Do government ridings get more federal cash? Evidence is mixed – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] As she faced reporters for the first time after announcing herself as a Liberal, Marilyn Gladu seemed to hint that, as an MP on the government side of the House, her riding of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong would get access to government funding that it was not getting so long as she was a Conservative MP. “We […]
How do progressive Liberals feel as Gladu, other Conservatives cross floor? – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2026 2:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Progressive Liberal MPs at the party’s national convention in Montreal are extending an olive branch to former Conservatives who have crossed the floor. Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault said while he […]
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 […]
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. […]
NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to Liberals – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NDP Interim Leader, Don Davies, says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the party to sit with the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s government closer to a majority. Her departure follows the recent defection of three Conservative MPs in recent months. “We’re very disappointed,” […]
Carney calls byelections for 2 Ontario ridings, 1 in Quebec | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] All eyes will be on three federal byelections in April as a sweep by the Liberals could put them in razor-thin majority territory. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called byelections for the Ontario ridings of Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale, and the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. The votes will be held April 13. The […]
Liberal, Bloc Québécois rematch in Terrebonne riding after Supreme Court nixes result | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bloc Québécois’ Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné will once again face off against Liberal Tatiana Auguste in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne after the Supreme Court of Canada recently invalidated last year’s result. Elections Canada had declared Auguste the winner over Sinclair-Desgagné by a single vote following the April […]
Ontario Liberals announce date to select new leader, kicking off race | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2026 5:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario Liberal Party says it will select a new leader on Nov. 21, an announcement that kicks off its third leadership race since 2020. Several politicians, both provincially and federally, have […]