Darren Major

CBC Journalist

Darren Major is a senior writer for CBC's Parliamentary Bureau. He can be reached via email at [email protected].

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GTA Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting people claim China's bounty on Conservative

A Liberal candidate running for re-election in a battleground GTA riding is apologizing after suggesting people attempt to claim a Chinese bounty on a local Conservative candidate.

Trump going ahead with 25% tariffs on autos

U.S. President Donald Trump is dealing another tariff blow to Canada, signing an executive order on Wednesday that will hit all non-U.S.-made autos with hefty import levies.

Has the rise of Carney's Liberals sunk this upstart centrist party?

The Future Party officially launched last summer, billing itself as a centrist option for voters who have become disillusioned with the Liberals and Conservatives. But the party was formed while Justin Trudeau and his more progressive Liberal brand was tanking in the polls.

Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation

The head of Elections Canada says he has been in touch with social media platforms in an effort to address concerns about misinformation as Canada wades into an election campaign.

Green co-leader Jonathan Pedneault to be face of party's national campaign

Canadians should expect to see co-leader Jonathan Pedneault as the face of the Green Party's national election campaign.

PM Carney planning to hold virtual meeting with premiers on Friday: sources

Prime Minister Mark Carney is aiming to hold his first meeting with Canada's premiers on Friday, sources tell CBC News.

Carney pushes back when questioned about financial assets

Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back on reporter questions about his financial holdings during a news conference on Monday.

Carney says Canada can stand up for its own sovereignty as European trip wraps up

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can stand up for its own sovereignty in response to annexation talk from the U.S. administration as he wrapped up his first international trip.

Carney kills consumer carbon tax in first move as prime minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent point of attack for the Conservatives in recent years: the consumer carbon tax.

Mark Carney could be Canada's shortest-serving prime minister

Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday — and depending on the outcome of the next election, he could be the country’s shortest-serving leader.