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Cash-Strapped CBC Pays Peter Mansbridge Over $1 Million – How Did That Happen?

Today, Canadaland revealed that Peter Mansbridge, CBC chief news anchor and Colin Mochrie stunt double makes over $800,000 a year. As Canada's most recognizable face in news (out of the three or four), it makes...

How To Move To Canada: A Guide For Americans

Hey there, neighbour neighbor! We heard you may or may not be having some doubts about your upcoming presidential election following Super Tuesday. While it's been a time-honored tradition for Americans to decl...

QUIZ – Who Said It: Kevin O’Leary or Donald Trump?

With the Conservative party looking for a saviour, and Donald Trump's seemingly unstoppable momentum in the United States, Kevin O'Leary has put his name forward as a potential candidate. The wealthy businessma...

Election Betting Odds! What’s Likely to Happen Over the Next Few Hours

Politics are boring. Gambling is fun! This is perhaps the most tightly contested election in Canadian history. To commemorate just how much going in tonight is pure speculation, here are the betting odds for th...

(TIMELINE) The Chronicles of Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party has been an environmental activist for over 35 years. Her credits include the Sierre Club, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, the Ministry of the Environment, and of cours...

(TIMELINE) The Chronicles of Gilles Duceppe

Gilles Duceppe, leader of the Bloc Québécois has an eventful career as a union negotiator, MP, party leader, militant communist, and hairnet fashionista. He was the longest serving party leader for his service ...

(TIMELINE) The Chronicles of Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal party has a unique past in the Canadian political landscape. His father was arguably Canada's most famous and controversial Prime Minister. His childhood, affected early on...

(TIMELINE) The Chronicles of Thomas Mulcair

Thomas Mulcair, leader of the Official Opposition and NDP has a long career dating back to provincial politics, private law, and serving as the executive of a handful of organizations. He served for nearly 15 y...

(TIMELINE) The Chronicles of Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has a long, complex history. Whether it was his early political start with the Young Liberals, or his foray into politics as a staffer for the Reform party, Harper has years of exp...