 30, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement regarding housing and affordability as Premier Doug Ford looks on at a new condo development in Toronto on March 30, […]
Carney isn’t saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Michael Ma, member of Parliament for Markham-Unionville, who crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals hours earlier, as he brings him on stage at the Liberal caucus holiday party in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Michael Ma, member […]
Mark Carney, Doug Ford to cut development charges by up to 50 per cent to boost housing construction
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right. speaks as Premier of Ontario Doug Ford listens during a news conference on Parliament Hill in December. The Ontario and federal government announced Monday they are cutting development charges by up to 50 per cent to boost housing supply. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right. speaks as Premier of […]
Toronto to stop ceremonial raising of foreign flags
Last November, the Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at Toronto City Hall. City council has moved to prevent future raising of foreign flags at government buildings. Toronto streets were blocked recently as an estimated 63,000 people flooded the downtown core to voice their opposition to Iran’s oppressive regime. Last November, the Palestinian flag was […]
Ottawa announces review of veterans rehab program
Minister of Veterans Affairs Jill McKnight announced a review of Canada’s veterans rehabilitation program and the company running it. MP Blake Richards, a vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, has grilled federal officials and executives of the contractor in charge of the veterans’ rehabilitation program. Minister of Veterans Affairs Jill McKnight announced a […]