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Poll: Hillary Clinton’s numbers worst since 2008, as GOP brand surges
A new poll shows former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's (D) numbers hitting their lowest point in six years.
Political | 74 hits | 12:42 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A new poll shows former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's (D) numbers hitting their lowest point in six years.
NDP ordered to stop using House funds for satellite party offices
Sources say the board of internal economy, the all-party body that sets the rules for MPs' spending, has decided that the House of Commons must be the ordinary place of employment for anyone whose salary is paid by the Commons; they cannot work in offices Linda Frum stirs controversy with Elections Canada questions
Conservative Senator Linda Frum started a storm of controversy on social media this week when she said Elections Canada has no role in encouraging people to vote. Retailers do not have to change commercial names to French in Quebec, judge rules
A judge has ruled that major retailers do not have to modify their commercial names to French to continue operating in Quebec. Former finance minister Jim Flaherty dead at 64Political | 133 hits | 11:17 AM on Thursday | posted by FieryVulpine
Quebec language police dealt blow as court rules major retailers don’t have to change their storefront signs
A judge has ruled that major retailers do not have to modify their commercial names to French to continue operating in Quebec. Trade Minister Ed Fast accused of making 'gun' gesture at NDP MP Niki Ashton
With just days to go before Parliament is scheduled to shut down for a two-week constituency break, tempers flared after the New Democrats accused a Conservative cabinet minister of making "an inappropriate gesture" at NDP member Niki Ashton. Ottawa wants power to break locks off passengers' checked baggage
The Conservative government is looking for input on a plan to give security screeners the power to break a lock off a bag when an X-ray flags a concern.Palestinian envoy in Prague likely killed by booby-trapped book: paper
Political | 70 hits | 8:45 AM on Tuesday | posted by commanderkai
US Supreme court strikes down cap on campaign contributions
Political | 102 hits | 12:20 PM on Saturday | posted by BeaverFever
Victims bill of rights would see spouses compelled to testify
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Mississauga, Ont., today where he announced the details of a long-promised bill of rights for victims of crime that would force people to testify in court against a spouse. Families of fallen soldiers invited to Ottawa service must pay own way
Family members of Canadian soldiers who fought and died in Afghanistan have been told to pay their own way to attend an elaborate service in Ottawa honouring the fallen, CTV News has learned.French government resigns; Manuel Valls named new prime minister
Reshuffle comes after Socialists suffer losses in nationwide elections seen as referendum on President Francois Hollande's leadership
Political | 126 hits | 8:02 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Reshuffle comes after Socialists suffer losses in nationwide elections seen as referendum on President Francois Hollande's leadershipFrance local elections: Socialists lose heavily
France's governing Socialists sustain substantial losses in local polls, as the centre right claims victory and the far right makes big gains.
Political | 132 hits | 10:51 AM on Monday | posted by commanderkai
France's governing Socialists sustain substantial losses in local polls, as the centre right claims victory and the far right makes big gains.Crimea Tatar community votes to seek ethnic and territorial autonomy
The minority Muslim Tatar community in Crimea have taken the first steps toward seeking autonomy. An assembly vote follows Crimea's annexation by Russia.
Political | 122 hits | 2:54 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The minority Muslim Tatar community in Crimea have taken the first steps toward seeking autonomy. An assembly vote follows Crimea's annexation by Russia. Peter MacKay wishes Canada's Afghan troops had been better prepared
With Canada's mission in Afghanistan finally in the past, former defence minister Peter MacKay has acknowledged the government could have done more for its soldiers. Conservative budget bill loaded with unrelated measures, critics say
The federal government has unveiled a massive piece of budget legislation that critics say is chock full of things that have nothing to do with the budget. Read more and follow our live blog as CBC Parliamentary bureau reporters tweet details from the bil Olivia Chow tops in Star debate surveyPolitical | 131 hits | 12:24 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Toronto Star readers have spoken, choosing Olivia Chow as Wednesday’s mayoral debate winner. Twitter doesn’t seem so sure. Tories defend use of Kijiji data in face of opposition ridicule
Employment Minister defends decision to use website’s data to support claims of growing skills shortage, saying site is ‘the new classified ads’ Rob Ford wins the debate — and his opponents handed it to him | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto SunPolitical | 148 hits | 7:51 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A counterpuncher almost always wins. So Rob Ford won.
Whatever you think of him, his politics, his personal habits, his taste in ties, he won. TKO. Count to eight. How many fingers ya see, chumps? Voter intimidation allegations surface in Kahnawake
Mohawks in Kahnawake considering voting in the coming provincial election — possibly for the first time in their lives — are being met with resistance, and even intimidation, from their community. Don Meredith, Tory senator, faces questions over expense claims
A Conservative senator from Ontario is facing questions about his expense claims after attending a national prayer breakfast in Washington, D.C., last month despite being told by his own party's Senate leadership not to go.Historic results for French far-right party
Early returns in the first round of France's municipal elections showed historic results for the anti-immigrant, anti-EU National Front Party.
