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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to Hold Election Rally in Surrey Tonight

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is set to host an election rally in Surrey this evening. Titled “Poilievre Canada First,” the rally will take place at the industrial site located at 9690 192nd Street. The event begins at 6 p.m., with residents encouraged to attend. Candidates from six Surrey ridings are also actively campaigning in the lead-up to the federal election. Rajvir Dhillon, representing the Conservatives in Surrey City Centre, is challenging Liberal candidate Randeep Sarai. In Surrey Newton, Harjit Singh Gill of the Conservatives is contesting against Sukh Dhaliwal of the L
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Justin Trudeau Rents Ottawa Home, Stays Out of Spotlight

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rented a house in the Rockcliffe area of Ottawa, where he plans to stay for at least another year. This rented property is located near 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of prime ministers, where Trudeau lived as a child during his father’s tenure as prime minister. Sources indicate that despite residing in Ottawa, Trudeau has no intentions of participating in the federal election campaign. Reports suggest he wishes to remain in this house until his daughter Ella-Grace and younger son Hadrian complete their schooling. Notably, Trudeau
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 572 Cases Confirmed

Measles cases are continuing to rise in Ontario, with more than 100 new cases reported in the province in the past week alone. Public Health Ontario has now confirmed a total of 572 measles cases.The number of cases has been steadily increasing since October of last year. Since March 20, there has been a surge of 102 cases. Of these, 42 individuals are in hospital, and two are in intensive care.While cases are also being monitored in other provinces, the number of cases outside Ontario remains low. Alberta has reported 18 cases, most of which are in children, and Quebec has seen no increase, w
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Proposes Tax-Free Savings Account Expansion with Canadian Investment Focus

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a significant policy proposal regarding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). Under a Conservative government, Poilievre plans to allow Canadians to contribute an additional $5,000 per year beyond the current TFSA limit, provided the additional funds are invested exclusively in Canadian companies. The current TFSA contribution limit is $7,000, adjusted annually to account for inflation. Canadians can hold a variety of assets in their TFSAs, including cash, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-trade
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be "far larger than currently planned. " The comments follow Trump's move to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the U.S. starting next week. A fact sheet provided by the White House says automobiles imported under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will only be tariffed on the value of content not made in the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the auto tariffs
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is channelling Winston Churchill to categorically reject accusations she is turning her back on Canada by meeting and talking to U.S. officials and influencers who wish her country harm. It comes as Smith prepares to fly to Florida today to join an event with an American podcaster who has mocked Canada as a ``silly country'' and spoken about it being annexed as the 51st state. Smith, in a speech to the house, says it is now apparently, in her words, ``treason'' to talk to American media personalities whom we disagree with. And she says she is being unjustly
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Carney's campaign presses pause as new U.S. auto tariffs announced

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee. It's unclear when Carney will be back on the road to continue campaigning. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week but the deep integration of the North American industry is resulting in con
pierre-poilievre-to-visit-b-c-for-election-campaign-on-thursday
CanadaMar 26, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to Visit B.C. for Election Campaign on Thursday

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be in B.C. on Thursday for his election campaign. He is set to arrive in Coquitlam, where he will hold a press conference. Poilievre will be the first federal party leader to visit the Lower Mainland during the current election. Later in the day, he will host his “Canada First” rally in Surrey. Poilievre’s visit comes as polls indicate the Liberal Party is currently leading the Conservatives in the province. The election, which will determine Canada’s next prime minister, is set to take place on April 28, six months ahead of schedule.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Announces Tax Cuts for Seniors as He Intensifies Election Campaign

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled another tax cut as he intensifies his election campaign. Poilievre announced that seniors working under his government will be exempt from income tax on earnings up to $34,000, marking an increase of $10,000 from the current exemption. The Conservative leader also confirmed that the retirement age for the Canada Pension Plan, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Old Age Security will remain at 65. Notably, Poilievre made the announcement while campaigning in Quebec, which holds 78 federal ridings. Additionally, he stated that seniors will ben

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BCMay 05, 2026

Former Vancouver mayor alleges B.C. cabinet minister under investigation

Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart says he has been interviewed by federal lawyers regarding what he alleges is an investigation into a British Columbia cabinet minister for possible collaboration with China’s government. Stewart said Premier David Eby and other cabinet members are aware of the matter. He did not identify the minister and did not provide documentation to support the existence or scope of any investigation. The RCMP said it is reviewing a request for comment but did not confirm any investigation. The B.C. government did not respond to a request for comment by publication
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CanadaMay 05, 2026

Census 2026 letters mailed as Canadians required to complete survey by May 12

Households and farm operators across Canada will begin receiving letters this week with instructions to complete the 2026 national census, with responses due by May 12, according to Statistics Canada. The agency says Canadians are expected to complete the survey within about a week of receiving the letter, as required under the Statistics Act, which mandates a census every five years and requires participation from all households and farm businesses. Under the act, those who do not complete the census could face a fine of up to $500. The last census, conducted in 2021, collected data on popula
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AlbertaMay 05, 2026

Edmonton man charged with two counts of second-degree murder in Langley deaths

An Edmonton man has been charged in connection with the deaths of two people found inside a home in Langley, according to police. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said officers were called to a residence near 16 Avenue and 208 Street at 11:15 a.m. on April 27, where they located the bodies of an 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man. Police have not released the victims’ identities. Investigators have identified the accused as 33-year-old Craig Lefferty-Tucaro of Alberta. He has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and was taken into custody on May 3. According to
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CanadaMay 05, 2026

Louise Arbour appointed Canada’s next governor general, replacing Mary Simon

Prime Minister Mark Carney says former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s next governor general, succeeding Mary Simon when her term concludes this summer. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Arbour’s appointment follows a selection process that prioritized official bilingualism and public service experience. Arbour is a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and has held senior international roles, including United Nations high commissioner for human rights and chief prosecutor for international tribunals in The Hague. Simon, who was
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BCMay 05, 2026

Man killed in daytime shooting inside Surrey business complex; homicide team investigating

A man is dead after a daytime shooting inside a business complex in Surrey’s Newton area on Monday, according to police. Surrey Police Service said officers were called at 3 p.m. to the 13000-block of 76 Avenue for reports of a shooting inside the foyer of an office building. When officers arrived, they found a young man suffering from critical injuries. BC Emergency Health Services attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The building houses multiple businesses, including an insurance office and a training centre. Police have not released th