Should Canada build a human-focused, foreign intelligence service?

Summary Canada has elected David Myles, a Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, as the Liberal MP for Fredericton-Oromocto, part of a new minority government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Myles, whose song "Inner Ninja" reached number five on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, announced his candidacy in March 2025 and won against Conservative candidate Brian Macdonald. He expressed excitement about representing his hometown in Parliament, joining a history of musicians transitioning into political roles, such as...

As of Tuesday morning, voter turnout for the 2025 federal election in Canada reached 67.35%, with over 19 million registered electors casting ballots, surpassing the 62.6% turnout in 2021. Though this year’s figure is not a record, it is expected to rank among the highest in decades, with a notable 7.3 million voters participating in advance polling. The final turnout may change as results from special ballots and election day registrants are still being counted,...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed disappointment over Mark Carney-led Liberals winning the recent federal election but is ready to negotiate. She emphasized that many Albertans are frustrated with the government’s past actions against the provincial economy and stated that she would not tolerate the status quo, urging Carney to work towards resetting the relationship between Alberta and Ottawa. Smith’s previous relationship with Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, was contentious, and she had supported Conservative Leader Pierre...

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) played a crucial role in the recent federal election, reaffirming the Liberal Party's dominance by leading in 41 ridings compared to the Conservative Party's 14. Despite initial Conservative hopes for a breakthrough, particularly after a by-election win in Toronto-St. Paul's, the region largely leaned red, with key Liberal figures like Chrystia Freeland and other cabinet ministers securing their seats. The GTA's significance is underscored by its 55 seats in the...

Jamil Jivani, the newly re-elected Conservative MP for Bowmanville—Oshawa North, criticized Ontario Premier Doug Ford during a CBC interview, calling him a "problem" for both Ontario and Canada. Jivani accused Ford of distracting the federal Conservative campaign and described him as an "opportunist" who has turned the provincial Conservative Party into something "hollow" and "unprincipled." The tensions between Ontario's Progressive Conservatives and federal Conservatives have been reported, with Jivani emphasizing Ford's interference in federal matters...

Summary In a speech following the 2025 federal election results, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre expressed gratitude to supporters after the Liberals were projected to form a government. He emphasized the importance of hard work and the promise of opportunity for all Canadians, while acknowledging the Conservative Party's gains and the challenges ahead. Poilievre congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on leading a minority government, highlighting the need for accountability and unity among Canadians moving forward....