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Quebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources
Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as leader. The province's caucus chair, Stéphane Lauzon, consulted with MPs individually over the holidays and communicated the caucus position to its national leadership, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.
NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government
After Chrystia Freeland's sudden and unexpected resignation from the Trudeau cabinet earlier this week, it seemed clear that the NDP would vote non-confidence in the government, triggering an early election. It hasn't been clear since.
Ottawa no longer committed to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035
The federal government is backing away from its former goal of achieving net-zero in the national electricity grid by 2035 — but it is promising deeper emissions reductions in the energy sector after 2050.
Out on a limb: Ottawa is falling behind on its promise to plant 2 billion trees
The federal government did not meet the targets for its program to plant two billion trees during the program's third planting season.
Greenpeace protesters arrested outside Poilievre's official residence
Greenpeace activists chained themselves to a mockup of oil-extraction equipment outside the official residence of the Official Opposition leader Thursday morning.
Veterans' group 'deeply concerned' about missing former Canadian Forces officer in Afghanistan
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, David Lavery, has gone missing in Afghanistan and has possibly been detained by the Taliban government, according to a network that supports vets.
New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration
Canadians are feeling increasingly uneasy about immigration and its role in "economic strain," according to a new survey conducted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Internal report describes a 'cesspool of racism' in the federal public service
An internal report on workplace racism and harassment at the highest levels of the federal public service shows that not even the federal government’s top executives are immune from the problem.
Canada has just 6 years to achieve 'the greatest share of emission reductions,' warns environment watchdog
Canada's environment watchdog issued another reality check Thursday, warning that the country has just six years to slash the lion's share of emissions to reach its climate goals.
China, Saudi Arabia should pay up to help the planet cope with climate change: Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday he wants China and Saudi Arabia to contribute to a new international goal to help poorer countries struggling with the worst effects of climate change.