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Ontario throne speech set for Aug. 9 as legislators prepare for summer sitting
Ontario Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivers her Speech from the Throne at Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday, July 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
politics
Politics Briefing: Threat to Canadian electric vehicle industry dissipates with U.S. Senate deal
An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Nova Scotia legislature opens emergency summer session to block pay raise for its members
A session of the Nova Scotia legislature at Province House in Halifax on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government has introduced legislation aimed at rescinding a recommended 12.6 per cent salary raise for members of the legislature. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
alberta
Alberta house leader doubts Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty bill would pass
Technicians prepare the stage where United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney with address supporters Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, April 16, 2019. One of the candidates in Alberta's 2017 United Conservative leadership race has been hit with $70,000 in fines for breaking fundraising rules. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston to reconvene legislature to stop recommended pay hikes for its members
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is reopening the provincial legislature next week to stop a recommended pay raise for its members. Houston responds to a question from the media on the final day of the summer meeting of the Canada's Premiers at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Nova Scotia Liberals elect new leader Zach Churchill to replace ex-premier Rankin
Premier Iain Rankin makes remarks after being defeated in the Nova Scotia Provincial Election, in Halifax, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Nova Scotia's Liberal party is set to elect a new leader at its convention Saturday evening. Nova Scotia's Liberal party is set to elect a new leader at its convention this evening. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark
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Nova Scotia Liberals to elect new leader to replace ex-premier Rankin
Premier Iain Rankin makes remarks after being defeated in the Nova Scotia Provincial Election, in Halifax, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Nova Scotia's Liberal party is set to elect a new leader at its convention Saturday evening. Nova Scotia's Liberal party is set to elect a new leader at its convention this evening. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark
british columbia
Former clerk of the B.C. legislature Craig James sentenced to house arrest
Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislative assembly, leaves B.C. Supreme Court after a sentencing hearing in Vancouver, on Monday, July 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Crown seeks jail term for former B.C. legislature clerk found guilty of fraud, breach of trust
Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislative assembly, arrives back at B.C. Supreme Court after a break from his trial, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The former clerk of the legislature is expected to hear a judge's ruling today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Uvalde police response 'abject failure', official says
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Voters in northern New Brunswick elect Progressive Conservatives in two byelections
New Brunswick's provincial flag flies in Ottawa, Monday, July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Quebec minister for relations with Canada criticized for deleting texts with federal counterpart
Quebec Treasury Board Chair Sonia LeBel responds to opposition questions over the strike at a youth public daycare centre, during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Quebec's minister responsible for relations with Canada says she didn't deliberately delete text messages exchanged with her federal counterpart. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Former B.C. Social Credit cabinet minister Jack Weisgerber dies at 81
Photo of Jack Weisgerber. (VCRS-stf-1996)
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B.C.’s health care crisis keeps getting worse
Gary Mason
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Museum plans, Kevin Falcon’s return and in-person sessions highlights of B.C. legislature’s spring sitting
Opposition B.C. Liberal Party Leader Kevin Falcon gives a speech following oath ceremony and introduction to the house in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Monday, May 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Minimum wage bill and others expected to pass before Manitoba legislature break
The Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. Politicians at the legislature are expected to pass a number of bills into law this evening before starting the summer break.THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Quebec government removes section of assisted-dying bill to ensure it gets adopted quickly
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube delivers remarks during a news conference in Montreal on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Manitoba eyes loosening liquor laws
Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen is sworn in at the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, on Jan. 18, 2022. The Manitoba government is looking to ease some of the rules around alcohol service. A bill now before the legislature would eliminate the requirement for operators of beverage rooms — a popular type of licence — to have hotel rooms on the premises. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
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Prime minister should have lieutenant-governor shortlists, constitutional lawyer says
Brenda Murphy, lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick speaks in Edmundston, N.B. on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The COVID-19 emergency and a recent court ruling in New Brunswick show why the prime minister should have a succession plan for lieutenant-governors, one constitutional lawyer says.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
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Former B.C. clerk of the legislature Craig James guilty of breach of trust
Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislative assembly, arrives back at B.C. Supreme Court after a break from his trial, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The former clerk of the legislature is expected to hear a judge's ruling today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon officially sworn-in, takes seat in legislature
