Politics

Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

EDMONTON 鈥� The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he's been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transparency.

Apr 30, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

Lovefest or Cabinet meeting? For Donald Trump, it's both

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Near the end of President Donald Trump鈥檚 marathon Cabinet meeting Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the U.S. has brought home 47 wrongfully detained Americans so far in Trump鈥檚 second term.

Apr 30, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

The Latest: Trump speaks on 鈥業nvesting in America鈥� following weak GDP report

President Donald Trump will deliver remarks on 鈥� Investing in America 鈥� following the release of a worrisome economic report from the Department of Commerce saying the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.

Apr 30, 2025 2:06 PM Read more >

Elections Canada to investigate voting barriers in Nunavik

MONTREAL 鈥� Elections Canada says it will investigate "shortcomings" that prevented some people in Nunavik from casting their vote in Monday's federal election.

Apr 30, 2025 2:05 PM Read more >

North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) 鈥� Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Apr 30, 2025 1:59 PM Read more >

Federal election results should motivate Conservatives to 'soul search': Houston

HALIFAX 鈥� The Liberals' election win on Monday should prompt some 鈥渟oul searching鈥� by the national Conservative party, says Nova Scotia鈥檚 Progressive Conservative premier.

Apr 30, 2025 1:58 PM Read more >

Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. Things got 'weird' as some sided with Democrats

HELENA, Mont. (AP) 鈥� Following Montana Republicans' dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to Democrats.

Apr 30, 2025 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. gives short-term rental platforms an extension to confirm listings are legal

VICTORIA 鈥� The British Columbia government has granted short-term rental platforms an extra month to confirm their listings are legal.

Apr 30, 2025 1:40 PM Read more >

Jonathan Pedneault resigns as Green Party co-leader after party took only one seat

OTTAWA 鈥� Jonathan Pedneault has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party after acknowledging the "disappointing" outcome for the party in Monday's election.