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U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on April 19, 2025, amid tensions over the U.S. migrant policy. The Vatican reaffirmed its commitment to good relations while expressing concerns about the administration's approach to migrants and international conflicts, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolutions and collaboration with the Catholic Church. Vance's visit, which included family tours of the Vatican, highlighted ongoing disagreements between the U.S. government and the...

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney's government plans to spend $130 billion over the next four years without a timeline to balance the budget, according to a recently released platform. Key investments include $18 billion in defense, $6.8 billion for a nation-building fund, and significant gender and equity-related spending, contributing to a projected $1.4 trillion deficit, offset by increased penalties and a one-time tariff revenue of $20 billion. The platform promises modest surplus by 2028-29...

Summary A Federal Court judge ruled that an immigration officer's rejection of HIV-positive South African woman Grace Mabena's permanent residency application was unreasonable, as it overlooked her abusive husband's threats to withdraw sponsorship. Justice Allyson Whyte Nowak emphasized that the officer did not adequately consider Mabena's status as a survivor of family violence and the hardships she would face if returned to South Africa. After enduring severe abuse, Mabena left her husband in May 2023...

Canadians are increasingly expressing discontent with the United States, influenced by economic fears and tensions stemming from former President Donald Trump's rhetoric. This shift in sentiment is prompting questions about changes in travel, shopping habits, and social ties, as the National Post seeks personal stories from individuals on both sides of the border regarding their experiences with these evolving cross-border relations. Readers are encouraged to share their narratives, detailing how the current political climate impacts...

Summary The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday, marking a demanding period for hockey, with Ron MacLean, a venerable figure in Canadian broadcasting since 1987, continuing as a staple of Hockey Night in Canada. Despite the show's tumultuous history, including losing and regaining his hosting role, MacLean is poised to remain with the program following the recent surprise extension of Rogers' NHL broadcasting rights for another 12 years at $11 billion. Reflecting on his career, MacLean...

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