Federal Politics

Premier Scott Moe looks for reset on Sask. relationship with Ottawa

Premier Scott Moe and members of his government spent much of the federal election campaign subtly, and not so subtly, supporting the federal Conservative party, but the morning after election day Moe...

Apr 29, 2025

A look at voter turnout across north central Saskatchewan

Elections Canada has released preliminary voter turnout numbers for Monday's election, although they do not include electors who registered on election day. The Constitution of Canada requires a revie...

Apr 29, 2025

Saskatchewan Tories cement their ridings at home, but face a changed House in Ottawa

Despite easily winning their seats, Saskatchewan's Conservative incumbents will return to a reshaped Ottawa following a national shift towards the Liberals. Daniel Westlake, a political science profes...

Apr 29, 2025

Conservative incumbents hold their seats in Saskatchewan, Far North flips to Liberal

In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conser...

Apr 28, 2025

Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate; Carney wins Ottawa riding

Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.Carney will also take a...

Apr 28, 2025

Election Day arrives, advance polls suggest high voter turnout

After nearly five weeks of hearing campaign promises, it's officially time to make a decision.Canada's 45th general election runs today, and a lot of eyes will be on the northern riding of Desnethe-Mi...

Apr 28, 2025

Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Indigenous leaders in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis say they hope the Vatican continues to promote the reconciliation efforts he championed during his papacy.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the ponti...

Apr 26, 2025

Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears

Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign.Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holdin...

Apr 26, 2025

Conservatives release costs, Liberals promises to protect Quebec from Trump

OTTAWA - The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.Elections Canada sai...

Apr 22, 2025

Conservatives focus on homebuilding, Liberals on health care as advance voting ends

The final week of the federal election campaign kicked off Monday with the major party leaders scattered across the country.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said at an event in Scarborough, Ont., ...

Apr 21, 2025