Poilievre, Singh focus on affordability, Carney visits Ottawa riding

TOP STORY The Liberal Party, under Mark Carney, has unveiled a costed platform proposing an unprecedented increase in debt, amounting to $224.8 billion over the next four years, averaging $56.9 billion annually. This new debt accumulation, which translates to $4 per day per Canadian, is significantly higher than previous forecasts and mirrors spending patterns seen during the tenures of Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney, raising concerns of fiscal sustainability. Carney's proposed deficits represent a substantial...

A group of female officers is suing British Columbia's municipal police forces, and they were taken aback when their proposed class action lawsuit was presented as evidence of the urgent need to tackle the "toxic" workplace culture during a recent significant public hearing. This situation has led them to question why they are facing such challenges in their fight for justice. The officers' concerns highlight the ongoing issues within the police force that require immediate...

Staff at an overnight shelter in Thunder Bay, Ont., are urging Elections Canada to simplify the voting process for individuals experiencing homelessness in the federal election. They emphasize the need for marginalized communities to engage in politics, especially given the numerous policy issues affecting them. The staff highlight significant differences between the provincial and federal election processes and their implications for the city's most vulnerable populations. Full Article

A Jewish Conservative candidate in Winnipeg, Marty Morantz, remains undeterred after several of his election signs were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in a predominantly Jewish area. The defaced signs included derogatory terms and imagery reminiscent of Nazi propaganda, prompting an investigation by the Winnipeg Police Service. Morantz highlighted the troubling rise of antisemitism in Canada, linking the vandalism to broader societal issues, while emphasizing his commitment to the community and continuing his campaign despite the...

In August 2023, Mark Carney was appointed chairman of the board at Bloomberg LP, following his term as governor of the Bank of England and his work on climate finance initiatives with the UN. His tenure began amid ongoing controversies involving numerous lawsuits alleging discrimination and harassment at the company, some of which were reported to have occurred prior to his arrival, raising concerns about his awareness of these issues. Carney's leadership comes as he...

A Mitrex project in EdmontonBetween 2019 and 2024, Canada's solar energy capacity has nearly doubled, yet most solar panels are still imported from Asia. Mitrex specializes in building-integrated photovoltaics, which serve as both energy-saving solutions and building materials, as demonstrated in their Edmonton project, where solar panels function as cladding on an apartment building. Experts emphasize that the solar industry can also create additional job opportunities in Canada related to design and installation. Full Article