How many Canadians voted in the federal election? What we know about the turnout

In July, a Hezbollah rocket struck a soccer field in Majdal Shams, killing 12 children and injuring 50, as they played with only eight seconds of warning. Rafik Ayoub, who lost his nephew, emphasized the tragedy and the community's desire for peace despite the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which Israel has largely degraded since the escalation following Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. The village plans to create a memorial and raise funds for more...

OTTAWA — The federal government's new online import duties system, CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM), aims to streamline processes but has caused frustration for small business owners like Marsha Sikma of MGS Floral Inc., who faces challenges navigating the system and dealing with a hefty import tax bill. While officials advocate for increased investments in digital services to improve government efficiency and save taxpayers money, Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes the need for AI...

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to Canada on May 20, 2025, marks their first since his ascension to the throne and the first time a monarch will deliver the speech from the throne in Parliament since 1977. Their visit is seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Canadian sovereignty amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing unity during a time of economic challenges in Canada. However, public opinion on the...

Summary Tim Hodgson, known for his tenacity from his days at Goldman Sachs, has been appointed Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, tasked with navigating energy policy amid skepticism from Alberta and Saskatchewan. His experience includes pivotal deal-making during a hostile takeover of Wascana Energy and leadership roles in several corporations, which will be critical as he addresses tensions with provinces over carbon taxes while adhering to Liberal climate commitments. Hodgson's blend of private-sector expertise and...

A U.S. judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's move to block foreign student enrollment at Harvard University, which could severely impact over 7,000 international visa holders, including hundreds of Canadians. Harvard argues that the government's actions violate the First Amendment and threaten its ability to admit new international students for at least two academic years. Prominent students affected include Cleo Carney, daughter of Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, both facing...

After a recount, Conservative Jonathan Rowe was declared the winner in the Terra Nova-The Peninsulas riding, defeating Liberal Anthony Germain by just 12 votes, with totals of 19,605 to 19,593. The recount was triggered due to the initial close results following the April 29 election, where Germain had a narrow victory before special ballots were counted. The judicial recount, which began on May 12 and took two weeks to complete, reversed the original results, leading...