NDP quietly gets $670K in funding despite losing official party status – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The NDP has been quietly allocated nearly $670,000 in additional funding to carry out its parliamentary work, giving the cash-strapped party a financial lifeline after losing official status last year. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a “reallocation” […]
How does a majority government work? What to know as Carney nears threshold – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of turning his minority government into a majority, a possibility that lies in the results of three byelections Monday. It’s been seven years since the Liberals enjoyed a majority of seats in the House of Commons, when then-prime minister Justin Trudeau — who came into power […]
‘We’re being charged £33,000 for dead trees – why should we have to pay?’
[ad_1] Victoria Barnard (right) with fellow residents Dean Newell and Asta say there is no point in planting any more trees as they keep dying (Picture: Cover Media) People living on a new estate say they’ve been charged £33,000 for trees that keep dying. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has had two unsuccessful attempts at planting a […]
Liberals dismiss fact-checking petition proposal for House of Commons – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man’s proposal to keep politicians honest in an age of misinformation, saying there are already several ways to fight falsehoods. Federico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to the House of Commons to propose legislation that would help correct the record when members of Parliament stray from the truth intentionally or simply because they are ill-informed. […]
What’s at stake in 3 upcoming byelections for the House of Commons – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts. Here’s a primer on how things could change. Where are the byelections? The votes are in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area and one contested riding in Quebec, north of Montreal. Story continues below advertisement […]
House of Commons returns as Iran war continues and audit reports due – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2026 8:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons today, where the government is expected to face tough questions about new auditor general reports and the ongoing war in Iran. […]
MPs to question federal budget watchdog nominee as role remains unfilled – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ottawa’s nominee for federal fiscal watchdog will face questions from members of Parliament on Monday after a turbulent period for the budget office. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and currently a deputy director at Canada’s financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, was named as cabinet’s pick to be the next parliamentary budget officer earlier this […]