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Upheaval in Green party over May leadership
OTTAWA -- Green party Leader Elizabeth May has come under attack by senior members of her own party who are upset with her management of the organization and fear she is trying to avoid a mandatory leadership review that party rules say must be held this Liberal senators spark outrage by releasing critical RCMP report early
OTTAWA — Liberals and Conservative senators are locked in a dispute about the pending release of a report that is deeply critical of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and calls for at least 5,000 new officers to help boost the national force. Thousands protest Parliament's suspension
Thousands of people attended rallies in towns and cities across Canada on Saturday to speak out against Prime Minister Stephen Harper's decision to suspend Parliament until March Canada is better off under Tory rule: Stephen Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, speaking to his caucus on Parliament Hill, says "Canada is safer, stronger and better off" after four years of Conservative rule. Seniors may miss out on reno tax credit
Most seniors are unaware that after having spent the money and paid the bill they are out of luck and funds come tax time. Shock and anger will be the result and not a renovation tax credit. Layton to propose legal limits on PM's ability to prorogue Parliament
OTTAWA - The NDP says it will propose legislation to limit the power of the prime minister to suspend Parliament.Republican wins pivotal Massachusetts Senate race
Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley battled for vacant Kennedy seat, result threatens to derail health care reform...
Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley battled for vacant Kennedy seat, result threatens to derail health care reform... 
For the past week, the Quebec press has been keeping tabs on the Harper government's handling of the situation, and the overwhelming majority of pundits in the province have concluded the Prime Minister has done an excellent job so far. In fact, it is saf Harper makes Raitt pay while Ambrose gets 2nd chance
One woman is getting a second chance in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new cabinet while another once thought to be on the fast-track faces a detour through demotion after stumbling through a scandal.
As many as eight to 10 ministers will be on the Ignatieff ends 'national conversation' with few hints of his agenda
OTTAWA - Michael Ignatieff wrapped up Monday the first phase of his "national conversation" about the challenges facing Canada giving few hints about his own vision for the country. Harper to announce small cabinet shuffle Tuesday; no major changes expected
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to announce a small cabinet shuffle Tuesday with no changes to major portfolios. Veterans Affairs minister Thompson resigns
Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson announced Saturday that he was resigning from the Conservative federal cabinet effective immediately, setting the stage for a cabinet shuffle. Wall OK with Harper's proroguing of Parliament
Wall used the fact that Saskatchewan legislators will return as scheduled in March to defend the federal prorogation.
"If there's no harm done by the provincial government on its regular schedule not being in the legislature ...from December to March . Harper, Charest join forces on green energy
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest put their feud over climate change on pause Tuesday, appearing together for the first time in months to announce a new green energy project. Oilsands unfairly targeted: report
The report concluded the oilsands do not produce significantly more greenhouse gases than other sources of oil. It quoted an analysis that when considering the full chain of production, such as emissions created while shipping, refining, and consuming, oi Flaherty's economic plan blasted
The country's budget watchdog and some of Canada's leading economists are contradicting Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, saying he cannot balance the books without raising taxes or slashing spending. Court tells Elections Canada to accept Tory cash
The Tories explained that "double-dipping" happens when political parties receive both a GST rebate and an Elections Canada rebate for the same campaign expenses.
Elections Canada did not want to accept the funds because the GST rebate is meant to offe PM opens bridge between N.B., U.S.
St. Stephen Mayor Jed Purcell is hoping the end of long lineups this summer will also bring an economic boost to the downtown. "It will help the businesses and help attract business, because nobody's going to open a store in this town with the backup of t Wildrose Party adds life to boring Alberta politicsPolitical | 206825 hits | 9:04 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
New Karzai cabinet snubs warlords; doubt remains
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Obama's buck-stopping goes only so far
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Senate feud brewing over report on RCMP
OTTAWA — A new feud is brewing in the Senate after Liberal senators said they plan to release a controversial committee report on the RCMP while Parliament is shut down — a move the Tories say is “unprecedented, dangerous and offensive.” Harper to revive Senate reform plan
Stephen Harper will revive a contentious plan to reform the Senate after Parliament resumes in March, setting the stage for a showdown with the opposition and a handful of provinces over whether senators should be elected and held to term limits. Harper cools election speculation; says budget will address deficit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper doused speculation that he's gunning for a general election this spring, telling Canwest News Service in an interview that he'd rather govern than campaign. Liberals mock PM for being on vacation - while Ignatieff's on holiday
The contest immediately prompted Harper's office to point out that the prime minister is not, in fact, on vacation, whether or not Parliament is sitting. He was working in his office Monday and Tuesday and gave an interview on Tuesday afternoon. The prime Would-be Liberal leaders miss 2006 debt deadline
As Mayrand is not allowed to grant further extensions, the candidates are left in a difficult position. If they can raise the money, they must get permission from a judge to pay off their loans. Otherwise, the outstanding debts will be treated as campaign 20,000 join anti-prorogation Facebook group
More than 20,000 people have joined an anti-prorogation group on Facebook following Prime Minister Stephen Harper's decision to suspend Parliament for two months until after the Vancouver Winter Olympics Foiled attack a 'wake-up call' for Canada
OTTAWA — The foiled Christmas Day terror attack where a flagged terror suspect was permitted to board a plane to the U.S. is a warning for a Canadian government that needs to do a better job of information sharing, say opposition MPs.The best political quote of 2009
What do Michael Ignatieff (left), Peter MacKay (centre) and Hugo Chavez (right) and a beret-clad parrot (far right, with feathers) all have in common? Very little, we suspect, aside from our commenters picking three out of the four of them for the top pol
What do Michael Ignatieff (left), Peter MacKay (centre) and Hugo Chavez (right) and a beret-clad parrot (far right, with feathers) all have in common? Very little, we suspect, aside from our commenters picking three out of the four of them for the top pol For Harper, 2009 was a very good year
Prime Minister will look back on a string of policy successes, even as decision to prorogue leaves a bad taste in opponents' mouths PM seeks Parliament shutdown until March
The move to prorogue, or suspend, Parliament is widely seen as a strategic move by Harper to gain a majority on Senate committees while possibly also avoiding criticism over the Afghan detainee issue.Back to Canada News
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