Transport minister will ‘not interfere’ with plane certification despite Trump threat
Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, speaks to reporters at the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump singled out Bombardier Inc. and threatened to decertify Canadian-built planes unless the government green-lights Gulfstream business jets. Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport […]
Liberals recruit NDP’s Doly Begum for Scarborough byelection
Doly Begum, the NDP MPP for Scarborough Southwest, is shown in the Ontario legislature on Feb. 22, 2023. Doly Begum, the NDP MPP for Scarborough Southwest, is shown in the Ontario legislature on Feb. 22, 2023. The federal Liberals announced Tuesday morning that Doly Begum, the New Democrat MPP for the riding and the provincial […]
Eby calls reported meeting between Alberta separatists and U.S. official ‘treason’
OTTAWA – B.C. Premier David Eby says that a reported meeting between individuals in the Alberta separatist movement and White House officials amounts to “treason.” OTTAWA – B.C. Premier David Eby says that a reported meeting between individuals in the Alberta separatist movement and White House officials amounts to “treason.” Speaking in Ottawa this morning […]
CPP Investments lends $300M to xAI amid Grok deepfake controversy
In an emailed statement, CPP Investments says the fund’s investment thesis is broad and does not focus on a single consumer-facing platform. In this photo, signage is seen in the reception of CPP Investments’ Toronto offices, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. In an emailed statement, CPP Investments says the fund’s investment thesis is broad and […]
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
A woman smokes on a street in London on April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) FILE — A man holds a lit cigarette, Dec. 2, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) A woman smokes on a street in London on April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) FILE — A man holds […]
Trump slams Carney in Davos speech, says PM not ‘grateful’
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday. The American leader said that, despite the strong words condemning the new world order, Canada […]
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry attend World Economic Forum in Davos
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds hands with Katy Perry as they leave an event during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a question and answer during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 Former Prime Minister […]
Carney kicks off pitch for investment at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick DAVOS – Prime Minister Mark […]
Carney government warns civil servants job cuts are coming
Prime Minister Mark Carney departs Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, on a nine-day trip to China, Qatar and Switzerland. At least 18 government departments have already informed workers of potential job cuts, according to data obtained by the Star. Several more notices are expected in the coming weeks. Prime […]
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference marking the end of the fall session, as Quebec Government House Leader and Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, left, looks on, at the Premier’s office in Quebec City, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference marking the end of the fall […]