Smith wants to negotiate 'Alberta Accord' guaranteeing pipelines, more federal cash

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address dissatisfaction among caucus members regarding the campaign's operational missteps, particularly those attributed to campaign manager Jenni Byrne. Insiders have criticized Byrne for her control over internal decisions, which led to issues such as messy nominations, media restrictions, and an inability to adapt to political changes. Despite this, the caucus remains supportive of Poilievre, though it's acknowledged that Byrne will likely bear the brunt of the blame as...

Summary Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has visited the Alberta riding he aims to represent after losing his Ottawa-area seat, which he held for over 20 years, in the recent general election. He is currently awaiting a byelection, which will not occur for at least 30 days and may take longer. This transition marks a significant shift in Poilievre's political career as he seeks to establish his presence in a new constituency. Full Article

The recent federal election saw the Liberals secure a strong presence in downtown Toronto, allowing Prime Minister Mark Carney to consider new cabinet members, including former CBC journalist Evan Solomon and business-friendly Vince Gasparro. Gasparro narrowly won his riding, while Solomon captured a safe Liberal seat, both joining Leslie Church, who won Toronto—St. Paul’s after previously losing a byelection. With established figures like Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair also re-elected, Carney's cabinet is set to...

Summary Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on May 5, 2025, for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss trade and security amid ongoing tensions from U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney aims to prioritize the Canada-U.S. relationship while diversifying Canada's trade and reducing interprovincial trade barriers. Trump expressed uncertainty about the purpose of the meeting, suggesting Carney may be seeking a deal in light of the economic challenges posed by...

A Toronto mother, Cassandra Gordon, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for using her son to smuggle 3.5 kilograms of cocaine from Aruba into Canada. Justice David Harris emphasized the importance of rehabilitation in her case, given her status as a first offender and mother of two, while also condemning her actions as a significant aggravating factor. Although the Crown sought a seven-year sentence, the judge recommended early release to allow her to care...

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on foreign films to protect the declining American film industry, claiming that other countries are luring filmmakers away with incentives. Filming in Los Angeles dropped by 22.4% recently, impacting local economies. However, experts question the practicality of such a tariff, especially for films with significant U.S. production, and point out that while America has some tax credits, it lacks a national program like those...