Alberta lawmakers face off over Trump tariffs

One of the two men convicted of human smuggling, Steve Shand, has filed a notice of appeal following a trial last year. This case stems from a tragic incident in 2022, where a family of four from India died from exposure while attempting to cross the international border from Manitoba during severe blizzard conditions. The appeal highlights ongoing legal proceedings in the aftermath of this heartbreaking event. Full Article

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra addressed the Empire Club of Canada, discussing Canada-U.S. relations and the implications of the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. In response to a question regarding the future of Canadian students like Prime Minister Mark Carney's daughter, he emphasized the U.S. government's focus on securing its borders and combating foreign exploitation of American research institutions. Hoekstra acknowledged the importance of foreign students while...

Summary In the House of Commons, Conservative MPs from Alberta, led by Shuvaloy Majumdar, are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to address rising separatist sentiments in the province, criticizing his lack of commitment to oil and gas projects. Newly elected MP David Bexte emphasized that Alberta's separatism is gaining traction, while departing MP Damien Kurek warned of a national unity crisis. A recent poll shows significant support among Conservative voters for Alberta's independence, yet Majumdar...

High winds and a warm, dry spring have led to a significant wave of wildfires in Canada, with over 200 fires reported, half of which are out of control, burning close to 2.2 million hectares—seven times the ten-year average. Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared emergencies, prompting thousands to evacuate, while smoke from the fires has spread across the Atlantic, affecting air quality in the U.K. Alberta is also impacted, with major disruptions to oil production...

Dave Portnoy, the creator of Barstool Sports, encountered antisemitism during a recent episode of his One Bite Pizza Reviews in Toronto when a passerby yelled an antisemitic slur at him. Despite the incident, Portnoy continued with his pizza review, rating the Terrazza restaurant slice at 7.4 out of 10. The restaurant later condemned the hateful remarks, emphasizing their commitment to kindness and inclusion, while Jewish advocate Jonny Daniels highlighted the normalization of antisemitism in Toronto,...

Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized for comments he made regarding the federal government's duty to consult First Nations on projects affecting their territories, acknowledging that they may have undermined trust. His remarks came amid Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to expedite approvals for major energy and infrastructure projects, which the Assembly of First Nations fears threatens treaty rights. Fraser clarified that his intention was not to suggest unilateral government action and expressed a commitment to...