Alberta lawmakers face off over Trump tariffs

As competition intensifies for Canada's new submarine procurement, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces pressure to announce significant defense spending before the upcoming NATO summit. With plans to contract up to 12 new submarines by 2028 at a cost of $60-$100 billion, concerns about Canada's procurement efficiency and domestic capabilities are highlighted, given the lack of budgeted funds and past delays in military acquisitions. The decision on which submarines to purchase hinges on strategic alliances and...

Summary Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, stars of Deadpool and Wolverine, have become co-owners of the Bonds Flying Roos, an Australian sailing team competing in SailGP, which features 12 national teams racing technologically advanced catamarans. Their ownership announcement aligns with Australian brand Bonds joining as a team sponsor, leading to a humorous joint statement from the duo about their new adventure. This investment continues Reynolds' trend of entering the sports franchise realm, further diversifying his...

Summary Award-winning author and Canadian Senator David Adams Richards has joined the Conservative Party of Canada’s Senate caucus less than two weeks after becoming a non-affiliated member. The 74-year-old expressed frustration with the Liberal government in a statement, highlighting dismissals of concerns faced by ordinary Canadians. Richards, an acclaimed writer with numerous awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Giller Prize, focuses his fiction on the lives of working-class people in Miramichi, New...

In the 2006 election, Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut, faced Meili Faille, who won by over 9,000 votes in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges riding, where Garneau struggled to connect with Quebec's bilingual and multicultural community. Despite his prominence, Garneau's political career was marked by challenges, including his resignation from politics in 2023 over concerns regarding Quebec's language laws. He was remembered by colleagues as a serious, respectful figure, and his death at 76 prompted mixed reactions from...

The coroner's inquiry into Normand Meunier's death, who became paralyzed in his arms and legs in 2022, concluded this week, focusing on his request for medical assistance in dying following a severe bedsore he developed in the hospital. The inquiry included testimonies from individuals familiar with Meunier's experiences, shedding light on the circumstances leading to his decision. This investigation aims to understand the factors surrounding his tragic situation and the broader implications for medical assistance...

On March 7, 2025, a mass shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Toronto, linked to an ongoing tow truck turf war, resulted in nine injuries but no fatalities. Toronto police have arrested ten suspects and are pursuing one fugitive, connecting the incident to a series of prior shootings and a robbery involving a group believed to be a hired band of gunmen. Chief of Police Myron Demkiw condemned the brazen violence, emphasizing the lasting...