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CTV News
4 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
House Speaker splits major projects bill for two separate votes
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle Members of Parliament will hold two separate votes on the government's major projects bill later today after the House Speaker ruled the legislation has two distinct parts. Bill C-5, known as the one Canadian economy act, contains measures to tackle internal trade barriers and also gives the government sweeping new powers to approve major projects. The Liberals pledged during the election campaign to pass a law to break down interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day. They're pushing the legislation through the House of Commons with the support of the Conservatives, and aim to have it passed by the end of the day. The Bloc Québécois has called for the bill to be split to allow MPs more time to study the measures that deal with major projects. New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan asked House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia to hold separate votes on third reading, and Scarpaleggia agreed in a ruling this afternoon that the bill has two distinct parts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CP NewsAlert: House Speaker splits major projects bill for two separate votes
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will hold two separate votes on the government's major projects bill later today after the House Speaker ruled the legislation has two distinct parts. Bill C-5, known as the one Canadian economy act, contains measures to tackle internal trade barriers and also gives the government sweeping new powers to approve major projects. The Liberals pledged during the election campaign to pass a law to break down interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day. They're pushing the legislation through the House of Commons with the support of the Conservatives, and aim to have it passed by the end of the day. The Bloc Québécois has called for the bill to be split to allow MPs more time to study the measures that deal with major projects. New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan asked House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia to hold separate votes on third reading, and Scarpaleggia agreed in a ruling this afternoon that the bill has two distinct parts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025. The Canadian Press
Global News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
Armed guards, no biking and exit strategies: Jagmeet Singh's life under RCMP protection
In December 2023, Jagmeet Singh posted pictures of his wife holding their newborn baby. Singh, then the leader of the federal New Democrats, gazed lovingly at the baby girl as his wife, Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu, cradled her. Not pictured in Singh's social media accounts was the retinue of armed RCMP officers stationed outside the hospital room, there to ensure the federal politician and his young family's safety after the national police force determined Singh's life was under imminent threat. '(During) the time in his life when it should be nothing but joy … he needed an armed presence to keep his family safe,' said Jennifer Howard, Singh's longtime chief of staff, in a recent interview with Global News. 'Nobody should have to go through that. That is a price too high, I think, for any politician to pay.' Anxiety comes easily to new parents, but Singh had more to worry about than sleep deprivation or feeding schedules. Global News reported last week that Singh was notified in late 2023 that his life was in danger, and police put tight security around his homes. Story continues below advertisement Singh revealed during the recent general election that he considered stepping away from politics after receiving the warning. He would go on to lose his seat in that election, and resign as NDP leader. What was not publicly known, and not disclosed to Singh at the time, was that he was being closely tracked by an agent believed to have ties to a transnational criminal gang and allegedly connected to activities directed by the Indian government. Citing unnamed sources, Global reported that the agent had detailed information about Singh's travel, daily routine and family. He allegedly had ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a crime syndicate the Indian government has been accused of using to commit violence on Canadian soil. In a public report released Wednesday, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said it was aware of a 'concerning trend' of foreign states 'leveraging organized crime networks to conduct threat activity' in Canada. The intelligence agency cited India's alleged links to violence in Canada as an example. That report came just days after Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an attempt to renew diplomatic and trade ties between the two countries at the G7 Summit in Alberta. Much of the conversation around foreign interference in Canada has centred around states covertly meddling in parties and politics. The idea that a foreign state would have an alleged gang member tail the leader of a major Canadian political party did not come up during Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's recent probe into foreign interference, despite that commission having access to top-secret material. Story continues below advertisement Global News is not disclosing specific security measures sources have said the RCMP put around Singh in late 2023 and early 2024. But Howard said when police sat Singh down – a process known as a 'duty to warn' when there are 'credible' threats against an individual's life – that changed the way the party approached the leader's public events and activities. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'One of the great things about Canada … is that for the most part, politicians are pretty free to go about their business. They go grocery shopping, they go to sports games in their communities,' Howard said. 'The RCMP were very helpful, very accommodating, tried to make it so that he could do what he needed to do. But you can't be spontaneous in those situations. Like if you want to go out, it's planning involving multiple people. 'It was a challenge for him.' The planning extended to knowing exactly where the exits were for any room where Singh was appearing in public. Gone were the days when Singh could ride his bike up to Parliament Hill — a fairly common sight in Ottawa before the threat was known. 