B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon gives a statement and answers questions from reporters during an media availability at the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Ontario Greens propose more independence for top doctor, climate plan
Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner speaks to candidates at a campaign event in Kitchener, Ont. on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Ontario’s Greens are hoping to build on momentum from their first-ever provincial win and grow their caucus of one this spring – or at least hold onto the seat they won four years ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins
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Marriage proposal in B.C. legislature gets a ‘Yes’ from fiancee, cheers from MLAs
Haven Lurbiecki and New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac are shown in the British Columbia legislature in Victoria, B.C., after Glumac proposed from the floor of the assembly in this image provided by Speaker Raj Chouhan on Wednesday May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Raj Chouhan *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon wins legislature seat through byelection
Kevin Falcon speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday April 14, 2011. Voters in an upscale Vancouver neighbourhood will head to the polls today in a byelection that could put the new leader of British Columbia Liberals back in the province's legislature. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Committee recommends B.C. move to a provincewide police force
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. A committee looking at reforming British Columbia's Police Act has made 11 recommendations, including a transition away from the RCMP to a provincial police force. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Horgan apologizes for profanity in legislature during tense question period
Premier John Horgan answers questions during a news conference in the press theatre at the legislature in Victoria, Friday, March 11, 2022. Horgan says he apologizes for "intemperate comments" he made during a heated question period in British Columbia's legislature. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Politicians, media return to hallway habits at B.C. legislature after COVID-19 rules
Premier John Horgan answers questions during a news conference in the press theatre at the legislature in Victoria, Friday, March 11, 2022. Politicians and media members met each other face-to-face at the British Columbia legislature after more than two years of COVID-19 protocols that had limited interactions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Western Canada: Chaos in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s UCP caucus means even a leadership-review win could be a hollow victory
In a camera monitor, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks after the United Conservative Party's annual meeting in Calgary on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.An internal fight plaguing Alberta’s governing party has taken a new twist with one of Premier Jason Kenney’s senior political staffers comparing Kenney’s backbench critics to clowns. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
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UCP leadership vote begins as Jason Kenney faces increasing opposition within his own caucus
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney watches as Finance Minister Travis Toews delivers the 2022 budget in Edmonton on Thursday February 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Alberta House Leader Jason Nixon accused of trying to intimidate opponent in chamber
Alberta Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon is seen during a news conference in Calgary to announce $43 million in repairs and improvements to provincial parks on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has written a letter to his Alberta counterpart to correct what he calls errors in Jason Nixon's recent newspaper column. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
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Abortion rights supporters block ‘trigger’ law in Nebraska
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2021, file photo, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks during a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb. Ricketts will unveil a state budget proposal on much like the other frugal spending plans he has introduced over the years, but this time he’ll have an extra $1 billion in extra cash from the federal government and plenty of people who want a cut. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP File)
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B.C.’s UN Indigenous rights plan commits to changing history through actions
Premier John Horgan answers questions during a news conference in the press theatre at the legislature in Victoria, Friday, March 11, 2022. The British Columbia government has released a five-year action plan towards implementing its law on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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PEI Premier Dennis King tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King fields a question at a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers in Halifax on Monday, March 21, 2022. King has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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COVID-19 exposure notification for Nova Scotia politicians rankles online critics
A limited number of visitors, as COVID-19 restrictions are eased, attend the spring session of the Nova Scotia legislature at Province House in Halifax on Thursday, March 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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Two UCP caucus members criticize party’s revamped leadership review, call on Kenney to resign
Jason Kenney in Edmonton, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Peter Guthrie and Jason Stephan, two of the premier's backbenchers, have broken ranks, calling the United Conservative party’s revamped leadership review a sham and saying it’s time for the premier to resign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Manitoba could ban some activities on legislature grounds, boost security
Kelvin Goertzen speaks to the media at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg on Wednesday September 1, 2021. The Manitoba government is looking at tightening security at the legislature. The Justice Minister says the bill strikes a balance between the right to protest and the right of people to be secure. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski