Canada Liberals choose Stephane Dion as leader
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Canada's official opposition Liberals on Saturday unexpectedly chose former Environment Minister Stephane Dion as their new leader despite political shortcomings that could hinder his chances in an election expected next year.
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Support for Canada's Liberal Party has surged under its new leader, Stephane Dion, to the point where it would form the next government if an election were held soon, according to a poll published on Saturday.
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OTTAWA (CP) - This week's gathering of federal Liberals will allow Paul Martin to hone his skills for the consensus-building exercise that is minority government.
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OTTAWA (CP) - Liberal MPs expect Prime Minister Paul Martin to win a resounding vote of confidence from party grassroots next month despite deep divisions in the ranks.
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The new Lib Dem leader will be named, after a contest sparked by Sir Menzies Campbell's resignation.
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We sympathize with readers who are unsure of what to make of the equalization deal reached Tuesday in Ottawa between Prime Minister Paul Martin and the nine premiers who remained after Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams stormed out in a fit
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OTTAWA (CP) - The three federal opposition leaders met Friday in Montreal to plot strategy for the coming session of Parliament, where the minority Liberal government faces a challenge to hold onto power.
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Lebanese Prime Minister designate Omar Karami Tuesday formed a new 30-member government, the first after the extension of President Emile Lahoud&#39;s mandate.
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HALIFAX (CP) - Liberal Leader Stephane Dion is crossing the country to persuade Canadians he's concerned about more than just the environment.
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QUEBEC (CP) - Stephen Harper denied accusations of political opportunism in Quebec on Saturday, saying he wants voters in the province to chose the Conservatives for principles that apply across the country.
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QUEBEC (CP) - Parti Quebecois Leader Bernard Landry received strong support for his leadership at a party meeting on Sunday, but two prominent challengers staked out their claims to his job.
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Liberal Party delegates from across Canada gathered Wednesday for a convention to choose a leader they hope can unseat Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper and renew their faith in a party that has lost its focus.
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Comment is free: Martin Jacques: The celebrity premier's successor can become a leader of substance if only he has the political courage to get serious.
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Earlier, federal Transport Minister Jean Lapierre said the sudden resignation of Bombardier&#39;s chief executive, Paul Tellier, on Monday would have no impact on the subsidies negotiations.
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QUEBEC (CP) - Canada's national opposition leaders played local politics and stole ideas from other parties Saturday as they scoured Quebec for just the tiniest toehold.
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QUEBEC (CP) - Premier Jean Charest brushed aside talk of "Quebec bashing" Thursday, but he admitted recent controversy over the province's place in Canada showed in tough negotiations with the federal government this week.
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QUEBEC (CP) - The cabinet minister who once led the federal fight against separatism unleashed a scathing attack on the Action democratique du Quebec on Saturday for planning to turn the province into an autonomous state within Canada.