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'This is a business proposition': Crown releases emails in Cameron Ortis trial
When Cameron Ortis approached the head of a company that was being probed by law enforcement, he allegedly told him that he had access to some highly "valuable" information and mentioned a "business proposition."
Analysis
Blair steals a page from the Harper playbook to justify cuts to National Defence
For years when it was in power, the former Conservative government railed against a great, faceless bureaucracy it blamed for undermining its goals for the Department of National Defence (DND). That tactic appears to have been adopted by the current Liberal defence minister as he explains the government’s intention to cut $1 billion from the defence appropriation.
Opposition calls for overhaul of green tech fund following critical report
Opposition parties are calling on Ottawa to overhaul management of a federal green fund that has come in for some pointed criticism over its use of public funds.
'It's a new party': How Conservatives are trying to rebuild trust in Muslim communities
When Pierre Poilievre pitches the Conservative Party to Muslim Canadians, he talks about "faith, family and freedom." It's part of an effort to grow the party's presence, particularly in larger cities that are home to many racialized Canadians whose support for the Conservatives plummeted during the final months of Stephen Harper's government and his divisive 2015 campaign.
Ottawa suspends $1B green fund after receiving whistleblower complaint
Analysis
Manitoba NDP bet big on health care, rode wave of discontent with Tories on way to victory
Former Speaker 'broke his own rules' by recognizing veteran of Nazi unit, Green leader says
Analysis
MPs are worried about Parliament's reputation — and a new Speaker won't fix things
Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected Speaker of the House of Commons
Crown alleges former RCMP director Cameron Ortis was trying to sell secrets to police targets
$8M Alberta advertising campaign against federal net-zero rules rolls out in 4 provinces
Joly says Canadians 'want to do more' to help Haiti as military intervention looms
Trudeau says he's 'not looking to escalate' tensions as India reportedly tells 41 Canadian diplomats to leave
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Cameron Ortis is accused of violating the Security of Information Act — what is that?
CRTC registration for podcasts and streaming companies draws criticism
Power & Politics Video
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Power and Politics October 03, 2023
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Former House Speaker on Nazi controversy and new Speaker's election
Power and Politics2 days ago - Duration 49:25
Manitoba polls open Tuesday after highly-charged election campaign
Power and Politics2 days ago - Duration 8:02
Overriding individual rights should not be 'taken lightly,' says federal justice minister
Power and Politics5 days ago - Duration 1:42:36
Sask. premier threatens to use notwithstanding clause to override judge's ruling
Power and Politics5 days ago - Duration 1:39:05
Alberta is ‘prepared to battle’ in court over federal electricity regulations, says premier
Power and Politics6 days ago - Duration 10:47
It's up to Rota to decide if he remains in Liberal caucus, says government House leader
Power and Politics7 days ago - Duration 7:40
Government would have had ‘zero role’ in inviting Mr. Hunka to the gallery, former chief of protocol says
Power and Politics7 days ago - Duration 1:35:39
The prime minister apologizes on behalf of Parliament
Power and Politics7 days ago - Duration 1:39:03
Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker after honouring Nazi-aligned veteran
Power and Politics8 days ago
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