Federal Politics

PM “doesn’t care” about farmers, wary of future EV regs: Poilievre

Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre made a stop near Saskatoon Thursday, to announce his party's "action" against future Canadian electric vehicle regulations, and to question what the ...

Aug 14, 2025

Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as farmers hope for resolution

A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today.The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall,...

Aug 14, 2025

Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

A new poll suggests Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity is cooling off in the summer, but still remains broadly positive.Abacus Data says the Carney-led Liberal government's approval dipped to 50 ...

Aug 10, 2025

Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

Advance polls in a historic federal byelection for Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot open today.For the first time ever, Elections Canada says voters must fill out a blank ballot.The agency lists a reco...

Aug 08, 2025

Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza

A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza.Anoth...

Aug 07, 2025

Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill Thursday

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Mtis groups to discuss his government's major projects legislation.The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approva...

Aug 07, 2025

Saskatchewan welcomes Ottawa's $1.2B lumber aid as industry braces for tariffs

Forestry leaders in Saskatchewan and across the country say new federal support for the softwood lumber sector is a welcomed relief, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs continues to cast a long shadow...

Aug 06, 2025

Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions

Canadian aid is being airdropped into Gaza a day after Ottawa announced its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood.Israel has slightly loosened its tight restrictions on food and medicine reachi...

Jul 31, 2025

Cathay Wagantall serving final term as MP for Yorkton-Melville

A local Member of Parliament has decided not to pursue a fifth term. Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall announced on Monday that the current term in Ottawa will be her last. "I will continue to repr...

Jul 28, 2025

Warnings issued for STARS Lottery, Carney investment scams in Saskatchewan

A recent rise in fraud cases in Saskatchewan has prompted a warning from two police services in the province and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA).Both Regina Police ...

Jul 26, 2025