Mercedes Stephenson

Ottawa

Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host at Global News

Ottawa Bureau Chief @GlobalNews @GlobalNational Host of @TheWestBlock. Journalist with a curious mind. Political journalism, defence & foreign policy. Pro otter

Articles

Canada invites King Charles III to open Parliament in rare move: sources

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Sean Previl |Mercedes Stephenson

Canada has extended an invitation to King Charles III to open Parliament in the coming weeks, multiple sources tell Global News. If accepted, it would be the first time that a sovereign has opened Parliament since Queen Elizabeth II last did so in 1957. Sources tell Global News he is likely to attend, but Buckingham Palace has not officially accepted and, due to protocol, confirmation would need to be provided by the Palace.
Yemeni allegedly caught leaving Ontario to join terror group remains in custody | Globalnews.ca

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Stewart Bell |Mercedes Stephenson

A Yemeni accused of trying to leave Canada to join a terrorist group appeared in court north of Toronto on Thursday for a bail hearing. Husam Taha Ali Al-Sewaiee, 32, was arrested by RCMP national security officers on April 19 and remains in custody. He has not been charged with any crimes. Instead, Crown prosecutors have asked the court for a terrorism peace bond that would restrict his movements in the name of public safety.
Federal election will be announced for April 28: source

Mar 22, 2025 | msn.com | Saba Aziz |Mercedes Stephenson

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Federal election will be announced for April 28: source

Mar 22, 2025 | msn.com | Saba Aziz |Mercedes Stephenson

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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister Friday

Mar 12, 2025 | msn.com | Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister Friday

Mar 12, 2025 | msn.com | Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister Friday

Mar 12, 2025 | msn.com | Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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Mark Carney expected to be sworn in as prime minister Friday: source

Mar 12, 2025 | msn.com | Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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RCMP reveals new video of migrant interception at Canada-U.S. border

Feb 5, 2025 | msn.com | Saba Aziz |Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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Trudeau to meet with premiers face-to-face after announcing resignation

Jan 7, 2025 | msn.com | Sean Boynton |Mercedes Stephenson

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