Canada: Jagmeet Singh's NDP pulls support for Trudeau's govt
Ottawa/IBNS: In a major blow to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) has pulled the plug on a two-and-a-half-year-old agreement with Trudeau's Liberals that had helped keep his minority government in power, CBS News reported.
Alberta/IBNS: Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith was elected for a second term in Monday’s election despite losing seats in a tight battle against the New Democrats.
Canada's Ontario PCs likely to get another majority win, suggests a new poll
Ottawa/IBNS: Progressive Conservatives (PCs) are well on their way to another majority win in the upcoming Ontario provincial election according to a recent poll from Abacus Data.
Jagmeet Singh among 18 Indo-Canadians who emerged victorious in Canada snap poll
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's new House of Commons will have a healthy representation from the Indo-Canadians as New Democratic Party (NDP)'s Jagdeep Singh and 17 others emerged victorious in the recently concluded snap national election in the country.
What does Joe Biden's plan of Keystone XL cancellation mean to Canada?
Canada/IBNS: U.S. president-elect Joe Biden's plan to cancel Keystone XL, after he officially becomes the U.S. President, was reacted differently by the different political parties of Canada, media reports said.
Canada’s 2019 federal election results made Justin Trudeau’s job more complicated
On 21st October 2019, Canada’s 43rd general election concluded and Canadian federal election results have given Canada a Liberal minority government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have to depend upon outside support to function effectively.
Canada: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wins Burnaby race, becomes MP
Burnaby, Feb 27 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh became a Canadian MP after clinching victory in the Burnaby South by-election on Tuesday, media reports said.
NDP hits out at Canada PM Trudeau for calling by-elections only in Ontario riding
Toronto, Oct 29 (IBNS): The New Democratic Party (NDP) has hit out at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for calling by-elections only in Ontario district of Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes while there are four other vacant seats, media reports said.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh calls on PM Trudeau to call by-elections
Ottawa, Sept 15 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to conduct by-elections quickly in few ridings where there are current or will have vacancies, media reports said.
Canada: NDP leader Singh urges Trudeau govt to allow cities to put ban on handguns
Ottawa, Aug 2 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to allow cities to put a ban on handguns to curb violence in the country, media reports said.
Canada: NDP leader Horwath compares Ontario premier Ford to 'dictator' over his political shakeup
Toronto, July 28 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath has compared Ontario premier Doug Ford to a "dictator" over the latter's political restructuring by reducing the number of Toronto council seats, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario elections underway, EVMs in use for first time
Toronto, Jun 7 (IBNS): With the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the first time in Canadian polling history, the Ontario elections are underway on Thursday, media reports said.
Canada: NDP leader Andrea Horwath reaches out to undecided voters in Ontario polls
Toronto, Jun 6 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath is reaching out to several undecided voters on the last day of the poll campaign for Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, media reports said.
Canada: Wynne mentions the moment she realised her imminent defeat in Ont. polls
Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has pinpointed the moment when she realised about her imminent defeat in the upcoming Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Jun 7, media reports said.
Canada: 'I can do better', tells Ontario Premier Wynne to voters
Toronto, May 24 (IBNS): Ahead of the Jun 7 election, Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne has said she can do better for people, in a bid to return to power in the upcoming polls, media reports said.