Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden on gun, tax charges

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to annex Canada during their March 28 call, despite previously claiming Trump respected Canada's sovereignty. Carney stated that the discussions were constructive and focused on initiating negotiations for a new economic and security relationship between the two nations post-election. He expressed irritation at repeated inquiries about the annexation remark, emphasizing the importance of the call's conclusions and asserting that such a...

U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the decline in international tourism to the U.S., attributing it partly to "nationalism" among foreign travelers, although he expressed skepticism about this factor. During a press exchange, he dismissed concerns about high-profile detentions at U.S. entry points, asserting that the country is the "tourism capital of the world." The drop in visitors has been linked to various factors, including Trump’s tariffs, confrontational rhetoric, and updated travel advisories from countries like...

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has received an endorsement from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe ahead of the April 28 federal election. Moe criticized the Liberal government for making it harder for Saskatchewan to sell resources and stated his support for Poilievre, emphasizing the need for a government that treats Saskatchewan as part of Canada. While the endorsement aligns with the province's Conservative stronghold, political experts note that such public endorsements by premiers are uncommon and...

A 21-year-old international student, Harsimrat Randhawa, was fatally shot by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop in Hamilton, Ontario. Police indicated she had "zero capability of avoiding" the incident, which occurred rapidly as she stepped off a bus and awaited to cross the street. Tributes poured in from her college, Mohawk College, highlighting her aspirations in occupational physiotherapy and the profound loss felt by her peers and professors, who remembered her as...

Summary A recent Postmedia-Leger poll indicates that the Liberals lead the federal election with 43% support, five points ahead of the Conservatives at 38%. Despite these numbers, FanDuel reports that 70% of bets on the election winner are placed on the Conservative party, with over 80% of those bets made after March 25, as the election campaign intensified. Canadians will vote on April 28, as political analysts continue to explore the dynamics of the race....

With election day approaching, Canadian political parties are leveraging the Stanley Cup playoffs for advertising, given the heightened interest in hockey. This year features five Canadian teams in the playoffs, creating a prime opportunity for campaigns, especially in Ontario's battleground ridings. The Conservatives are targeting older voters with specific ads, while the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, have gained popularity among the 55+ demographic, reflecting a competitive landscape influenced by U.S. politics and economic concerns....