Poilievre says Guilbeault is a threat to national unity after pipeline comments

Summary Recently appointed federal cabinet minister Rebecca Chartrand has been accused of harassing a former employee at Winnipeg's RRC Polytech over several months in 2019. This allegation comes from an external investigation commissioned by the college and conducted by a law firm based in Winnipeg. The findings of this investigation raise significant concerns regarding Chartrand's conduct prior to her current political role. Full Article

Gadi Hagai, 72, and Judy Weinstein Hagai, 70, residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, were murdered by Hamas during an attack on October 7, 2023, and their bodies were recovered from Gaza after 607 days. Their daughter Iris expressed gratitude for their return for a proper burial but emphasized that their hearts remain heavy until all 12 hostages from Nir Oz and 56 total hostages are returned. President Isaac Herzog noted the painful yet comforting resolution...

On February 4, 2022, former Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell was informed of a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers and a tax assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) claiming over $1.2 million in additional income tax on inducements he received from the Raptors. Powell is appealing the CRA's decision, arguing that his nearly $7 million in signing inducements should be taxed at 15% under a Canada-U.S. tax treaty, rather than at over 50%....

According to a recent Leger poll, Ontarians have mixed feelings about Premier Doug Ford, with nearly 51% believing the province is on the wrong track despite his popularity in the U.S. trade war. While Ford garners approval from 47% of residents, 27% report a decline in their opinion of him over the past six months, particularly concerning pressing issues like housing and healthcare. Additionally, there is significant opposition to local projects like the Ontario Science...

Summary Provincial politicians criticized Nova Scotia Power during a legislative committee meeting, demanding accountability from the utility following a cybersecurity breach. The incident compromised the personal data of 280,000 customers, raising concerns about the safety and management of sensitive information. Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, faced reporters after the meeting, indicating ongoing discussions about the breach and its implications for ratepayers. Full Article

Debates surrounding pipelines have intensified in Quebec’s National Assembly and Ottawa, despite no projects currently on the agenda. Bloc Québécois MP Patrick Bonin criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for prioritizing pipeline discussions and proposed projects, claiming they harm the environment and economy. While some politicians, including Quebec Premier François Legault, assert there are no existing projects, there remains a divide among MPs, with some advocating for pipeline construction and others urging a focus on energy...