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• Post #4500067

  Miramichi MP can’t refuse pay raise, House of Commons says The House of Commons says it had no choice but to increase the salary of a New Brunswick MP, whether he wanted the raise or not. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/miramichi-mp-mike-dawson-pay-raise-9.7302006?cmp=rss

• Post #4499324

  Canada-U.S. trade minister to meet U.S. counterpart for 3rd time in as many weeks Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington Tuesday, marking the third time in three weeks the pair have met face to face, according to sources familiar with the talks who were not permitted to speak publicly. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/dominic-leblanc-greer-washington-meeting-three-9.7302809?cmp=rss

• Post #4498645

  Only 2 Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors Only two premiers and one out of six state governors attended the conference. One observer says the absences are a sign of the times as a cross-border trade war continues to escalate. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/only-2-eastern-canada-premiers-attend-annual-conference-with-new-england-governors-9.7302803?cmp=rss

• Post #4441905

  Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic as concern grows over Snow Dragons' presence Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. Defence experts warn China’s expanding Arctic presence is testing Canada's already stretche... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-canada-us-arctic-research-ships-snow-dragons-9.7299939?c...

• Post #4434085

  Canadians' climate change concerns rebound amid wildfire season The percentage of Canadians who see addressing climate change as a top priority spiked this summer after years of it taking a back seat to other issues, recent polling has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/climate-change-polling-wildfires-pipeline-9.7298966?cmp=rss

• Post #4410768

  Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as Ch... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peacekeeping-canada-troops-nato-latvia-9.7297599?cmp=r...

• Post #4399233

  Carney says Canada was involved 'from the start' in NATO spy investigation Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian officials were involved from the outset in the investigation of a Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium. His comments suggest Ottawa was not caught off guard, while leaving unanswered questions about security screening and the extent of Canada's role. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nato-carney-spy-investigation-9.7297723?cmp=...

• Post #4397287

  'All strategic sectors' being discussed as new U.S. tariff threat looms, says Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian trade negotiators are focusing talks with their U.S. counterparts on "all strategic sectors," including autos, as the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs is just weeks away. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/us-canada-tariff-negotiations-august-deadline-9.7297274?cmp=rss

• Post #4395408

  'I don't have confidence' in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Carney says Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gianni Infantino's decision to not disclose to FIFA's top advisers and officials a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors "should be fatal" to his position at the head of the organization. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-fifa-president-9.7297433?cmp=rss

• Post #833147

  Death of First Nation chief's grandson in house fire spurs renewed calls for Ottawa to take action The recent death of the three-year-old grandson of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris has prompted renewed calls for Ottawa to take action. The Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario and a tribal council launched a human rights complaint seven months ago against Indigenous Services Canada, arguing... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ki-fatal-house-fire-9.7143159?c...

• Post #833146

  Gun charges stayed against Canadian Sikh Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who leads the Sikhs for Justice movement in Canada following the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has had gun possession charges against him stayed in an Ontario court. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/inderjeet-singh-gosal-charges-dropped-9.7143340?cmp=rss

• Post #833145

  The parliamentary budget officer is caught again in partisan conflict. Should MPs pick their own watchdog? It's very possible the Conservatives will forget about their concerns as soon as the new PBO releases a report that is unflattering to the government. But ideally the appointment of an independent officer of Parliament would not be the subject of political conflict and partisan email campaigns. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pbo-ryan-jacques-conservatives-analysis-9.7143506?cmp=rs...

