Mark Carney may soon take over as Canada's Prime Minister. Carney discussed the transition plan with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today at the Prime Minister's Office. He mentioned that he would soon reach out to provincial leaders to address the strained relations with the US. Insiders close to Carney have suggested that Canada's next federal election could be called on April 28 or May 5. Carney is also reportedly working on assembling a new cabinet. Sources indicate that former minister Marco Mendicino, who previously announced he would not contest the next election, could be appointed as

British Columbia Premier David Eby says Americans can "keep their watery beer" as he announces an expansion of the U.S. alcohol ban from provincial liquor stores. The province had removed alcohol from Republican states in reaction to President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada, but Eby says the latest news from the United States prompted this action. He says Trump's threats of additional tariffs on the dairy industry, an investigation into Canada's lumber, and disturbing reports that the president wants to redraw the border and pursue Canada water set off the newest ban. Eby says al

The threat to Amritpal Singh's Lok Sabha membership, representing Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, may be averted. According to reports, the Parliamentary Committee has recommended granting a 54-day leave to Amritpal Singh. Amritpal had recently filed a petition in the High Court, expressing concern that his continuous absence for 60 days could lead to the cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership, which would impact the people of his constituency. In light of this, he sought permission from the court to attend the ongoing parliamentary proceedings. It is understood that Amritpal Singh had requested l

The Punjab Police has issued a summons to Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, requesting him to appear for questioning on March 17 as part of the ongoing investigation into a drug smuggling case filed in December 2021. Majithia has been summoned to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in Patiala. He will be questioned in connection with the multi-crore drugs case. Majithia had previously been jailed in this case and was granted bail by the Punjab-Haryana High Court on August 10, 2022. A case was registered against him under the NDPS Act during

Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on the electricity it supplies to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford announced today. The move will affect residents and businesses in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. The province estimates that the surcharge will cost these states $300,000 to $400,000 per day. Ontario plans to use the generated funds to provide financial relief to workers and businesses impacted by the U.S. tariffs. Premier Ford also warned that if Trump escalates the trade war with Canada, he would

A group of three former B.C. Conservative legislators have announced they will sit as Independents in the provincial legislature. Dallas Brodie was kicked out of the party on Friday over her comments about residential schools, and Jordan Kealy and Tara Armstrong left the party saying Leader John Rustad had abandoned the truth. Armstrong told reporters outside the legislature today that Rustad “caved to the woke liberals who have infiltrated the party.” She says no one was surprised when New Democrat Premier David Eby attacked Dallas Brody for telling the truth about Kamloops, but Rustad’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will soon step down as Canada’s Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party. Trudeau expressed that he is leaving his position with the same hope and faith that guided him when he began his political journey. In his farewell speech to the Liberals, Trudeau emphasized the values of freedom, democracy, and Canada, highlighting that these were achieved through courage, sacrifice, hope, and hard work. Trudeau began his political career by winning the Papineau riding in Montreal in 2008. He became the leader of the Liberal Party in April 201

Canada remains in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump's enormous tariff agenda, with steel and aluminum duties set to come into force on Wednesday. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that Trump will follow through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. Lutnick also told NBC's Meet the Press that the tariffs Trump has threatened to impose on Canadian dairy and lumber would not take effect until April. Last week, Trump launched and partly paused a trade war against Canada and Mexico, triggering turmoil in the markets. Tru

Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada. This brings an end to an unusually short, two-month long leadership race called to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau and clears the path for an expected early election call. "I feel like everything in my life has helped prepare me for this moment," Carney said in his victory speech. "Two months ago, I put up my hand to run for leader because I felt we needed big changes -- big changes guided