Liberal MP Greg Fergus made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Black Canadian to serve as Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, representing the Hull—Aylmer riding in Quebec, replaced Anthony Rota after he resigned amid international controversy over his actions during a visit by Ukraine’s president. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Fergus’s election, …
Several Jewish advocacy organizations strongly condemn members of Parliament for giving a standing ovation to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Ottawa on Friday, MPs honored 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka in the House of Commons. Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota, …
Canadian national security authorities have obtained “credible” intelligence suggesting that “agents of the government of India” were responsible for the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader in B.C., according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau disclosed this intelligence to the House of Commons and also raised it with Indian Prime Minister Narendra …
Kemi Badenoch, the Business and Trade Secretary, emphasized that the UK should not label China as a “foe” despite the recent arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. During an interview on Sky News, she was asked whether China should be seen as a friend or enemy of Britain. In response, …
According to Mr Greenberg, it was necessary for Ms Murty’s shareholding to be declared during the Liaison Committee meeting on March 28, 2023, in accordance with the Code. The standards commissioner found that Mr Sunak had confused the concept of registration for ministers with the concept of interest declaration outlined in the MP code of …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is poised to unveil a new agenda for his cabinet during a three-day retreat in Charlottetown this week. The goal is to restore Canadians’ faith in the economy and their confidence in the government. The cabinet has undergone significant changes since its last session in the House of Commons, with seven …
Former environment secretary, Theresa Villiers, has issued an apology for neglecting to disclose her ownership of shares valued at tens of thousands of pounds in oil company Shell while serving in her role. In addition to her stake in Shell, Villiers also declared similar holdings in Diageo, a drinks giant, and Experian, a finance firm. …
A proposed amendment aimed at providing safeguards for victims of modern slavery in the UK was defeated by a vote of 205 to 193. In addition to this, another vote was abandoned by the Government due to their victories. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who strongly criticized the Bill, also withdrew …
The Liberal Party has described their meeting with the opposition party as “productive” in discussing the possibility of a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada. Sebastian Skamski, spokesperson for the Opposition Leader’s office, stated that an agreement has been reached on the terms of reference for the inquiry, and all parties have shared their …
Rishi Sunak is set to confront his fifth by-election as a result of the damning report on Chris Pincher, which could mark the end of the disgraced MP’s political career. The Standards Committee has proposed an eight-week suspension for Mr. Pincher, the former government whip of Tamworth since 2010, who has been serving as an …