Mississauga votes in federal byelection today
At first glance, Monday's, December 12, 2022, federal byelection in a coveted Greater Toronto Area riding might seem like a nail-biter.
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First ministers meeting shaping up to be most acrimonious in years
Wrangling over the agenda doesn't bode well for Friday's, December 7, 2018, first ministers' meeting, which is shaping up as one of the most fractious gatherings of Canada's federal, provincial and territorial leaders in decades.
Higgs sworn-in as New Brunswick premier, names francophone as deputy premier
New Brunswick's new Tory government has taken power, with a 17-member cabinet that includes four women and the party's lone francophone MLA as deputy premier.
Incoming New Brunswick premier says he will treat taxpayers like customers
Blaine Higgs, who will take the oath of office on Friday, November 9, 2018, to become the 34th premier of New Brunswick, says his government will act more like a service organization — and treat taxpayers like customers.
Tories and Liberals in virtual dead heat after polls close in New Brunswick election
New Brunswick’s Liberals and Progressive Conservatives were locked in a neck−and−neck race as the ballots were counted Monday night, at the conclusion of an election campaign that saw third parties surge in popularity amid a wave of voter discontent.
Canada's premiers to talk issues around trade at New Brunswick meeting
Canada's First Ministers should stand united in the face of a mounting trade war with the United States, New Brunswick's premier said ahead of this week's meeting of provincial premiers.
Gallant's state of province speech sets tone for New Brunswick campaign
New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant says his province has some big challenges to tackle in the months leading up to a provincial election this fall, and beyond.
Premier Brian Gallant spells out his priorities as 2018 election looms
The premier of New Brunswick says his government will spend more on child care, education and health care in 2018 in the lead-up to a provincial election next fall.
New Brunswick defends climate plan against McKenna's concerns
Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is suggesting New Brunswick’s approach to carbon pricing won’t meet Ottawa’s requirements, but Premier Brian Gallant is defending his plan.
N.B. premier says mandate 'accomplished,' will meet with lieutenant-governor
The premier of New Brunswick says he's going to meet with the province's lieutenant-governor on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at a time when his party has "accomplished" its current mandate.
Environment Canada offers to cover costs of pipeline's climate change research
Even though the Energy East project review has been suspended, Environment Canada made an offer to the NEB to study the climate change impacts of the proposed pipeline.
N.B. premier urges TransCanada to proceed with Energy East pipeline
New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant says he will do whatever necessary to make sure the $15.7−billion Energy East pipeline proceeds and delivers crude — and jobs — to his province.
New Brunswick premier to make final push in Washington on softwood lumber
Brian Gallant heads to Washington Tuesday to meet with a senior member of President Donald Trump's cabinet, in a final push to have his province exempt from hefty duties on softwood lumber exports.
N.B. Premier says funding abortion pills is the "right thing to do"
New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant is stopping short of calling on his provincial counterparts to offer abortion pills for free, but he says it's "the right thing to do."
A quick fix to NAFTA: Canada's premiers leave Washington hoping it's doable
Canada's premiers have left a series of meetings in Washington expressing hope that the renegotiation of NAFTA will be quick and relatively pain-free, rather than a drawn-out bargaining slugfest.