Steve Nease cartoon, March 12, 2025

Most Americans who traveled to Canada in April did so for Good Friday, although overall travel by air and vehicle declined compared to last year, with 289,300 U.S. residents arriving by air (down 5.5%) and 820,700 by vehicle (down 10.7%). Canadian returns from the U.S. also fell significantly, with 582,700 flying back (down 19.9%) and 1.2 million driving (down 35.2%), amid ongoing tensions between the countries. This marks the third consecutive month of declines in...

Corey Hogan's Stance on Alberta Independence New Liberal MP Corey Hogan, who recently won the Calgary Confederation seat, is prepared to advocate against Alberta's independence in an upcoming referendum. Emphasizing his commitment to both Alberta and Canada, Hogan adopted the slogan "Confederation is worth fighting for," highlighting concerns about separatism, particularly in light of controversial comments made by Premier Danielle Smith. He asserts that addressing separatist claims is crucial for national unity and believes the...

On April 4, 2025, Liberal leader Mark Carney, accompanied by Quebec candidates including Tatiana Auguste, pledged support for CBC/Radio Canada in Montreal. The Liberals achieved a surprising victory in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne, winning 44 of 78 ridings in the province, doubling the Bloc Québécois's 22 seats, and securing a total of 170 seats in the House of Commons, just two short of a majority. Experts suggest that Carney should appoint key Quebec representatives,...

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has been fined $5,000 for boarding Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov in the final seconds of Game 4 of their playoff series, which the Panthers won 2-0, tying the series at two games each. Domi received a major penalty for the hit, which led to a scuffle involving multiple players and misconduct penalties for three others, although Barkov was not injured. The fine, the maximum allowed under the Collective...

SummaryPrime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil a "small, focused" cabinet at Rideau Hall, consisting of fewer than 30 ministers and up to 10 secretaries of state, half of whom will be new appointees. Carney aims to distinguish his administration from that of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by emphasizing a decisive and streamlined approach to governance, reflecting the current demands for stability and effective leadership. His ambitious agenda includes enhancing international trade relations,...

Despite a recent judicial recount returning a riding to the Liberals, the party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, cannot secure a majority government solely from the election results, as they need 172 seats. With three recounts pending, the Liberals could potentially drop to 168 seats or reach a maximum of 171, depending on outcomes in close races, such as the one in Windsor-Tecumseh—Lakeshore, where incumbent Irek Kusmierczyk seeks a recount due to disputed rejected...