New policy adding nurse practitioners to public health-care plans will go ahead April 1

The previous Liberal government told provinces and territories early last year that they would have to cover medically necessary services by non-physicians and gave them 14 months to prepare. Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s office has confirmed it will move forward.
Sole Quebec NDP MP Boulerice says potential provincial run has ‘absolutely nothing to do with’ party’s status

The NDP’s last remaining 2011 ‘Orange Wave’ Quebec MP says he is considering a provincial run with Québec Solidaire ‘more seriously now than ever.’
Four crucial outcomes Canadians need from the Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks

These are the minimum requirements to help lower emissions from existing industries and allow new industries to be established, while limiting the risk of public funds being overextended on fossil fuel projects.
‘This is our home, so we need to be part of the solution’: Inuit-led university to strengthen Canada’s Arctic, say Senators

Education in the North not only keeps people in their communities and takes advantage of local and traditional knowledge, but also drives investment in infrastructure.
Tumbler Ridge tragedy, U.S. attacks on Canada are showing a different side of Pierre Poilievre

Unity in the country and unity in the Conservative Party work in the leader’s favour. His edges are softening and, if he can keep that up, it could help reshape his image. But ‘hissy fit’ claims launched by his own members won’t help.
Milliard takes on the Quebec Liberal mantle

Charles Milliard’s approach as the new Quebec Liberal leader is meant to appeal to so-called ‘soft nationalists’ to drain votes from opposing parties.
Hearings at National Assembly offer insight into Bill 1

The so-called Quebec ‘Constitution’ legislation doesn’t respect international law or the Canadian Constitution, and is a threat to the province’s English-speaking community.
Alberta MPs shouldn’t just quietly wait for separatist issue to blow over

It shouldn’t only fall to Albertan public figures who no longer hold political office, like former premier Jason Kenney or past prime minister Stephen Harper, to speak up for federalism.
Will we actually see the new Arctic vehicles on order?

The Canadian Army is looking to buy up to 170 Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement vehicles, but we’ve been down this road before.
Arctic security investments must also improve living conditions in the North, say territories

The Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut premiers were recently in Ottawa to discuss the need for funding for housing, electricity, and transportation infrastructure as the federal government works to ramp up its security presence.