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Hamilton Centre Independent MPP Sarah Jama says the motion that effectively censured her at Queen’s Park is an “abuse of power” by the province and alleges that her then-party, the Ontario NDP, failed to support her right to free speech, forbade her from further comment and even accused her of …

The new NDP government in Manitoba is reconsidering a plan to build nine new schools started by the previous Progressive Conservative government. Premier Wab Kinew accused the Tories on Wednesday of not setting aside money for the schools, and of adopting a private-public funding model — called a P3 system …

As the Greenbelt scandal threatens to infect more of Ontario’s housing policies, opposition politicians are turning their attention to a controversial zoning tool heavily used by the Ford government. NDP Leader Marit Stiles is set to unveil a lengthy list of favourable development decisions granted to builders who attended the …

Fresh off an Oct. 4 election victory, Premier Wab Kinew told the Manitoba Métis Federation something many had been waiting to hear for generations. “There are many specific priorities of the Métis people and Métis Nation and one of them is Ste. Madeleine,” Kinew told those gathered for the MMF’s annual …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today. Premier Doug Ford’s government wants NDP MPP …

Ontario Progressive Conservatives are set to introduce a censure motion against Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama in connection with a statement on the Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Housing Minister Paul Calandra says his motion would give the Speaker permission not to recognize Jama in the house until she apologizes …

The mayors of Manitoba’s two largest cities were keeping a close eye on provincial election results Tuesday night. Both Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and Brandon‘s Jeff Fawcett say they’re looking forward to working with premier-designate Wab Kinew and the incoming NDP government on key issues affecting their jurisdictions. Fawcett, mayor of …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A “report card” has been published taking a look at the recent landscape of B.C. provincial leadership and voters’ intentions. Named B.C. Government Report Card: October 2023, 1,001 adult British Columbians were surveyed by Leger about their thoughts on the B.C. government, including …

Point Douglas MLA Bernadette Smith says the new NDP government under premier-designate Wab Kinew will stick to its promise and search a local landfill for the remains of Indigenous women. Smith, handily re-elected Tuesday night to another term, is a longtime advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women since her …

Ontario government officials are now acknowledging that Premier Doug Ford uses his personal cell phone for government business, but are refusing to divulge his phone logs, citing the need to maintain privacy of callers and the government’s inability to assess the nature of the phone calls. Global News has been …