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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
August 12, 2026'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
June 14, 2026Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.
April 14, 2026Carney set to win majority government in Canadian special elections - Reuters
Carney set to win majority government in Canadian special elections Reuters
April 13, 2026Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
April 13, 2026Canada's Carney welcomes another defector to Liberals as he nears majority
The prime minister needs only one more MP to join the Liberals to form a majority government after Marilyn Gladu of Ontario defected this week.
April 9, 2026Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
Senior party members in western Canada have distanced themselves from Avi Lewis over his stance against new oil and gas development.
March 30, 2026Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.
March 11, 2026Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
March 9, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the US ambassador in Ottawa to be expelled for undermining diplomatic relations between the two neighbours. The online petition accuses P
Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in
Canada's Carney Secures Majority Mandate After Electoral Wins, Political Defections
Published on 04/13/2026 at 10:06 pm EDT - Modified on 04/13/2026 at 10:08 pm EDT By Paul Vieira OTTAWA--Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured
Mark Carney secures majority government in Canada after byelection win
Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029 The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority
Carney says Canadians trust his plan after he wins majority
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country's voters have demonstrated trust in his government's plan, after his Liberal Party secured a slim majority in the House of Commons. The Liberals a
53% of Canadians want Carney Liberals to win majority in byelections: poll
Just over half of Canadians want the federal Liberals to win enough seats in Monday’s byelections to give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government, new polling suggests. The Ipsos poll conduc
Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals could soon have a slim majority in the House of Commons if the party is able to make gains in three by-elections being held on Monday. The outcome of th
Who is Marilyn Gladu? Conservative lawmaker joins PM Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, strengthening his path toward majority government; all you need to know
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Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
The newly-appointed leader of Canada's left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) Avi Lewis has said "hard conversations are necessary" after he was criticised by some for his stance against new oil and
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to join the Liberal government ultimately convinced her to cross the floor. In her first interview as a Libera
Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have inched closer to a majority in the Canadian parliament as a fourth MP defected to join the party. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (N
Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have inched closer to a majority in the Canadian parliament as a fourth MP defected to join the party. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (N
Carney calls byelections in Ontario and Quebec for April 13
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Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing criticism at home as he tries to strike a balance on the US-Israeli military action in Iran, as Canada scrambles to get its citizens out of the region and faces th
Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it is a position he takes "with regr