
Darren Major
Senior writer
Darren Major is a senior writer for CBC's parliamentary bureau in Ottawa. He previously worked as a digital reporter for CBC Ottawa and a producer for CBC's Power & Politics. He holds a master's degree in journalism and a bachelor's degree in public affairs and policy management, both from Carleton University. He also holds master's degree in arts from Queen's University. He can be reached at darren.major@cbc.ca.
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Ethics commissioner publishes list of PM Carney's investments
The investments that Prime Minister Mark Carney held before handing them over to a blind trust have been publicly disclosed by the ethics commissioner.
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Trump threatening 35% tariffs on Canadian goods across the board
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods as the two countries have been engaged in negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement.
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NDP to choose new leader in March following 7-month contest
New Democrats will choose their next leader in March after a seven-month campaign, the party announced Thursday.
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Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026
Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.
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Decades-old problems are plaguing federal contracting system, watchdog says
As the Liberal government attempts to clean up federal contracting, the procurement watchdog says the current system is in desperate need of “fundamental change” and is calling for the creation of a central body to oversee all government purchasing.
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Canadians in ICE detention centres left in legal limbo as families try to secure release
Relatives of Canadians detained by ICE in the U.S. say they're furious and frustrated by the treatment of their loved ones and the battles they're having to fight for even the most basic information.
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Canadian dies while in ICE custody in Florida, U.S. agency says
A Canadian citizen died while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this week, the agency says.
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Sen. Brazeau suffers 'dizzy spell,' collapses during debate of major projects bill
Sen. Patrick Brazeau collapsed in the Senate chamber Wednesday evening during a debate on the government’s major project bill.
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Election watchdog saw major spike in complaints during spring campaign
The independent body that enforces Canada's election laws is reporting a massive spike in complaints from people concerned about the integrity of this year's election.
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Parliament went from a combative fall to a fruitful spring. Will it last?
The House of Commons spring sitting saw co-operation between the Liberals and Conservatives to pass some key pieces of legislation in the span of a month — but it was a drastic change in tone from where things were left in December.
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