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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...

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...

SummaryA jury in Calgary found Michael Adenyi guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur on March 18, 2022. Despite Adenyi's defense claiming he was suffering from schizophrenia and was in a delusional state during the attack, the prosecution argued he was aware of his actions, characterizing the incident as a deliberate act. Sentencing for Adenyi will occur at a later date. Full Article