Chrétien predicts Liberal majority at Ottawa campaign stop

Liberal candidate Nell Thomas has issued an apology for controversial past social media comments regarding the elderly and new mothers, which she claims were taken out of context. While she did not clarify the specific comments, one circulating screengrab suggests she suggested Canada should "stop keeping ancients alive so long," and another criticized women bearing children. Thomas emphasized her commitment to caring for patients of all ages and expressed frustration towards fossil fuel companies for...

Two prominent Canadian leaders, former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna and Gary Mar, president of the Canada West Foundation, emphasized the need for national unity in a live discussion ahead of the federal election. McKenna highlighted the importance of addressing Western discontent and the historical representation of Alberta, while Mar noted a political shift that has fueled alienation, suggesting current leaders prioritize central Canadian interests. Both leaders advocated for recognizing the economic potential of cross-country...

Following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals, including four Canadians, will gather at the Vatican for a conclave to elect a new pope, with candidates required to be male baptized Catholics. Cardinal electors must be under 80 years old to vote, and the conclave will continue until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority, indicated by white smoke from a chimney. Among the Canadian cardinals participating are Thomas Collins, who served as Archbishop of Toronto,...

In Markham, Ontario, Conservative candidate Lionel Loganathan has embraced his Tamil roots, having spoken more Tamil in the last two-and-a-half years than ever before. His family's immigration story from Sri Lanka in the 1980s resonates with the diverse population of Markham-Thornhill, where over 350 languages are spoken. As the campaign approaches its conclusion, Loganathan represents the party's outreach efforts to immigrant communities, which are crucial for gaining support in this vote-rich area currently held by...

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis, held in St. Peter’s Square, showcased an extraordinary beauty in its simplicity, resembling a humble parish service despite attracting an estimated 250,000 attendees, including notable global figures. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re began the Mass with familiar phrases, reminding all present that they were participating in a sacred observance rather than a political spectacle, emphasizing Francis' mission to spread the Gospel. In his homily, Cardinal Re drew parallels between Jesus'...

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's Response to Bloc Leader's Comments Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston expressed his dismay at Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's remarks describing Canada as "an artificial country with very little meaning." In a letter to Blanchet, Houston urged him to reflect on Canadian pride and suggested he step aside if he cannot embrace his role as an elected official representing Canada. Blanchet, a separatist who views Canada as a foreign nation,...