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Friday Nov. 20, 2009 6:08 PM ET
Flaherty: no new spending in next year's budget
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Conservative government isn't planning on any major new spending in next year's budget, but will instead continue with putting money into the economic stimulus plan.
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Speaker slaps Tory wrists over hyper-partisan flyers
Conservatives received a slap on the wrist Thursday for misrepresenting an opponent in one of many ultra-partisan flyers the party's MPs have been mailing -- at taxpayers' expense -- across the country.
PQ wants to restrict access to English daycares
The Parti Quebecois wants to amend Quebec's language law to restrict access to English daycares.
Bureaucrats and critics often face wrath of Tories
Hell hath no wrath like a Conservative government scorned -- just ask the string of bureaucrats, advocates and citizens whose reputations have felt the fury.
Gerard Deltell named new leader of the ADQ
The beleaguered Action democratique du Quebec has yet another leader. Gerard Deltell, a member of the legislature, was named head of the party at a news conference in Quebec City Thursday.
Ignatieff takes responsibility for Liberals' 'tough time'
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he takes responsibility for the party being "knocked around pretty good" in recent weeks.
Flaherty wants code of conduct for credit, debit cards
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is proposing a voluntary code of conduct for credit- and debit-card companies that could mean savings for consumers and small businesses.
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Federal debt to climb over $500 billion, group says
The federal debt will jump back over the half-trillion mark this Sunday evening, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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Liberals say Tory leaflets suggest Grits are anti-Semitic
Liberals are incensed that Conservative MPs have distributed taxpayer-funded pamphlets that suggest the Grits are anti-Semitic.
Quebec transport dept. needs to tighten rules: AG
Quebec's auditor general tabled a report, expressing concern over the level of due diligence by the province's Transport Department when it comes to doling out contracts.
Obama, South Korean leader accentuate the positive
America's relations with South Korea, a crucial Asian ally, are on an upswing as President Barack Obama meets with President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday, though a stalled trade agreement is still a concern for the economic powerhouses.
Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member
West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history Wednesday, a milestone to be marked with a morning of Senate tributes and a special resolution.
Louis Riel 'murdered by the Crown,' MP says
Louis Riel's conviction for treason should be overturned, says a Manitoba MP, who adds that the hero of Metis across the Prairies should be recognized as a Father of Confederation more than 100 years after his death.
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New inner circle surrounds Michael Ignatieff
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff has a new group of senior advisers surrounding him, following a massive shuffling of the deck by his new chief of staff.
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Conservatives blast Obama for bowing to Japanese emperor
Some American conservative commentators are seizing on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's emperor during the weekend, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of groveling to a foreign leader.
McGuinty: 'Dalton Days' a figment of media's imagination
Less than a week after floating a trial balloon about unpaid days off for Ontario public sector workers, Premier Dalton McGuinty shot it down Tuesday, accusing the media of playing guessing games.
Indian news reports link Canadian to Mumbai attacks
Indian news reports have linked an American and a Canadian man to last year's deadly Mumbai attacks, weeks after the two men were arrested on terror charges in the United States.
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2012 run for president 'not on my radar': Palin
Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is "not on my radar," but wouldn't rule out playing some role in the next presidential election.
Harper joins dancers on Indian reality TV show
First Stephen Harper got by with a little help from the Beatles. Now the prime minister is cashing in on a little Bollywood cachet.
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Chinese censors block Obama's call to free the Web
President Barack Obama prodded China about Internet censorship and free speech, but the message was not widely heard in China where his words were blocked online and shown on only one regional television channel.
Conservatives to ban lobbyists for public agencies
CTV News has learned the federal Conservatives plan to ban public agencies from hiring lobbyists to influence the federal government.
Stimulus programs structured inefficiently: expert
A government infrastructure expert that the federal stimulus program heavily favours Tory ridings and is not well focused on areas struggling with high unemployment.
In bid to grow Canada's economy, feds look to Asia
Improving trade relations with India and China will ensure the "doors of opportunity are open for Canadian businesses," Trade Minister Stockwell Day said Sunday, ahead of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's first trips to the two emerging economic powers.
New citizenship guide big on military, small on arts
Canada's new citizenship guide for aspiring immigrants places a new emphasis on the military, the history of Confederation and First Nations but also finds room to mention hockey and curling.
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Khadr to face military trial south of the border
Omar Khadr will be among a group of five terror suspects held in Guantanamo to be tried by military commission on U.S. soil.
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McKenna says Canadians 'love to hate' their leaders
Frank McKenna, a former Canadian ambassador to the United States, says recent criticism against Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff fits with how the Canadian public views political leaders.
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Cat's demise prompts rumours of Thatcher death
A brief message about a felled feline really caused the fur to fly this week, prompting erroneous rumours about the demise of no less than Margaret Thatcher.
Harper departs on first of three international trips
Prime Minister Stephen Harper embarks on the first of three consecutive trips abroad that will keep him out of the House of Commons virtually until the fall session ends in mid-December.
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Outgoing ADQ boss blames federal Tories for troubles
The outgoing leader of the Action democratique du Quebec blames the federal Tories for helping to destroy his party.
Quebec political scandals rock ADQ; leader resigns
The political scandals that have rocked Quebec mushroomed Tuesday with the new leader of the province's Action democratique suddenly announcing his resignation and declaring his intention to report alleged financing irregularities to the police.
Harper phones premiers to discuss swine flu, economy
Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a conference call with the premiers on Tuesday to talk about swine flu and the economy.
Is Tory victory in a Bloc stronghold a 'game changer'?
The Conservative government put the Bloc Quebecois on notice Monday night with its byelection win in a Bloc stronghold, proving that its fortunes in Quebec are stronger than pundits predicted, experts say.
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ADQ boss asks for another leadership race
Action democratique du Quebec Leader Gilles Taillon wants another leadership race after less than a month on the job, but will stay on as head of the party until another leader is chosen.
Stelmach pledges to make changes after leadership vote
Having survived a key vote from his party, Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach says his next task is to figure out what to do differently in the province.
Ignatieff's inner circle shrinks as 2 more aides depart
Two more aides confirmed late Friday they're leaving Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff's office, a week after he turfed his chief of staff, Ian Davey.
Disintegration of ADQ gains speed as one-third of caucus quits
The disintegration of the once-mighty Action democratique du Quebec gathered speed with the sudden resignation Friday of one-third of what remains of its rump of a caucus.
Ed Stelmach faces critical leadership review
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach faces a critical leadership review this weekend by his own Tory party members amid growing tension within the ranks.
NDP claims 27 new Tory senators will cost $177M
The NDP says 27 senators appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper over the past year could cost Canadian taxpayers $177 million over the life of their sinecure.
Minister grilled over release of a gun registry report
Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan attempted to undermine a report to Parliament on the federal gun registry Thursday -- calling into question the agenda of its authors after refusing to make the report public before a crucial parliamentary vote.
Tories accused of not playing fair with the torch
As the Olympic Torch makes its way to Vancouver for the start of next year's games, there will be more torch relay ceremonies held in Conservative ridings than in the ridings of opposition members.
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