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Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington, D.C., for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on trade, tariffs, and security. While Trump expressed uncertainty about Carney's agenda, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Canada as a "socialist regime" benefiting from America. The meeting follows a previous conversation between Carney and Trump after Carney's election victory, with both leaders having previously met at a G20 summit in 2017, and while Trump has...

SummaryIn the first game of the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on May 5, 2025, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander made a significant impact by scoring two goals and providing an assist in the first period. His contributions helped Toronto establish an early lead against the Florida Panthers. The Maple Leafs ultimately secured a 5-4 victory, successfully holding off a late comeback attempt from Florida to take the first game of...

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...

In a livestreamed address on May 5, 2025, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney to negotiate an "Alberta Accord" for a new federal-provincial agreement, emphasizing key demands like guaranteed access to coastlines for energy exports and equal federal transfers akin to Ontario and Quebec. While acknowledging separatist sentiments among Albertans, she stressed the importance of remaining within Canada but indicated openness to a referendum if citizen support materializes. Smith's remarks...