The Alberta government has introduced sweeping legislation that advocates warn will greatly impact the lives of trans and gender-diverse people. Premier Danielle Smith said the measures will preserve choice for children and youth, however the legislation limits access to health care, education and sports for gender diverse people depending on their age.“I know this is
The Ford government is planning on sending Ontario taxpayers a $200 rebate cheque in the mail starting early next year. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday alongside Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy — a day before the province tables its fall economic statement.The $200 aside, the province is also proposing an additional $200 for each
It was a tight election race but Scott Moe secured the Saskatchewan Party’s fifth-straight majority, defeating challenger Carla Beck’s NDP that was looking to take back government for the first time since 2007. While the official count is still ongoing, Motorcycle accident toronto today is projecting the Saskatchewan Party will form a majority government in the 61-seat
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government. Voters in the Maritime province will go to the polls on Nov. 26.That’s several months ahead of the province’s fixed election
The revolt by some Liberal MPs against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership may not have led to his ouster, but one political analyst says tensions within the party will last for some time — and may further hurt the Liberals’ electoral prospects. Trudeau made clear on Thursday he would remain as leader after some Liberals
As a young child, Dennis Saddleman’s mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on his forehead and told him how beautiful he was. That all changed when he was six years old, and those warm words turned ice cold when he was sent to the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Liberal Leader Susan Holt has made political history in New Brunswick, becoming the province’s first woman premier while delivering a devastating blow to Blaine Higgs and the Progressive Conservatives. Holt’s Liberals have won a majority government after a 33-day campaign that was considered a tight race between her and Higgs. With all votes counted, the
New Brunswick Progressive Conservative leader Blaine Higgs will no longer be the representative for Quispamsis. Higgs, who was seeking a third government as premier, has lost his riding to Liberal Aaron Kennedy — a trend mirroring the ultimate result: a Liberal majority with Susan Holt becoming the province’s first female premier, preliminary results from Monday’s
By Chuck Chiang The Canadian Press Posted October 20, 2024 9:50 am Updated October 20, 2024 9:57 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The outcome of British Columbia’s election was unclear after a close race between the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives, with the Greens poised to play a role
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is “absolutely confident” the majority of Liberal MPs still support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader. Her comments at a press conference in Winnipeg Friday came ahead of what promises to be a tense meeting of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa next week as a growing number of