Liberals' downtown Toronto sweep offers Mark Carney potential new blood for cabinet

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

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...