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Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

OTTAWA — “Sunny ways, my friends. Sunny ways.” With those words, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began his time in office, having brought the Liberals out of the political wilderness and into a majority government in October 2015.
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With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

OTTAWA — In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it.
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Quebec Liberals 'at a crossroads' as leadership race kicks off Monday

Quebec Liberals 'at a crossroads' as leadership race kicks off Monday

MONTREAL — As the federal Liberals prepare to choose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor, another Liberal leadership race is getting underway in Quebec this week.
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States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans

States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans

Do you live in a red state, a blue state, or one where Republicans and Democrats share power? Your answer might provide the best indicator of what to expect from your governor and state lawmakers as President-elect Donald Trump takes office and legis
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.; Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla.
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Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says

Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be ma
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Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

OTTAWA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
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Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual

Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual

OTTAWA — Current and former Liberal party officials, both French and English speakers, say the Liberal leader chosen to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be bilingual.
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Anita Anand says she will not run for Liberal party leadership or re-election

Anita Anand says she will not run for Liberal party leadership or re-election

MONTREAL — Liberal cabinet minister Anita Anand announced Saturday that she won’t pursue a bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
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Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact

Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Education Department has asked for help from IBM as it investigates a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across North America, saying the breach could have a financial impact on some former and cu
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