• Post #833144

  Floor-crossing Liberal MP downplays reports of forced labour in China Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing criticism for downplaying persistent allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, China, during a committee hearing on Thursday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-mp-uyghur-forced-labour-9.7143558?cmp=rss

• Post #833143

  What's new in Ottawa-Alberta deal to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector As part of the wide-ranging Canada-Alberta memorandum of understanding on energy policy and a new oil pipeline, the two sides announced an agreement-in-principle on new methane rules and targets. It could speed up methane reductions, experts say, but some questions remain. https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/methane-canada-alberta-oil-gas-9.7143673?cmp=rss

• Post #833142

  At historic low point, New Democrats descend on Winnipeg to choose a new leader The NDP will have a new leader by Sunday afternoon — and whoever comes out of the party's convention in Winnipeg with the top job will be tasked with bringing the party back from a historic low. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-convention-9.7142422?cmp=rss

• Post #833141

  Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-9.7138515?cmp=rss

• Post #833140

  Liberal MP's Chinese forced labour comments come as U.S. probes Canada's imports Liberal MP Michael Ma's apology for confronting an academic witness about whether her evidence on Chinese aluminum supply chains could be "hearsay" coincides with a highly sensitive moment in Canada's trade war with the Trump administration. The U.S. included Canada in its recent tariff investigation to crack down on... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-ma-chi...

• Post #833139

  Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling's support for Olympic ban of transgender women from women's sports Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International Olympic Committee that bans transgender women from women's sports at the Games. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-olympic-gender-policy-9.7145171?cmp=rss

• Post #833138

  'This is a dumb war,' Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says in letter urging PM to take action to stop Iran conflict Manitoba's premier is calling on Mark Carney to help stop the war in Iran. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wab-kinew-iran-war-mark-carney-9.7145251?cmp=rss

• Post #833137

  NDP says goodbye to the past, ponders what the future holds New Democrats gave tribute to NDP former leader Jagmeet Singh on Friday — just days before they're set to announce his successor. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-past-future-9.7144953?cmp=rss

• Post #833136

  Air Canada CEO's lack of respect outweighs his lack of French, crisis management expert says The CEO of Canada’s largest airline remains under fire from multiple fronts this week following a botched expression of condolence and a subsequent fumbled apology. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/air-canada-ceo-french-controversy-collision-9.7144663?cmp=rss

• Post #833135

  Métis National Council president says RCMP statement of regret falls short The president of the Métis National Council says the RCMP's response to an extensive spying program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people falls short. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mnc-rcmp-indigenous-spying-program-9.7144746?cmp=rss

• Post #833134

  NDP leadership candidates to give final pitch before party chooses new head The five candidates vying for the NDP's leadership into the next election will have one final chance to woo members before the party chooses its next leader. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-convention-final-pitch-speeches-9.7144650?cmp=rss

• Post #833133

  What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in and buy ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cuba-transition-communism-9.7142334?cmp=rss

• Post #833132

  Canadian Army overhaul looms as DND finalizes mobilization plans Canada's army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more dangerous world, with proposals under study to expand reserves and generate hundreds of thousands of additional personnel in a crisis. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/army-canada-mobilization-soldiers-9.7145446?cmp=rss

• Post #833131

  Federal New Democrats are in Manitoba — but do Prairie NDP leaders want them there? Despite Premier Wab Kinew delivering words of affirmation to New Democrats gathered in Winnipeg, sources says the Manitoba NDP has tried to distance itself from the federal wing of the party, as tensions with Prairie New Democrats are once again playing out in the leadership race. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-ndp-convention-provincial-prairie-leaders-9.7145641?cmp=rss

• Post #833130

  Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain' The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sports-betting-taxes-funding-9.7145213?cmp=rss

• Post #833129

  NDP leadership hopefuls make final pitches NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail speak to delegates at the party's convention in Winnipeg. The party's new leader will be announced Sunday. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7144730?cmp=rss

• Post #833128

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs Ontario Premier Doug Ford will push a pro-trade and anti-tariff message during a multi-day trip to Texas, U.S. where he will meet Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, and business leaders. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-texas-trip-9.7145909?cmp=rss

• Post #642561

  NDP's U.S. arms-control bill fails, 15 Liberal MPs break rank with government An NDP private member's bill that would have ended exemptions from Canada's export-control regime for weapons and ammunition destined for the U.S. failed to pass at the House of Commons on Wednesday, though it garnered the support of 15 Liberal MPs who sided against their government. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-bill-loopholes-arms-exports-9.7124756?cmp=rss