Latest from Sarah Ritchie
Clock starts on timing of byelection Poilievre hopes to use to return to Parliament
The Conservatives know more today about when their leader could return to the House of Commons, now that Damien Kurek has been officially declared the member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot.
Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader
The Conservative caucus has chosen Andrew Scheer to lead the party in Parliament during the spring session. The party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, lost in the Ontario riding of Carleton in last week's election after representing the area for more than 20 years.
Conservative MPs meet in Ottawa as poll numbers show shrinking lead
As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they'll be running against: Mark Carney.
Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gears
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledge to boost Arctic security through a "massive" cut to Canada's foreign aid budget has led to renewed attacks from his political opponents, who are accusing him of borrowing policy from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Holland says more pharmacare deals will be signed 'in the coming days'
Health Minister Mark Holland says he's looking forward to signing more pharmacare deals with provinces and territories "in the coming days" — and opposition parties should rethink their plans to bring down the government this spring to allow that to happen.
Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: 'I am not Indigenous'
Randy Boissonnault, whose shifting claims to Indigenous identity cost him his job as employment minister, told a House of Commons committee today that he is not Indigenous.
Foreign affairs minister urges Canadians to leave Florida ahead of devastating storm
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadians in Florida should leave and people planning to travel there should postpone as the state braces for Hurricane Milton.
U.S. revises rules for dogs entering from rabies-free countries
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control will not require Canadians to fill out long forms before crossing the border from Canada with their dogs this summer.
WW II veteran dies days before D-Day 80th anniversary events
Second World War veteran Bill Cameron, who lived in B.C., was planning to be part of Canada's delegation heading to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 before his untimely death.
Veteran Affairs 'March holidays' social media post sparks backlash
After a flood of angry comments, Veterans Affairs Canada staff found themselves working over the Easter weekend this year, scrambling to explain why one of the department's social media posts didn't actually mention the holiday.