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N.L. budget focuses on affordability and spending pledges, flags ongoing fiscal woes
Newfoundland and Labrador’s new Progressive Conservative government has unveiled the fiscal plan for its first full year in office, following through on promises made during last fall’s election but revealing grim projections for the province’s finances in...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/n-l-budget-focuses-on-affordability-and-spending-pledges-flags-ongoing-fiscal-woes-9.7180179?cmp=rss

CBC Nova Scotia Apr 22

Independent MLA Becky Druhan asks constituents for input on political future
Coming off her first legislative session since leaving the Nova Scotia government cabinet and the Progressive Conservative caucus, the MLA for Lunenburg West wants the people in her district to provide feedback on her future, including whether she remains an Independent or explores party affiliation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mla-becky-druhan-politics-9.7173025?cmp=rss

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 14

Opposition calls P.E.I. government spending 'reckless' as record deficit balloons again
The leaders of Prince Edward Island's opposition parties say the province's growing deficit is unsustainable, and they're questioning the Progressive Conservative government's ability to lead Islanders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-budget-deficit-opposition-reaction-9.7163785?cmp=rss

CBC Prince Edward Island Mar 30

P.E.I.'s premier removed Gilles Arsenault from cabinet. What happens next?
P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz removed Evangeline-Miscouche MLA Gilles Arsenault from provincial cabinet and suspended him from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Lantz sat down with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin to talk more about what led up to the decision, and what happens when the spring sitting of the legislature resumes this week.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7147759?cmp=rss

CBC Calgary Mar 12

2 new recall petitions launched against Alberta politicians, the first in 2026
After a flurry of recall petitions against Alberta politicians filed late last year, Elections Alberta has approved the first of 2026: one to recall Airdrie-Cochrane MLA and Progressive Tory Party Leader Peter Guthrie, and another against NDP MLA for St. Albert Marie Renaud.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/peter-guthrie-marie-renaud-recall-petition-launches-9.7126559?cmp=rss

CBC Manitoba Mar 11

Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé leaves PCs to become an Independent
Bob Lagassé will no longer serve under the Progressive Conservative banner as the party loses its fifth MLA in four months — but unlike the others who are retiring or bowing out of politics before the next election, Lagassé intends to run again.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-mla-bob-lagasse-independent-9.7122674?cmp=rss

David Grayless Feb 5

Grant Jacob Schmidt (born July 21, 1948) is a former political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented #Melville from 1982 to 1991 in the #LegislativeAssemblyOfSaskatchewan as a #ProgressiveConservative. He was born in #BalcarresSaskatchewan, the son of George Schmidt and Helen Banerd, and received a law degree from the #UniversityOfSaskatchewan. Schmidt articled in Melville and practised law there. In 1971, he married Sheron Steyck.

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Jan 12

Via #CBC

After emergency meeting, #Manitoba #ProgressiveConservative leader #ObbyKhan said the party decided unanimously to suspend #PatrickAllard's party membership & his board position

Move comes days aftr Allard made comments on #SocialMedia

"Do we have #ICE in Manitoba? If so r they hiring? Asking 4 a friend," reads 1 post frm Allard made on the wknd

Allard made his comments amid days-long protests that erupted in #Minneapolis following death of #ReneeNicoleGood

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tories-suspend-patrick-allard-comments-ice-shooting-9.7042336

Manitoba Tories suspend board member over online comments following fatal ICE shooting | CBC News

The Tories are distancing themselves from a board member over social media comments he made after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot an American woman in Minneapolis.

CBC

Go Weapons Hot Jul 11, 2025

"Independent MLA Peter Guthrie speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about plans to relaunch the #ProgressiveConservative Party of #Alberta."

https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alberta-primetime/article/having-choice-is-essential-mlas-ousted-from-ucp-look-to-revive-pc-party/

#DanielleSmith
#ucp

‘Having choice is essential’: MLAs ousted from UCP look to revive PC Party

Independent MLA Peter Guthrie speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about plans to relaunch the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta.

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@daviddoel.bsky.social discusses a storm brewing between #Canadian conservatives, particularly between the #ConservativeParty of #Canada and #Ontario #ProgressiveConservative leader #DougFord. #Cdnpoli #Ableg 🇨🇦 youtu.be/H6o0hlXwFZA?...

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