B.C. NDP faces backlash over housing deregulation bill
Critics across political spectrum oppose Bill M216 that would fast-track building approvals and reduce municipal oversight. Learn why this private member's bill raises transparency concerns.
Critics across political spectrum oppose Bill M216 that would fast-track building approvals and reduce municipal oversight. Learn why this private member's bill raises transparency concerns.
B.C. Premier David Eby confronts party pressure as shaky coalition and near-election experience dominate NDP convention discussions. Political future hangs in balance.
As the NDP leadership race heats up, candidates face tough questions on protecting free speech from internal challenges, including MP Leah Gazan's bill to criminalize residential school denial.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley stands firm against calls to prevent controversial NDP figure Yves Engler from speaking at local arena. Details on the political dispute.
Montreal activist Yves Engler has officially launched his campaign to become the next NDP leader. Learn about his platform and the race dynamics in Canadian politics.
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis held an emergency town hall criticizing the 2025 Liberal budget. The event mixed campaign rhetoric with attempts to connect with voters.
Canada's NDP will support the Liberal government in the first budget confidence vote, ensuring the Conservative motion fails and securing the minority government's stability.
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing authorities to detain highly intoxicated individuals for extended periods, addressing public safety concerns and healthcare gaps.
The Canadian government is moving to reinstate a crucial privacy provision that was accidentally removed from the Online Streaming Act, addressing concerns about user data protection in the digital age.
The Quebec government has passed Bill 7, eliminating or merging numerous government agencies in a sweeping efficiency move that promises significant taxpayer savings and streamlined services.
The Ford government is using a legislative maneuver to fast-track controversial education legislation without public hearings, including a bill that would significantly expand the education minister's authority over school boards.
Prime Minister Carney welcomes former Nova Scotia NDP member Elizabeth Dentremont to Liberal ranks, calling her floor-crossing 'exceptionally valuable' for Atlantic Canada representation.
The English Montreal School Board is speaking out against Quebec's Bill 94, warning it disproportionately affects the province's most vulnerable students and could have devastating consequences for educational access.
Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.
As hate crimes surge across Canada, new legislation aims to strengthen legal tools against extremism. Discover how Bill C-9 could reshape Canada's approach to combating hate speech and protecting vulnerable communities.
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
House Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to pin potential government shutdown on Democrats while facing internal GOP rebellion and policy disagreements that threaten funding deadline.
Manitoba's NDP government throws support behind Liberal legislation mandating universal screening for reading skills in Canadian students, marking significant education policy shift.
A Coalition Avenir Québec member is reconsidering party allegiance after the government invoked closure to pass sweeping health care reforms, raising concerns about democratic process.
Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.
Ten days after Quebec passed its controversial health data legislation, Santé Québec maintains complete silence while healthcare professionals demand transparency about the new law's implications.
CAQ MNA Gilles Bélanger's Freudian slip calling doctors 'poulet' ignites controversy as Quebec faces healthcare crisis and debates controversial bill affecting medical professionals.
A controversial NDP private member's bill is raising alarms about potential jail time for Canadians expressing certain opinions. Bill C-367 aims to remove religious hate speech exemptions, creating new legal risks for free speech advocates.
The Atlantic Canadian business community remembers Bill Mont, founder of Mount Holdings, whose entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy shaped Nova Scotia for generations.
Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.
Yukoners head to the polls in a pivotal territorial election that also features a groundbreaking referendum on electoral reform, potentially transforming how future governments are formed in Canada's north.
Medical professionals are leaving Quebec's Outaouais region in droves following Bill 15 implementation, creating a healthcare crisis that's pushing doctors across the river to Ontario for better working conditions.
Manitoba's NDP government considers extending legislative session to pass Bill 20, allowing 72-hour detainment of youth in dangerous situations despite opposition concerns about civil liberties.
Canada's NDP considers abstaining from federal budget vote, putting Justin Trudeau's government in precarious position despite supply-and-confidence agreement.
Internal government documents reveal the Liberal government expects reduced scrutiny on foreign aid spending following the NDP's weakened position after losing seats in the House of Commons.