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Danielle Smith named new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party, becomes premier
Members of the United Conservative Party elected Danielle Smith as their new leader and Alberta’s 19th premier, replacing Jason Kenney. Smith is the former leader of the Wildrose Party and campaigned on introducing a controversial...
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Progress on TRC's calls to action moving slower than hoped
Progress on the 94 calls to actions outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report, released in 2015, is moving slower than many had hoped. Today, only about 10 per cent of those calls have been fully answered.
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Canadians should buy orange shirts from Indigenous artists, shirt maker urges
Tina Taphouse, a St'at'imc artist who has made her own line of orange T-shirts, says Canadians looking to wear commemorative reconciliation shirts should purchase them from Indigenous businesses and initiatives to show their support for...
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Provinces call on Ottawa for more health-care funding
Rosemary Barton Live speaks with N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs about provincial calls for more health-care funding from the federal government amid a worsening crisis.
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Liberal MP opens up about mental health struggles, pleas for compassion in politics
WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide. Rosemary Barton Live sits down with Government House Leader Mark Holland who opens up about the toll politics took on his personal life. Earlier this week, Holland spoke candidly about...
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Joly breaks down Ottawa's support options for Haiti
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with Rosemary Barton Live about whether Canada intends to lead a security mission in Haiti, the latest with Ottawa's backing for Ukraine, and how the federal government is supporting the...
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The mystery of the missing Churchill portrait
Art heist mystery still unsolved: Who stole Yousuf Karsh’s iconic portrait of Winston Churchill from the walls of the famous Château Laurier hotel and replaced it with a fake? CBC’s Paul Hunter examines the clues, including a surprising...
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'Ambitious' Indo-Pacific plan aims to increase diplomatic and military presence, foreign affairs minister says
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with Rosemary Barton Live about the federal government's plan for the Indo-Pacific region. She says the plan, which is set for a decade, aims to increase Canada's diplomatic and military...
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Pierre Poilievre’s wife targeted with rape threat by far-right activist
WARNING: This story contains sexually graphic details that may be disturbing to readers.A far-right activist made threats of sexual violence against the wife of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre during a livestream. Now, the RCMP is...
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How universities are integrating Indigenous knowledge into education
Across Canada, post-secondary institutions are taking different approaches to incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into what students are learning, from creating mandatory courses for everyone to establishing brand new...
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More universities integrating Indigenous knowledge into education
Across Canada, post-secondary institutions are taking different approaches to incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into what students are learning, from creating mandatory courses for everyone to establishing brand new...
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Residential school whistleblower to be honoured with plaque in Ottawa
Dr. Peter Bryce first blew the whistle on residential schools in 1907, reporting that inadequate sanitation, poor ventilation and overcrowded classrooms and dormitories were leading to major outbreaks of disease, including tuberculosis....
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Trudeau, Poilievre square off in House of Commons
In a much-anticipated face-off in question period, newly elected Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre grilled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the high cost of living, demanding the government cancel planned hikes to EI and pension...
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COVID-19 border restrictions lifting for all travellers on Oct. 1
The federal government says it's dropping all COVID-19 measures at borders on Saturday, meaning travellers will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination when entering Canada or wear masks on planes and trains.
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Ottawa to send aid to Atlantic Canada in aftermath of Fiona
Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair speaks with Rosemary Barton Live about Ottawa's plan to send aid, including from the Canadian Armed Forces, to Atlantic Canada following the destruction caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
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Ottawa poet laureate wrestled with Crown's role in colonialism while writing tribute to the Queen
Ottawa's English poet laureate Albert Dumont, who is also an Algonquin spiritual adviser, joins Rosemary Barton Live to talk about the memorial service being held in Ottawa on Monday to honour the Queen. He offers an early glimpse of his...
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King Charles’s deep ties to Canada
Britain's new monarch King Charles has deep ties to Canada, forging connections with some Canadians through his charitable work and outreach during his many visits to the country.
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MPs debate cost-of-living issues on first day back in House of Commons
Inflation and the economy were the focus for MPs on their first day back in the House of Commons after a summer break, with Pierre Poilievre making his debut as Opposition leader.
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Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin denies sexual assault allegations at Day 2 of trial
On the second day of the sexual assault trial for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the former head of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine campaign testified that he is not guilty and denied having any physical or sexual contact with the...
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Trudeau, MPs pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth
MPs took a break from arguing in the House of Commons for a special session to honour Queen Elizabeth, which included tributes from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.
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Growing calls to renegotiate Ottawa's landmark $20B First Nations child welfare deal
Indigenous child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock is among the growing number of activists calling on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to renegotiate Ottawa's landmark $20 billion First Nations child welfare deal. Critics argue too...
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Freeland attack sparks questions about heavier security for cabinet ministers
In Ottawa, questions are being raised about whether cabinet ministers and members of Parliament need tighter security measures after the verbal attack of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in Alberta.
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Federal luxury tax, N.L. sugar tax take effect Sept. 1
Ottawa's luxury tax on high-priced cars, planes and boats is coming into effect on Sept. 1 and is expected to raise $163 million. A new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages also takes effect in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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'Freedom Convoy'-linked group vows to stay in Ottawa church
Members of the The United People of Canada say they will remain in St. Brigid's Church in Ottawa after a deadline to remove their belongings passed on Thursday.