Christian Noel

Reporter, Radio-Canada

Christian Noel is a reporter with Radio-Canada.

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Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do

Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.

Former justice minister Irwin Cotler says RCMP told him Iranian plot to kill him was foiled

The RCMP has told former justice minister Irwin Cotler that a plot by agents of Iran to assassinate him was foiled.

Conservative MPs frustrated after Poilievre bars them from promoting housing fund: sources

Some Conservative MPs are frustrated after their leader, Pierre Poilievre, barred them from promoting a federal housing fund in their constituencies, sources told Radio-Canada.

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark interested in replacing Trudeau if PM steps down

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a rebellion from his own MPs in caucus this week, former B.C. premier Christy Clark is suggesting she would be interested in replacing him, should Trudeau decide to step down.

Banning hacking devices won't prevent car thefts, security experts say

The Trudeau government’s proposal to ban over-the-counter hacking devices will not prevent car thefts, experts and police sources consulted by Radio-Canada say.

NDP threatens stalling tactics, end of agreement with Liberals over slow pace of pharmacare talks

The federal NDP has warned its Parliament Hill staff to prepare themselves for the possible sudden termination of the party's supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals — a bipartisan cooperation agreement which may be holding off an early election.

Pierre Poilievre's inner circle divided over how to tackle gender issues, sources say

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's advisers are divided on the position the party should take on issues of gender identity and diversity, multiple Conservative sources told Radio-Canada.

Data shows Canada remains dependent on COVID-19 protective gear from abroad

The vast majority of masks, N95 respirators, gloves, screening equipment and other personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased by the federal government continues to come from foreign companies, according to information obtained by Radio-Canada.

Jean Charest to launch Conservative leadership bid Thursday, Radio-Canada sources say

Jean Charest, the former Premier of Quebec, will be a candidate to succeed Erin O'Toole as the head of the Conservative Party of Canada, and will make the official announcement on Thursday, two sources confirmed to Radio-Canada.

Jean Charest considering Conservative leadership run: sources

Jean Charest, the former Quebec premier and ex-leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party, is preparing to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party, according to party sources who spoke with Radio-Canada.