Solar energy is growing fast in Canada, but panels are imported. Could we try to make them here?

Ethan Elharrar, a student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), faced isolation and hostility after the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. Initially excited about his new life and studies, he became a target for anti-Israel sentiments on campus, experiencing verbal attacks and feeling unsafe as a Jewish student. Despite the challenges, he found a sense of community within TMU's small Jewish group, where he connected with fellow students like Liat Schwartz, who also...

SummaryQuebec's top diplomat, Mario Lavoie, recently retired amid significant changes in Ottawa, including the election of a new prime minister and an incoming delegation of Quebec Liberal MPs. As Quebec seeks to enhance its role in Canada-U.S. relations, Lavoie had been addressing concerns over the Roxham Road asylum seeker situation, highlighting the province's welcoming stance towards migrants despite calls for tighter border controls. With immigration issues likely to create friction between Quebec and Ottawa, Premier...

The BYD EV cars are displayed at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2025. Following the recent election, the new Liberal government in Canada faces significant challenges, particularly related to tariffs. In the previous fall, Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, a decision that is now being questioned by critics, including Canadian canola farmers. This situation underscores the complexities of trade policy and its...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington, D.C., for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on trade, tariffs, and security. While Trump expressed uncertainty about Carney's agenda, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Canada as a "socialist regime" benefiting from America. The meeting follows a previous conversation between Carney and Trump after Carney's election victory, with both leaders having previously met at a G20 summit in 2017, and while Trump has...

SummaryIn the first game of the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on May 5, 2025, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander made a significant impact by scoring two goals and providing an assist in the first period. His contributions helped Toronto establish an early lead against the Florida Panthers. The Maple Leafs ultimately secured a 5-4 victory, successfully holding off a late comeback attempt from Florida to take the first game of...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address dissatisfaction among caucus members regarding the campaign's operational missteps, particularly those attributed to campaign manager Jenni Byrne. Insiders have criticized Byrne for her control over internal decisions, which led to issues such as messy nominations, media restrictions, and an inability to adapt to political changes. Despite this, the caucus remains supportive of Poilievre, though it's acknowledged that Byrne will likely bear the brunt of the blame as...