Political | 118 hits | 9:26 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Early returns in the first round of France's municipal elections showed historic results for the anti-immigrant, anti-EU National Front Party. Iran to forfeit $7M in Canadian assets for 'supporting terrorism'Political | 151 hits | 10:06 PM on Thursday | posted by commanderkai
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ordered the seizure of more than $7 million worth of bank accounts and property belonging to Iran, in a historic ruling that will turn over the assets to victims of militant groups that it bankrolled. Jim Flaherty, federal finance minister, quits politics
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has resigned to work in the private sector, he announced in a news release Tuesday. Statistics Canada contradicts Conservatives’ claim of unfilled-jobs problem
A new report from Statistics Canada is raising questions about the seriousness of what the Conservative government says is a major national problem 'No one can stop' a Quebec nation from using the loonie: Duceppe
'No one can stop Quebec from using the Canadian dollar,' said former Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe in an interview that aired Sunday on CTV's Question Period.News from The Associated Press
MOSCOW (AP) -- This is Ukraine today, at least as seen by most Russian news media: the government is run by anti-Semitic fascists, people killed in protests were shot by opposition snipers and the West is behind it all.
Political | 86 hits | 3:50 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
MOSCOW (AP) -- This is Ukraine today, at least as seen by most Russian news media: the government is run by anti-Semitic fascists, people killed in protests were shot by opposition snipers and the West is behind it all.Eurosceptic party leads in Danish poll before European election
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The far-right, euro-skeptic Danish People's Party may emerge as Denmark's biggest vote getter at the European parliamentary elections in May, a poll indicated on Saturday.The People's
Political | 117 hits | 1:38 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The far-right, euro-skeptic Danish People's Party may emerge as Denmark's biggest vote getter at the European parliamentary elections in May, a poll indicated on Saturday.The People's More bureaucrats, departmental lawyers facing life-long gag order
The government is extending life-long secrecy provisions to cover additional lawyers and bureaucrats who may work – or have worked on - national security files in the course of their duties. Olivia Chow resigns seat, set to launch Toronto mayoral bidPolitical | 120 hits | 2:24 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A senior source in her campaign told The Globe the federal MP will resign her seat in Parliament Wednesday and kick off her campaign ThursdaySharyl Attkisson resigns from CBS News
CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson has reached an agreement to resign from CBS News ahead of contract, bringing an end to months of hard-fought negotiations, sources familiar with her departure told POLITICO on Monday. Attkisson, who ha
Political | 156 hits | 2:23 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson has reached an agreement to resign from CBS News ahead of contract, bringing an end to months of hard-fought negotiations, sources familiar with her departure told POLITICO on Monday. Attkisson, who ha Sun News : Pierre Karl Peladeau to run for PQ, leaves QuebecorPolitical | 108 hits | 8:45 PM on Sunday | posted by JaredMilne
MPs to get 2.2% pay increase, effective April 1Political | 183 hits | 5:27 AM on Sunday | posted by Freakinoldguy
The phony crisis of the middle class
Justin Trudeau’s convention tale contains an irresistible political message, even if it isn’t true. Turkey calls out Canada on human rights over Quebec secular charter
A Canadian official says his attempt to discuss human rights with a foreign government prompted it to throw Quebec's controversial values charter back at him. Ukraine ambassador calls for Trudeau to apologize for ‘silly' and ‘inappropriate' Olympic hockey joke | National PostPolitical | 148 hits | 2:03 PM on Tuesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Canadians can come to us, Tories tell NDP on elections bill review
The Conservative government says it's prepared to allow as many witnesses as the opposition parties want in committee hearings on electoral reform — but by no means will those hearings be held outside Ottawa. Ex-Liberal senators' expenses missing key details
A CBC examination of federal Liberal Party documents released Monday reveals that key details are still missing, eight months after the party announced it would make its travel expenses transparent, as it began a release of travel claims by senators who w Federal Liberals call for de-criminalization of physician-assisted death
In the end, Liberals voted overwhelmingly in favour of the motion, which could put pressure on Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to include it in his platform during next year’s federal election. Tiny the cat to be honoured at N.B. legislature
Tiny the cat, the formerly fat feline who dieted to health, wellness — and internet notoriety — will be recognized on the floor of the New Brunswick Legislature tomorrow as part of the Fredericton SPCA's 100th anniversary celebration.Back to Canada News
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