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Dispute over Métis rights escalates as new paper attacks evidence underpinning provincial recognition

In his latest research paper, former St. Mary’s University professor Darryl Leroux sets out six criteria he argues must be met for the Abitibi-Inland Métis community to reach “the minimum threshold for a distinctive community,” all of which he argued the evidence provided by the MNO had failed to meet.

Patrick Brown rival banking on diverse support, lack of baggage in Brampton race

Brampton mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur has attracted the support of some well-connected advisors, including Doug Ford-ally and pollster Nick Kouvalis, who is serving as a senior advisor for her campaign.

Small government, ‘big citizens’: Poilievre opens his tenure

New Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well-positioned to hammer the government on its economic agenda heading into the fall sitting, say some party insiders, but other experts predict it is only a matter of time until the Tories’ social conservative faction rears its head.

Cherry Smiley enters BC NDP race hoping to provide a ‘different perspective’

With a challenge for the leadership of the NDP, women’s rights activist and scholar Cherry Smiley is hoping to bring awareness to struggles facing women, seniors, and people suffering from drug addiction in B.C.

Ottawa urged to consider national flooding insurance plan as costs soar

As 7-Eleven ekes out liquor licence approvals, Ford’s office rules out tearing up master agreement with the Beer Store

7-Eleven is winning its fight to sell booze in Ontario. Since February, the U.S.-based convenience store chain has been quietly piling up victories at the Licensing Appeal Tribunal, which has ordered the province’s alcohol regulator to issue liquor licences to seven of its stores.

Ontario’s assessment-heavy approach only ‘first step’ in climate change adaptation, warns report

Published last week by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal analysis describes an 'adaptation deficit' in Ontario.

Schulz thinking long term with leadership aspirations

Rebecca Schulz has her eyes set beyond winning the hearts and minds of UCP members in the leadership race.

Secondary unit must have private entrance for home renovation tax credit, per draft rules

The federal government peeled back the curtain on a swath of budget measures aimed at the housing file this week, outlining draft legislative proposals for a new tax credit.

Wind should play a bigger role in B.C.’s energy mix, experts say

A proposed 164-turbine onshore wind farm poised to generate up to one gigawatt of power has B.C. experts looking east for inspiration to tackle a potential shortage of green energy that will be needed to power the province's grid.