The resignation of Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez amid corruption allegations, including cash-filled envelopes, weakens federalist forces and could enable a Parti Québécois victory and a third sovereignty referendum in 2026.
Marc Tanguay reassumes the role of interim leader for the Quebec Liberal Party. The party will select a new permanent leader on June 14, 2025. Get the latest political updates.
With Pablo Rodriguez's sudden resignation, the Quebec Liberal Party faces a leadership vacuum just months before a pivotal election. The party's ability to unite and present a strong federalist alternative is now the key to preventing a potential PQ-led s
Pablo Rodriguez steps down as Quebec Liberal leader amid controversy. Analysts see an opportunity for the party to regroup before the critical 2026 provincial election. Read the full analysis.
With Pablo Rodriguez's resignation, the Quebec Liberal Party scrambles to find a new leader just ten months before a pivotal election, as a PQ government could trigger a sovereignty referendum. The stakes for federalism are immense.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne calls for Canada to accelerate its critical minerals strategy, emphasizing domestic extraction and refining to secure economic sovereignty. Learn more about the push for resource independence.
Former Quebec Liberal MNA Clifford Lincoln pens an op-ed calling for party leader Pablo Rodriguez to step down, citing internal strife and a need to prioritize the province over the individual. Read his full argument.
The Parti Québécois urges the Legault government to intervene at Mont-Sainte-Anne after delayed opening due to failed safety inspections. Read the latest on the ski hill's troubles.
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
Premier François Legault urges Quebecers to weigh their options carefully before the 2026 election, framing the choice as between him, the PQ's referendum, and the Liberals on language decline.
The Parti Québécois insists it has not alienated singer Paul Piché following critical comments. PQ MNA Pascal Bérubé addressed the issue at a Quebec City news conference.
Premier Danielle Smith's government will pass a law to end a court battle, allowing Alberta separatists to gather signatures for a sovereignty vote. Will they prove their support?
Quebec's sovereignist parties express concerns over federal preparations for a potential third independence vote, citing past allegations of interference. Read the latest developments.
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon refuses to apologize for calling cultural leaders 'disloyal' for congratulating federal minister Marc Miller, sparking political firestorm.
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
Alberta and Saskatchewan's use of sovereignty legislation sets up a constitutional clash with Ottawa over the national firearms buyback. Explore the legal standoff.
Premier Danielle Smith follows a federal economic agreement by invoking the Alberta Sovereignty Act to block enforcement of Ottawa's gun seizure program. Explore the political strategy.
Alberta's Justice Minister introduces a motion under the Sovereignty Act to oppose Ottawa's firearm buyback program and issues new Crown prosecution guidelines on home defense. Read the details.
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government will unveil new rules allowing gun owners to bypass the federal buyback program and may expand property defence laws. Learn the details.
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's stark warning to 'lowlife criminals' about facing a bullet has sparked debate. As details emerge, we examine if it's a real policy shift or symbolic politics. Read the full analysis.
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
The Bloc Québécois criticizes PM Mark Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the U.S., calling it unrealistic. Explore the political clash over trade policy.
A new poll reveals strong Canadian support for limiting foreign investment in critical resources. Over a third would even ban U.S. investors, as sovereignty concerns trump foreign dollars.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issues a stark warning to criminals, stating her government will use the Sovereignty Act to protect those defending their homes. Read her full remarks.
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's sovereignty vision could unleash economic uncertainty and instability in Quebec while targeting minority rights, warns Robert Libman.
Russia escalates restrictions on WhatsApp, moving toward complete ban while promoting state-run MAX super app. Learn how this impacts digital landscape.