John Ivison: The Conservatives’ platform undermines their attacks on Liberal profligacy

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to run in a byelection for the Battle River–Crowfoot riding in Alberta, following his loss in the recent general election. This strategic move is facilitated by MP Damien Kurek stepping aside, as the riding is known to be one of the safest Conservative seats in Canada. The practice of an MP resigning to allow a party leader to gain entry to the House of Commons typically occurs when...

Election Day Challenges in Canada On April 28, Elections Canada faced significant issues during the federal election, including a website crash that left many Canadians unable to find polling locations, compounded by an ineffective contingency site. Additionally, the agency expressed regret over voter accessibility problems in Nunavik, where harsh weather and recruitment difficulties hindered polling operations, highlighting ongoing challenges in remote regions. These incidents echo past issues, raising concerns about Elections Canada's preparedness for future...

A B.C. teen, Andy Le, 16, tragically lost his parents and younger sister in an attack during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, where a driver struck the crowd, killing 11 people. Despite his loss, Andy donated $266,000 from his GoFundMe campaign to support other victims and expressed gratitude for the donations he received. The alleged perpetrator, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of...

A B.C. teen, Andy Le, 16, whose family was tragically killed during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, donated $226,000 from his GoFundMe campaign to other victims. His father, Richard Le, stepmother, Linh Hoang, and sister, Katie Le, were among the 11 fatalities when a driver rammed into the crowd. Andy, who was at home doing homework during the incident, expressed gratitude to donors and shared his desire to live...

A.J. Lawson's Basketball Journey Toronto native A.J. Lawson, who went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft after two years at the University of South Carolina, has returned home to join the Toronto Raptors. Following his draft, Lawson played in the CEBL and had stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks before his current role with the Raptors. He aims to represent Canada in basketball at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, highlighting his commitment...

Summary Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his Ottawa seat in the recent federal election, will run in a byelection for the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot after Conservative MP Damien Kurek temporarily steps aside, stating it's in the best interest of Canada and the riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to expedite the byelection process, ensuring no delays that would keep Poilievre out of the House of Commons for an extended period. Kurek...