Conservative government News

Interview with Canada's first astronaut Marc Garneau Special

Ottawa - Dr. Marc Garneau stepped into history as Canada's first astronaut. In 2013 he entered the race for leader of Canada's Liberal Party in an ultimate quest to serve as chief executive: The Prime Minister of Canada.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Mccallum - 3 comments

Harper conservatives send Senate reform bill to Supreme Court

Ottawa - The Harper government has sent bill C-7 an act to deal with Senate reform to the Supreme Court of Canada for clarification. The federal government seeks to determine its own powers regarding senate reform. It seeks answers to six questions.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 16 comments

Op-Ed: Nanos Poll: Justin Trudeau Liberals pass NDP, close in on PC

Justin Trudeau's Leadership bid for head of the Liberal Party of Canada witnesses a popular reaction in a national poll, some strong new rivals looking for the same job, and a stern warning from The G&M's John Ibbitson and Beware the Bilderbergers!

In the Media by Richard Mccallum - 3 comments

CBC braces for $100 million in cuts

Ottawa - The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is bracing for upwards of $100 million in service cuts from their $1.1 billion annual budget. The expected move has many people questioning the government's commitment to public broadcasting.

In the Media by Andrew Reeves - 8 comments

Baby, you can drive my car

An article concerning the targetting of government minister Chris Huhne re allegations that eight years ago he perverted the course of justice in relation to a trivial driving offence.

In the Media by Alexander Baron

Canada's budget nixed by opposition, gov't could fall

Ottawa - The Conservative Government's attempt at a 2011 budget for Canada failed to pass the House of Commons today. This leaves the Government open to motions of non-confidence which may take place in the next few days, resulting in a spring election.

In the Media by Hans Smedbol - 8 comments

Is homophobia behind removal of Canadian Tourism Minister?

Canada's Tourism Minister, Diane Ablonczy, will no longer be able to dole out funds from a tourism program, and controversy rages after her removal from the program which closely followed her granting of funds to Gay Pride Week.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 2 comments

Canadian opposition parties calling for resignation of minister

Government opposition is crying for the resignation of Lisa Raitt, Canada's Natural Resources Minister, after secret documents were left behind, forgotten at an Ottawa television station in late May.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 1 comment