A controversial photograph of Premier Danielle Smith posing alongside a man wearing a “Straight Pride” t-shirt at the Calgary Stampede has sparked a heated debate. In response, Premier Smith’s office issued a statement clarifying that she did not read the man’s shirt and does not support its message. Furthermore, the statement emphasized her unwavering support …
Conservative senator Victor Oh, appointed by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2013, recently suggested raising funds to sue journalists who report on alleged foreign interference in Canadian politics. However, Pierre Poilievre, a spokesperson for Poilievre, firmly rejected this idea. Poilievre’s office stated that they do not support Oh’s proposal and do not believe that …
The political deadlock between supporters of the Liberal and Conservative parties in Canada seems to have finally shifted, according to new polling data. A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News reveals that the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, are slightly ahead with 37% of Canadians saying they would vote for them. This marks …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the importance of securing “full buy-in” from opposition parties before the federal government takes any further action to address foreign interference. This includes determining the process and oversight for addressing this issue. Trudeau expressed his disappointment with the conduct of opposition parties during former governor-general David Johnston’s tenure as special …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should take the initiative and initiate a public inquiry before the Conservatives suggest potential candidates to lead it, according to Pierre Poilievre. In a letter to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Poilievre reiterated his demands after a recent phone call. Poilievre urged the prime minister to agree to an independent and …
Opposition parties have recently expressed their demands for a potential public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections and society. Following David Johnston’s resignation as special rapporteur on June 9, the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois, NDP, and Greens Party have been discussing the next steps. In his interim report, Johnston recommended against an independent …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2023 8:09 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size A considerately devised Conservative private member’s bill aimed at classifying violence against pregnant women as an aggravating factor in court sentencing faced a resounding defeat in the House of Commons, as other political parties expressed concerns …