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Hillier, other military leaders to testify on detainees
Rick Hillier will appear before a House of Commons special committee Wednesday, when the former chief of defence staff is expected to rebut a claim that he was warned about the dangers of his troops handing over detainees in Afghanistan Tory MP sorry for 'no-good bastards' remark
Conservative MP Gerald Keddy is apologizing for referring to some unemployed Haligonians as "no-good bastards." Oil sands threaten our survival, Al Gore warns
"Gas from the tar sands gives a Prius the same carbon footprint as a Hummer," the former U.S. vice-president told the Star in an interview prior to a Toronto speaking engagement scheduled for Tuesday evening. Pot controversy prepared Rebagliati for politics
Ignatieff, I think, represents an excellent leader for Canada," Rebagliati said. PM lauds press freedom in speech, won't take questions
TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldn't take questions from reporters covering the event. Ignatieff Leads Liberals to New Low of 24%
The NDP have surged up six points in the latest Ipsos Reid poll. The Conservatives continue their lead over the Liberals with the support of 37 per cent support. The Liberals have fallen to 24 per cent support. Stephane Dion's wife criticizes Ignatieff on Facebook
The outspoken wife of former Liberal leader Stephane Dion has some scathing criticism for the party and current leader Michael Ignatieff. Janine Krieber wrote on the popular social networking site Facebook that the party is in full collapse. She warns the Tories work to undermine diplomat who blew whistle on torture
Defence Minister cites 'incredible holes' in testimony by Richard Colvin alleging Canadian government's complicity in the abuse of Afghan detainees Detainee treatment a concern 'for some time': MacKay
The treatment of detainees at the hands of their Afghan captors has been a concern "for some time," and Ottawa wants to help that government improve its human rights record, says Defence Minister Peter MacKay. Speaker slaps Tory wrists over hyper-partisan flyers
OTTAWA — Conservatives received a slap on the wrist Thursday for misrepresenting an opponent in one of many ultra-partisan flyers the party's MPs have been mailing -- at taxpayers' expense -- across the country.Gorbachev criticizes Kremlin, hints at comeback
MOSCOW — Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious idea of attempting a political comeback.
MOSCOW — Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious idea of attempting a political comeback. Canadian health care spending to top $180B in 2009
In 2009, total health-care spending is expected to be highest in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, at $6,072 and $5,970, respectively.
Quebec and British Columbia are forecast to have the lowest expenditure per capita at $4,891 and $5,253, respectivQueen Elizabeth II opens new session of Parliament
LONDON - Royal pageantry met hard-nosed electioneering Wednesday, as Queen Elizabeth II donned the diamond-encrusted Imperial State Crown to announce the government's plans for the next parliamentary session.
LONDON - Royal pageantry met hard-nosed electioneering Wednesday, as Queen Elizabeth II donned the diamond-encrusted Imperial State Crown to announce the government's plans for the next parliamentary session. Louis Riel 'murdered by the Crown,' MP says
Louis Riel's conviction for treason should be overturned, says a Manitoba MP, who adds that the hero of Metis across the Prairies should be recognized as a Father of Confederation more than 100 years after his death. New inner circle surrounds Michael Ignatieff
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff has a new group of senior advisers surrounding him, following a massive shuffling of the deck by his new chief of staff. CBC asks for equal treatment
Despite getting public funding, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. told the federal broadcaster it is no different than its private-sector rivals CTV and Global when it comes to the challenges facing the conventional television industry.
“We are in the same 
Reading the 1995 edition of the federal Citizenship guide, an immigrant to Canada might have been forgiven for thinking he or she was signing up to join the Boy Scouts or the Girl Guides. Peace down east: Why Danny Williams is ready to make nice with Stephen Harper 
Canadian voters could soon see a détente between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his east coast nemesis, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams. Ignatieff's to do list: sharpen message and toughen up
The first order of business for Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff's new chief of staff is to sharpen the communications strategy and tell voters what the leader and the party stand for Traditionalists sweep Sikh temple election
A traditionalist youth party has won the leadership of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., after thousands of temple members lined up in the rain to vote on Sunday. Peace down east: Why Williams is ready to make nice with Harper
Nine months later, Williams's new conciliatory attitude is striking, and puzzling to many. He was relative cordial during Harper's last visit to St. John's and says “I bit my tongue” – though not entirely – when he concluded that the Prime Minister had suBNP paves way to admit non-whites
British National Party leaders have voted "overwhelmingly" to ballot members on changing its constitution to allow non-white members to join.
British National Party leaders have voted "overwhelmingly" to ballot members on changing its constitution to allow non-white members to join. Ignatieff dodges NB Power issue
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff avoided contact with this province's political third rail Friday by declining to comment on the controversial deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec. But he said it's important that the deal is debated. Parizeau can still move the sovereignty movement
Even retired and out of the spotlight, former Parti Québécois leader Jacques Parizeau, now 79, wields power and influence in the party and the separatist movement Sarah Palin did more for environment than the Tories - Ignatieff
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff vowed Friday night to attack the policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, saying the Conservative leader's four years in power gives him lots of political ammunition Surrey Sikhs vote in pivotal election
Police in Surrey, B.C., will monitor a pivotal vote Sunday as another political battle looms over control of the huge Guru Nanak Sikh temple. MP defends plan to give water bottles with Tory logo to kids
WINNIPEG - A Conservative member of Parliament was unapologetic Friday after school officials rejected her attempt to provide students with free water bottles bearing the Conservative party logo Block access to English private schools: PQ
The Parti Québécois is urging the Quebec government to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to limit access to private English schools after the Supreme Court quashed part of the province’s language legislation. Harper to be no-show at global climate summit
The leaders of rich countries appear reluctant to make the trip if no deal materializes and a decision is made to continue talks into 2010. U.S. President Barack Obama has said he'll only go if a deal is in hand or if his clout and profile will bring one Governor-General embraces military uniform
For the first time, Michaëlle Jean attended Remembrance Day ceremonies in full Canadian Forces dress John Baird text message sparks diplomatic firestormPolitical | 209803 hits | 12:02 PM on Thursday | posted by itsanalias
Conservatives win 2 byelections, 1 at Bloc's expense
The Conservatives scored two federal byelection wins Monday, upsetting the Bloc Québécois in eastern Quebec and cruising to an easy victory in Nova Scotia. 2 MINUTES OF SILENCE SHOULD BE MANDATORY: PollPolitical | 206828 hits | 9:54 AM on Monday | posted by PENATRATOR
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