CanadaApr 22, 2026
Liberals plan motion to secure majority on House committees, MacKinnon says
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says the Liberal government will move to change House of Commons procedures to ensure it holds a majority of votes on parliamentary committees.
MacKinnon said Tuesday the planned motion would adjust committee composition rules so governing party MPs have the numbers needed to advance legislation and studies. He argued that committees should reflect the governing party’s mandate and avoid what he described as “partisan games” that delay work.
The proposal comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals seek to consolidate control of the parliament
AlbertaApr 22, 2026
Alberta NDP accuses UCP government of undermining democracy over riding boundary review
Alberta’s Opposition NDP is accusing Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government of weakening democratic processes following a proposal to review and redraw electoral boundaries.
The criticism comes after the government introduced a motion to create a new committee that would examine constituency boundaries and consider changes to representation in the legislature. According to statements made during debate in the legislature on Tuesday, the proposal could also lead to an increase in the number of seats to address representation concerns in rural areas.
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi
WorldApr 22, 2026
Trump says U.S. pauses strikes on Iran following Pakistan request
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States has agreed to extend a ceasefire with Iran for an unspecified period after a request from Pakistan’s leadership. According to Trump’s statement, the decision follows an appeal from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.
Trump said the request was made to allow time for Iran’s leadership to reach internal consensus and prepare a unified proposal. He described Iran’s government as lacking cohesion at present, which he said complicates negotiations.
In response, Trump said he has ordered U.S. forces to tempo
CanadaApr 22, 2026
Canada says North American trade talks could extend past July 1 deadline
Canada’s chief negotiator with the United States, Janice Charette, says talks on the North American trade agreement could stretch beyond the July 1 deadline, adding to uncertainty for businesses across the region.
Charette made the remarks during a business forum in Ottawa, where she said ongoing negotiations on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement may take longer than anticipated. U.S. officials have also previously signalled that a delay is possible, according to public statements.
Experts say missing the July 1 target could prolong uncertainty for companies that rely on cross-border
BCApr 21, 2026
Some residents may remain in B.C. landslide evacuation zone after road access cut
Some residents may still be inside an evacuation zone in northeastern British Columbia after road access was closed due to landslide risk, according to the Peace River Regional District.
In a social media update, the regional district said a co-ordinated evacuation took place Monday night in the community of Old Fort, about five kilometres south of Fort St. John, but some residents may not have left the area. Authorities are urging anyone still inside the zone to conserve supplies and stay away from the slide area.
The district declared a state of local emergency and issued an evacuation order
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