Federal Politics

Parliament to debate emergency spending and government powers in COVID-19 fight

OTTAWA - The House of Commons sits today to deal with an emergency bill to spend billions of dollars to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and cushion some of its economic harms. The opposition parties have ...

Brian Konrad Mar 24, 2020

Trudeau points to bailout for help for renters facing financial crunch

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pointing to tomorrow's legislative bailout package as a way to help renters affected by COVID-19. The Liberals are asking the opposition parties and Senate to...

Mar 23, 2020

Asylum seekers to be turned back at U.S. border, prime minister says

OTTAWA - Asylum seekers crossing into Canada on foot from the U.S. will be turned back as part of the border shutdown between the two countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement hou...

Mar 20, 2020

Prime Minister announces financial aid packages, travel restrictions to US

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a range of emergency measures this morning to support Canadians while announcing restrictions on cross-border travel to and from the United States.Trud...

Mar 18, 2020

Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...

Mar 18, 2020

Canadian Forces activate Operation Laser, pandemic response

MEDICINE HAT - The Canadian Armed Forces has activated its worldwide pandemic response, Operation Laser, CHAT News has learned.The operation involves four phases from preparedness to post-pandemic res...

Mar 17, 2020

Canada to close border to non-citizens apart from US residents

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is closing its borders to most people who are not citizens or permanent residents to slow the spread of COVID-19.The federal government is mandating ...

Mar 16, 2020

Medicine Hat MP agrees with suspension of House of Commons

OTTAWA - .Medicine Hat - Cardston - Warner MP Glen Motz says the decision this morning to suspend the House of Commons was done to keep everyone safe.Motz says MP's travel frequently both in the const...

Mar 13, 2020 CHATNEWSTODAY.CA

House of Commons closes for five weeks over COVID-19 concerns

OTTAWA - The House of Commons decided to shut down Friday for five weeks to help ensure MPs do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. All parties agreed to the measure, which means MPs will miss tw...

Brian Konrad Mar 13, 2020 Parliament Hill - Dreamstime stock image

Majority of Canadians unhappy with Trudeau's handling of blockade crisis: poll

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians weren't happy with Justin Trudeau's handling of the natural-gas pipeline dispute in British Columbia that led to nationwide ra...

Mar 04, 2020