Peter Zimonjic

Senior writer

Peter Zimonjic is a senior writer for CBC News who reports for digital, radio and television. He has worked as a reporter and columnist in London, England, for the Telegraph, Times and Daily Mail, and in Canada for the Ottawa Citizen, Torstar and Sun Media. He is the author of Into The Darkness: An Account of 7/7, published by Vintage.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa on his way to G7 summit in Alberta

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Ottawa Saturday for a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his way to the G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

F-35 program facing skyrocketing costs, pilot shortage and infrastructure deficit: AG report

Canada’s plan to buy 88 U.S.-built F-35 fighter jets is facing significant challenges including skyrocketing costs, a shortage of trained pilots and a lack of critical infrastructure, according to a new report from Auditor General Karen Hogan.

Liberals table bill to cut trade barriers, speed up 'nation-building' infrastructure

The Liberal government introduced legislation Friday that it says will eliminate federal barriers to internal trade and detail how nation-building infrastructure projects will be identified and approved more quickly. 

Giller Prize-winning author and senator David Richards joins Conservative caucus

The formerly non-affiliated New Brunswick Sen. David Richards has joined the Conservative Senate caucus and will sit with the party in the Red Chamber until his retirement later this year. 

Liberals introduce bill proposing sweeping border security powers

The Liberal government introduced sweeping new legislation Tuesday that it says will protect Canada’s sovereignty, strengthen the border and keep Canadians safe. 

30 MPs accepted $230K in free travel last year, mostly for trips to Taiwan

Members of Parliament accepted more than $230,000 in flights, hotels and gifts from foreign governments, advocacy groups and private companies last year according to an annual report from the conflict of interest and ethics commissioner.

5 key messages in King Charles's speech from the throne

The speech from the throne is normally a routine affair. But after the recent annexation threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, it was crafted to remind the White House that Canada is not an American state in waiting — but a country with its own identity, culture and history.

New Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia asks for 'a little grace period' as Parliament opens

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, who represents the Quebec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis is the new Speaker of the House of Commons and will preside over what Prime Minister Mark Carney says will be a "very, very" busy few weeks and months ahead.

Here's the itinerary for the King's visit to deliver the throne speech in Ottawa

When King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit Canada later this month so the monarch can read the speech from the throne, it will kick off two days of pomp and ceremony across the capital.

Why what Poilievre says matters — even though he lost his seat

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre may have lost his seat in the House of Commons but he’s not lost his voice on the national stage.