The provincial government has announced its proposed structure for a four-day special sitting of the House of Assembly to debate the new Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement. The special sitting will take place from September 14 to 17, with debate on the proposed resolution and the Government of Canada's commitments under the agreement serving as the sole business before the House. The government says the format will give MHAs an opportunity to question those directly in

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has opened a public portal for residents to submit questions about the Churchill Falls Agreement ahead of a special sitting of the House of Assembly. The portal on the EngageNL website allows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to submit questions that they would like addressed during the special sitting, which begins Sept. 14. The government says the questions will help inform the discussion and provide an opportunity for residents to ge

The Liberal Party has won all three byelections across Canada. The byelections were held in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches–East York in Ontario, and North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia. Tanveer Shahnawaz was elected in Beaches–East York, Daniel Gobeil won Chicoutimi–Le Fjord and Braeden Caley was elected in North Vancouver–Capilano. In Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, the Liberal candidate won with 51.3 percent of the vote. The candidate in Beaches–East York took 55.7 pe

Quebec voters are heading to the polls Oct. 5 as the province's 2026 provincial election campaign officially gets underway. Premier Christine Fréchette triggered the election Thursday, dissolving the National Assembly and launching a 39-day campaign. The election is the first for Fréchette as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec after she took over from former premier François Legault earlier this year. The CAQ is seeking another mandate after eight years in power, but enter

Canada will impose new counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, matching new American tariffs imposed on Canadian goods while announcing billions of dollars in additional support for workers and businesses affected by the trade dispute. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the measures Tuesday after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods effective Aug. 22. The federal government said

After trade talks collapsed on Saturday between Canada and the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 50 percent tariff on roughly $28 billion of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar. Trump posted to his Truth Social network, "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!! They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!! President DJT."

Last minute trade talks failed between Canada and the United States overnight after the United States made a number of additional demands Recent progress was not enough and Prime Minister Mark Carney decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa. Carney said that last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal. The U.S. has now imposed a 50

Premier Tony Wakeham has announced a major shakeup of his cabinet, with several ministers taking on new portfolios following the signing of the new Churchill River agreement. The changes were announced Thursday morning during a ceremony at Government House. The provincial government says the new cabinet assignments are intended to prepare government for the next phase of major projects, particularly in Labrador, while improving public services, reducing red tape and making go

U.S. alcohol could be coming back to store shelves as part of a new trade deal between Canada and the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial and territorial premiers yesterday and made the request. The United States has agreed to delay the implementation of a 50 percent tariff on a range of Canadian goods, giving Canada and the U.S. more time to negotiate outstanding trade issues. The new deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 21, with the tariffs

A swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet will take place at 10:00 a.m. today at Government House in St. John’s. Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet has 14 members, including the premier. The current cabinet was formed after Wakeham became premier on Oct. 29, 2025.

The United States has agreed to delay the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canadian goods, giving Canada and the U.S. more time to negotiate outstanding trade issues. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada and the United States had made substantial progress during intensive discussions aimed at addressing trade issues and providing greater certainty for Canadian businesses, workers, farmers and families. The additional U.S. tariffs had been sc

The House of Assembly will reconvene on Monday, September 14, to debate the new hydro deal. Members will meet on an extraordinary basis to provide Members of the House of Assembly with the opportunity to debate and consider matters relating to the deal. Premier Tony Wakeham said this meeting will take place instead of a promised referendum.

Newfoundland and Labrador is at the centre of what the federal government is calling the largest clean-energy investment in North American history, with nearly $70 billion earmarked for hydroelectricity, wind power and transmission projects in Labrador. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement Monday alongside Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette in St. John's. The package includes the modernization and expansion of the

Newfoundland and Labrador households are set to receive a 15 per cent rebate on a portion of their monthly electricity bills under the province’s new Churchill Falls agreement, with the average ratepayer expected to save about $351 a year. Premier Tony Wakeham announced the new Churchill River Electricity Rebate Monday as the provincial government unveiled its new agreement with Quebec and the federal government covering Churchill Falls, Gull Island and related energy project

Details remain scarce, but Premier Tony Wakeham will meet with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette in St. John's today, where a new Churchill Falls deal is expected to be announced. Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be in attendance. The announcement, focused on energy security and economic development, is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Fréchette will be joined by Quebec Economy, Innovation and Energy Minister Bernard Drainville and Hydro-Québec President and CEO Claudine Bouchard

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham will welcome Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to St. John’s on Monday for an announcement focused on energy security and economic development. The announcement is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. NDT on Aug. 17. Fréchette will be joined by Quebec Economy, Innovation and Energy Minister Bernard Drainville and Hydro-Québec President and CEO Claudine Bouchard. The provincial government did not provide further details about the announcement

The Liberal Party of Canada has appointed Jessica Cardill as its new national director. The party announced the appointment, describing Cardill as an experienced leader in political operations, governance and campaign readiness. Cardill is a lawyer who previously served as senior director and in-house counsel with the Liberal Party for more than five years. During that time, she held key responsibilities during two federal election campaigns, the 2025 Liberal leadership race

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in St. John's today. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. Poilievre will speak with reporters during the appearance. He was at the Royal St. John's Regatta on Wednesday. No further details about the topic of the press conference were released in advance.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that three federal by-elections will be held on Aug. 31, 2026, to fill vacant seats in the House of Commons. The by-elections will take place in the electoral districts of Beaches—East York, Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, and North Vancouver—Capilano. The announcement, made Sunday, officially begins the campaign period in the three ridings, with voters set to head to the polls at the end of August to elect new members of Parliament. The by-elect

The U.K. has a new Prime Minister. On Monday, Andy Burnham became Prime Minister. Burnham was elected Member of Parliament for Leigh in June 2001. He served in government between 2007 and 2010. While in opposition, he was Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, and Shadow Home Secretary. In May 2017, he became Mayor of Greater Manchester, a post he held until 2024. In June 2026, he was elected as the MP for Makerfield and became Party Le