What happens now that Pope Francis has died?

At 88, Pope Francis I was the second-oldest pope in 600 years, following Leo XIII. His passing initiates the conclave to elect the 267th Pope, with eligible cardinals gathering in Rome for secret ballot voting, where only those under 80 can participate. The Cardinals consider the current state of the church and world during their deliberations, with a divide between progressive and conservative factions influencing the choice, and the process can take an indeterminate amount...

Summary Mark Carney, the new Liberal leader, is adapting to political campaigning by engaging in staged photo opportunities, such as playing road hockey with children in Truro, N.S., and painting Easter eggs in Newcastle, Ont. While his approach differs from that of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he demonstrates a willingness to connect with voters, although some speculate this may not last. The Liberal campaign seems buoyed by internal polling, as Carney defends his party's...

Summary As millions of Canadians participated in advance voting, political leaders intensified their campaigns. Liberal Leader Mark Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address crises and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for change, highlighting the need to elect a new government. Elections Canada reported over two million votes cast on a single day, indicating a potential record turnout, with polls showing the Liberals leading the...

OTTAWA — The Chinese government is suspected of undermining Toronto-area Conservative candidate Joe Tay's campaign by promoting a mock "wanted" poster and disparaging stories about him while suppressing searches of his name on social media. The Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) task force indicated that this transnational repression operation, which intensified around Tay's candidacy announcement, reflects traditional PRC-backed foreign interference tactics. However, SITE members believe these activities have not jeopardized the integrity of...

Liberal Leader Mark Carney's detailed platform release has sparked mixed reactions, with promises of $130 billion in new measures over four years potentially unsettling Canadians wary of increasing federal debt. While Carney positions himself as a calm, intelligent alternative to Justin Trudeau, his platform's emphasis on prioritizing Canadian contractors in defense procurement raises questions about practicality versus political promises. The platform's specifics, particularly regarding capital versus program spending, may appear more concerning when outlined in...

Elections Canada InvestigationElections Canada has announced that an employee will be suspended from working at polling stations while an investigation is underway regarding allegations of attempting to influence voters to support the Conservative Party at an advanced polling station in Vaughan. The incident occurred last weekend and raises concerns about election integrity. The organization is taking the matter seriously as it seeks to uphold fair voting practices during the electoral process. Full Article