Over a dozen injured after bus swerves on Quebec road near Canada — U.S. border

SummaryU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw funding from certain universities unless they comply with his demands for ideological policy changes. This approach mirrors a pledge made by Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre regarding post-secondary institutions in Canada. Both leaders are advocating for significant shifts in the ideological frameworks of educational institutions to align with their political perspectives. Full Article

In the Ottawa suburb of Kanata, Conservative candidate Greg Kung has been actively campaigning since February 2024, aiming to unseat the incumbent Liberals. With less than 10 days before the federal election, Kung has personally knocked on approximately 22,000 doors to ensure his supporters vote and to sway undecided voters, amidst a competitive race against the Liberals, led by Mark Carney. Despite internal polling suggesting a positive outlook for the Conservatives, the race remains tight,...

Summary As major political parties prepare to present their fully costed platforms, understanding their spending plans becomes crucial for Canadians, especially amidst a trade war. A former assistant parliamentary budget officer emphasizes the significance of these platforms in clarifying how parties intend to implement their financial strategies. The headshots included feature key political leaders: Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green...

Summary Mark Carney, the Liberal Leader, reflected on his debate experience in Niagara Falls, likening it to Dickens’ famous quote about the best and worst of times, while expressing satisfaction with the debate structure but frustration over the cancellation of post-debate scrums. The Liberals are optimistic about winning the Niagara Falls seat, previously held by the Conservatives, especially with candidate Andrea Kaiser, while acknowledging tighter races in neighboring ridings. As they campaign in a region...

MONTREAL — Liberal candidate Alexandra Mendès invited Xixi Li, head of two organizations under investigation by the RCMP for allegedly operating a secret Chinese police station, to a campaign event, causing concern within the Liberal party. Li, who leads the Service à la Famille Chinoise du Grand Montréal and the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud, has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the RCMP, which is investigating claims of foreign state-supported intimidation...

SummaryToronto police are investigating an incident involving a Liberal volunteer who reported being harassed for wearing a hijab while door knocking. The volunteer, who was on her first day, was followed down a street by an unidentified individual after the harassment occurred. The party's candidate for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East has expressed concern over the incident and its impact on volunteers and community engagement. Full Article