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King Charles delivers the throne speech today. Here's what you need to know.

King Charles delivers the throne speech today. Here's what you need to know.

OTTAWA — King Charles will read the speech from the throne this morning, which sets out the government's priorities for the current session of Parliament. Here are some facts about this historic event.
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Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules

Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules

OTTAWA — Liberal MPs voted against adopting a formal process to eject their leader should the need arise, newly elected Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney confirmed on Sunday.
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Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
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King Charles, Queen Camilla delight Ottawa crowds with 'momentous' royal visit

King Charles, Queen Camilla delight Ottawa crowds with 'momentous' royal visit

OTTAWA — Thousands of royal watchers gathered on a sunny Monday afternoon in Ottawa to give King Charles and Queen Camilla a taste of Canadian hospitality during their short but highly symbolic trip.
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Union says CFIA staff facing intimidation and threats over planned B.C. ostrich cull

Union says CFIA staff facing intimidation and threats over planned B.C. ostrich cull

The head of the union representing Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers says they have faced "intimidation and threats" amid heightened rhetoric since a Federal Court ruling upheld an order to cull hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm.
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Judge rules hockey player's text inadmissible at trial of five former teammates

Judge rules hockey player's text inadmissible at trial of five former teammates

A text message in which a hockey player described seeing his former teammate slap a woman on the buttocks will not be admitted at the sexual assault trial of five ex-world junior players, an Ontario judge ruled Monday, putting an end to prosecutors'
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The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen

OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago. Parliament also opened today and MPs voted to elect the next Speaker of the House of Commons.
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Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa

Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa

OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of Parliament Hill Monday with a message for the King as he arrived in the city — respect your treaty partners.
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Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail

Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail

OTTAWA — The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill said he committed the crime to find money to help his brother, who was experiencing mental health struggles, Justice Robert
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Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker

Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker

OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.
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