Politics

HALIFAX – Eighteen months after a public inquiry was established in Nova Scotia to investigate the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history, lawyers representing most of the 22 victims say they are troubled about its slow progress and lack of witness testimony. “We’re frustrated with the pace,” said Josh …

With the election heating up, local candidates are busy trying to prove they’re the best fit to represent constituents at Queen’s Park. But the races are tight — and all kinds of factors could swing the outcomes. Today, we take a closer look at three compelling ridings, and what candidates …

TORONTO – Ontario’s New Democrats are set to release costing for their election campaign platform today. The party unveiled its plan for the province late last month, but didn’t attach price tags to its promises. Leader Andrea Horwath says the costing will offer “evidence” that it’s possible for a government …

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford No scheduled public events. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath No scheduled public events. _ Ontario NDP Candidate for Waterloo Catherine Fife Toronto: Makes announcement on platform costing. 1 p.m. 260 Sackville Street ____ …

MONTREAL – Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime is inviting Quebec Liberal Party leader Dominique Anglade to take part in an English-language debate ahead of the October election, even if Premier François Legault declines to take part. Duhaime says he believes Quebec’s English-speaking community deserves its own forum to …

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Ontario’s New Democrats say they’ll double their planned increases to the province’s disability support program. The change follows criticism that the initial 20 per cent increase the party promised would keep those who rely on ODSP for their income below the poverty line. Now, NDP Leader Andrea …

WASHINGTON — Thousands of marchers converged in the nation’s capital and across the country on Saturday to show their support for abortion rights nearly two weeks after the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. A crowd of protesters gathered near the Washington Monument …

Doug Ford’s request to bring notes Monday to a televised debate between the leaders of Ontario’s political parties has not been denied — although it did raise a few eyebrows. But does that actually matter, or is it much ado about nothing? Turns out, that depends on who you ask. …

The U.S. is heading for a new civil war, some believe. It will be bloody beyond belief, as is the American way. They have to do something with those 400 million guns. If this seems implausible, look more closely. As the divide between red and blue states widens — they …

As the number of deaths rises in Canada from a toxic drug supply, advocates say it is “unconscionable” that the federal government has yet to decide on requests to decriminalize drug possession in some parts of the country. Not only is the delay cause for concern, but there is also …