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Friday Nov. 6, 2009 5:57 PM ET
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. Full Story
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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Parti Quebecois wants provincial long gun registry
The Parti Quebecois says if Canada won't get serious about gun control, Quebec should. It wants the province to take over responsibility for its portion of the federal long gun registry.
Supreme Court to hear Alcan appeal over B.C. power deal
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from Rio Tinto Alcan over a multibillion-dollar power deal with British Columbia Hydro that is stalled because of objections by a native group.
U.S. must reverse course with natives, Obama says
U.S. President Barack Obama is telling Native American tribal leaders he is determined to reverse the U.S. government's history of marginalizing and ignoring the plight of native nations.
Grits to use opposition day to hammer Tories on swine flu
The federal Liberals were using their opposition day to debate the Harper government's handling of the swine-flu outbreak.
GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, N.J.
The Republicans have wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey -- a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.
Gov't program wants job applicants' views on Tory budget
An elite federal program to recruit the cream of new graduates suddenly wants to know the applicants' views on the government's vaunted Economic Action Plan before they get a job interview.
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Ambassador Doer makes first official visit to White House
Canada's newest ambassador to the United States has presented his diplomatic credentials to President Barack Obama.
H1N1 vaccine strategy bungled, opposition accuses
The Opposition is demanding to know how the Harper government could bungle so badly the swine flu vaccination program.
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Tory MP close to having support to kill gun registry
A Conservative MP says she's close to having enough opposition support to kill the long-gun registry in a vote on her private member's bill Wednesday.
Feds to extend EI benefits to self-employed
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley introduced new legislation Tuesday that will extend special Employment Insurance benefits, including maternity and compassionate-care benefits, to the self-employed.
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Obama accused of playing 'Hamlet' on Afghan decision-making
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is accusing President Barack Obama of acting too slowly to decide what U.S. policy is needed in Afghanistan.
New Democrat proposes bill to create new RCMP watchdog
A New Democrat MP is bringing in a private member's bill to create a civilian watchdog agency that would be able to investigate deaths or serious injuries which occur in RCMP custody.
Tories to extend parental leave to self-employed
The Conservative government is planning to introduce legislation this week that will allow self-employed Canadians to receive parental leave benefits, CTV News has learned.
Alberta Liberals want provincial health minister to resign
Alberta's Opposition Liberals want the health minister to resign after a decision to temporarily suspend all swine flu vaccination clinics, the party's leader said Sunday.
Obama campaigns for New Jersey's governor
During Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's final campaign swing, U.S. President Barack Obama called the incumbent a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises.
No shortage of HST doubters, says McGuinty
Premier Dalton McGuinty says there are some doubters within his own party about whether the province should forge ahead with tax hamonization.
Liberals continue to close fundraising gap despite woes
Liberals are heaving a sigh of relief that their donations have not dried up as precipitously as their leader's popularity.
Justice minister introduces drug, alcohol testing bill
The federal government wants to allow police and probation officers to collect bodily samples from criminal offenders who are not supposed to be using drugs or alcohol.
Cities need more time to spend stimulus cash
Cities should be given more time to spend stimulus cash so that the money is used wisely as the Harper government rushes billions of dollars out the door, Parliament's budget watchdog says.
Harper receives award for disability plan
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has received a lifetime membership from a disabled people advocacy group in B.C.
Flaherty worried about weak private sector demand
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says he's concerned that private demand isn't helping to boost Canada's economy.
Alberta forestry firms want Ottawa to lead beetle fight
Alberta's forest industry wants Ottawa to use large controlled forest fires as part of a plan to keep the mountain pine beetle from spreading east across the province into the rest of Canada.
Squabble continues over NB Power deal with Quebec
A public war of words between two Atlantic premiers continues, with New Brunswick's Shawn Graham saying Danny Williams of Newfoundland is wrong about a new power deal between New Brunswick and Hydro-Quebec.
Flu vaccine delay has cost lives, Liberals charge
The Liberals are taking the Harper government to task over its handling of the swine-flu vaccine, saying delays have cost lives.
Tory gov't unload boxes of stimulus spending details
The federal government has dumped three boxloads of information about its efforts to stimulate Canada's sputtering economy on Parliament's independent budget watchdog.
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Harper to make first visits to India, China
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make his first visits to India and China over the next several weeks, in an effort to strengthen economic ties with two growing Asian powers.
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NDP bill offers green to go Green
MP Denise Savoie introduced a private member's bill Tuesday that would offer tax benefits to people who choose public transit, cycling and carpooling over driving to work.