'We had to do things in much more secure locations, less public access, much more (planning on) how he was going to get out of a place,' Howard said. Story continues below advertisement 'It was most intense in terms of the security presence for probably two months and then it started to ramp down, but it certainly affected how we did our jobs going forward. Like it never leaves you, right? I mean, once that happens, once you're aware of those kinds of threats like that, you never stop thinking about them.' The recent federal public inquiry into foreign interference operations cited India as the second-most active country covertly influencing Canadian politics – primarily focused on Indo-Canadian communities, but also 'prominent non-Indo-Canadian' individuals across all three levels of government. Modi's government has repeatedly accused Canada of being soft on the Khalistan movement — activists pushing for Sikh independence in India's Punjab region. As one of Canada's most prominent Sikh politicians, Singh was initially 'shocked' by the Mounties' warning that his life was in danger, according to his brother Gurratan Singh. But once the NDP leader processed the news, Gurratan said Singh was not 'surprised.' After all, the warning came just months after then-prime minister Justin Trudeau said Canadian security agencies were pursuing 'credible' intelligence that India was connected to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, the president of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in B.C. and a prominent Khalistani activist, was gunned down outside the Vancouver gurdwara in June 2023. The Indian government has called the suggestion it was connected to Nijjar's killing 'absurd.' Four Indian nationals have been charged with Nijjar's murder and await trial. Story continues below advertisement After Trudeau's intervention, Singh received a top-secret security briefing from Canadian intelligence officials and told reporters that there was 'clear evidence' of India's involvement in Nijjar's killing. 'Of course it's surprising when you sit down … and you are told there's an imminent risk to your life,' Gurratan Singh said in an interview with Global News. 'But when the dust settles, you're not really shocked … given at that moment what India had already been implicated (in), what evidence had already come forward that India at that time regarding the extent of India's foreign interference in Canada.' His brother said Singh was determined not to be 'bullied' out of his public role. 'The part of it that was always the toughest for him was the impact on his family and those around him, never himself,' Gurratan Singh said. '(But) when you give in to this kind of repression, it doesn't just limit your own voice, but it limits the voice of an entire nation, of an entire people, of everyone. And that was something he was keenly aware of, that when you talk about this kind of level of foreign interference … to give in would mean giving in, really, the ability to speak truth to power and to speak out for justice.' 'And I think he understood the responsibility he had to make sure that never happened.' Story continues below advertisement After Global News reported on the surveillance of Singh last week, the New Democrats — now reduced to just seven seats in the House of Commons — renewed the call for Prime Minister Mark Carney to disinvite Modi from this week's G7 Summit in Alberta. The Liberal government resisted that demand, pointing to the importance of trade relations with India — the world's most populous country and fifth-largest economy — and suggesting Carney and Modi were committed to 'law enforcement dialogue' despite India's refusal to cooperate in the investigation into Nijjar's murder. 'Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity,' a summary of the meeting between the two leaders, provided by the Prime Minister's Office, read. 'Prime Minister Carney raised priorities on the G7 agenda, including transnational crime and repression, security, and the rules-based order.' With files from Global's Stewart Bell and Mercedes Stephenson.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Liberal MP Gould gets key committee chair, while NDP frozen out of spots
Published Jun 16, 2025 • 1 minute read Liberal House Leader Karina Gould speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ont. on Monday, Sept. 16 2024. Photo by Bryan Passifiume / Postmedia Network OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gould, the MP for Burlington, was elected to chair the influential finance committee for this session of Parliament, with Conservative Jasraj Hallan and Jean-Denis Garon of the Bloc Quebecois named as vice-chairs. Gould, who ran for the Liberal leadership earlier this year, was left out of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet despite being a key player in Justin Trudeau's team. Read More Most other committees have yet to vote on a chair, though Liberal MPs have been tapped to lead the industry and technology and the transportation and infrastructure committees, as well as the standing committee on procedure and House affairs. Conservative John Williamson will lead the standing committee on public accounts — precedent dictates that this chair is selected from the Official Opposition. The NDP has been shut out of parliamentary committees this session after failing to secure official party status in the spring federal election. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto & GTA
Global News
4 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Liberal Karina Gould gets key committee role as membership takes shape
House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats. Gould, the MP for Burlington, was elected to chair the influential finance committee for this session of Parliament, with Conservative Jasraj Hallan and Jean-Denis Garon of the Bloc Québécois named as vice chairs. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Gould, who ran for the Liberal leadership earlier this year, was left out of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet despite being a key player in Justin Trudeau's team. Most other committees have yet to vote on a chair, though Liberal MPs have been tapped to lead the industry and technology and the transportation and infrastructure committees, as well as the standing committee on procedure and House affairs. Conservative John Williamson will lead the standing committee on public accounts — precedent dictates that this chair is selected from the Official Opposition. Story continues below advertisement The NDP has been shut out of Parliamentary committees this session after failing to secure official party status in the spring federal election.
