Confronting climate chaos — and the Taliban — in Afghanistan
Amid a severe drought, Afghan scientists are asking the international community to engage with the brutal regime.
Politics
‘Serious’ clean energy investment expected in spring budget
The upcoming 2023 federal budget is expected to include significant investments in the clean economy as an answer to the bold climate spending of U.S. President Joe Biden.
The Han Dong story may be more complicated than it looks
Han Dong may well be guilty of everything that's been said and written about him recently. But what if he isn't? That's a question our experience with the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the rendition and torture of Maher Arar should have us asking.
Pierre Poilievre auditions to be PM with populist appeal to everyday Canadians
After an annual gathering of conservatives ended Friday, the question on everyone's mind is can Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre build a coalition that can topple Justin Trudeau’s Liberals?
Clean electricity grid, tax credits will feature high in federal budget
Canada's push for a zero-emission electricity grid will get a significant funding boost in the federal budget on March 28, 2023, including with new tax credits expected to encourage the development of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Pierre Poilievre tells party faithful to become champions for the 'common person'
Pierre Poilievre rallied a room of conservative faithful gathered in Ottawa on Thursday, March 23, 2023, by calling on them to become "champions" of ordinary people.
Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen's funeral
The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, stayed in a $6,000 per night hotel suite while attending the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.
Energy company blamed for causing Alberta seismic events
The Alberta Energy Regulator has cited an energy company for causing a series of earthquakes, including the largest recorded tremblor in the province's history.
The ingredients that add smell to your shampoo and makeup soon to be public knowledge
Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau, Biden visit agenda
U.S. President Joe Biden is embarking on a 27-hour whirlwind visit to Ottawa, where he will meet Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and speak to a joint session of Parliament — his first bilateral sojourn north as commander-in-chief.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau takes FLOTUS to curling rink during first lady's visit
The United States' first lady will be given a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa today as Sophie Grégoire Trudeau takes Jill Biden to the curling rink.
Trudeau shoots for policy advancements during Biden's whirlwind Ottawa visit
The pomp and circumstance of a presidential visit will give way today to a series of talks about green energy, migration and Haiti, as U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Parliament Hill.
Dinner for President Biden features Canadian ingredients
United States President Joe Biden is staying in Ottawa on his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre plans to take him on a cross-country culinary tour on Friday evening.
Trudeau, Biden reach agreement on Safe Third Country Agreement loophole: sources
Canada and the United States have agreed to have asylum seekers turned back at irregular border crossings across the border, including Roxham Road in Quebec.
Pierre Poilievre is the leader of the Preston Manning Party
Pierre Poilievre may be the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, but Preston Manning is still its founding father — and its defining intellectual influence, writes columnist Max Fawcett.