Stephanie Levitz

Reporter with The Canadian Press

158 Articles

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,

Liberals reach deal with NDP

The minority Liberal government has reached a deal with the New Democrats over legislation to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing the backing needed to survive a confidence vote on the throne speech.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Joan Bryden & Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | September 26th 2020

Erin O'Toole promises to fight for West, human rights

Newly elected Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that as leader, and as a prime minister, he will stand up for the rights of women and the LGBTQ community, and he intends to apply that fighting spirit to all his files.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 26th 2020

O'Toole moving quickly to put stamp on federal Conservative party

It took Erin O'Toole less than 12 hours to go from winning the Conservative leadership race early on Monday, August 24, 2020, to taking his seat behind the boss's desk in the Official Opposition office, moving swiftly to begin building a team to guide his party in the months ahead.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 25th 2020

Erin O'Toole built support in party's more right-wing camps

Among Erin O'Toole's jobs in the military was navigating a Sea King helicopter over the skies of Canada, and now he takes on the challenge of journeying through political terrain as the new leader of the federal Conservative party.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 24th 2020

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O'Toole,

Erin O'Toole new Conservative leader

Conservative members sought stability on Monday, August 24, 2020, in choosing Erin O'Toole as leader after a campaign where he focused on keeping the party close to its "true blue" fundamentals.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 24th 2020

Next Conservative party leader best not take Alberta for granted: MPs

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is warning that whoever is elected as the new party leader on Sunday, August 16, 2020, must be prepared with robust policy for the West.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 18th 2020

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna,

McKenna calls for measures to protect politicians from threats

Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna said on Thursday, August 13, 2020, that new measures must be taken to protect Canadian politicians from threatening behaviour.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | August 14th 2020

Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate, Leslyn Lewis,

Conservative leadership debate forced to pivot

A new media organization's plan to host all four Conservative leadership candidates for a debate on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, was thrown into disarray when two of the contenders dropped out.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | July 30th 2020

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Asylum claims being filed in Canada rise slightly despite pandemic

The number of asylum claims being filed in Canada continues to rise slightly despite ongoing global travel restrictions.

By Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | July 24th 2020

Governor General Julie Payette, Throne Speech,

Trudeau must look into complaints Governor General mistreated staff, Singh says

Allegations that Gov. Gen. Julie Payette mistreated staff members prompted calls for investigations of varying stripes on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, with one expert suggesting the matter should be dealt with quietly to preserve the integrity of the office.

By Mike Blanchfield & Stephanie Levitz | News, Politics | July 23rd 2020