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CanadaApr 23, 2025

Poilievre takes aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at Liberal Party Prime Ministerial candidate Mark Carney and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during an election campaign in Hamilton this morning, blaming them for the rise in crime in Canada and saying that this situation is a direct result of the Liberals’ drug agenda policies. During the meeting, he also mentioned the shooting death of Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa while waiting at a Hamilton bus stop last week, calling the incident shocking and senseless. Meanwhile, the Toronto Police Association has supported Pierre Poilievre. The union repr
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CanadaApr 23, 2025

Canadian Federal Elections: A Question of Reputation for Jagmeet Singh

The Canadian federal election has become a question of prestige for NDP President Jagmeet Singh, who is trailing in the polls. Former NDP President Tom Mulcair says that if the party loses its official position in Parliament in this election, as some polls suggest, then Jagmeet Singh will not be able to continue leading the party as president. He said that if the results come out as predicted in the election, then the party will really have to go through a difficult period. Last time, the NDP had 24 seats in the House of Commons, but the media website 338 Canada, which collects polling data,
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CanadaApr 23, 2025

Mother of Calgary murder suspect details hallucinations and fear months before attack

The mother of a Calgary murder suspect hastestified her son was suffering hallucinations and was in fear of animalistic creatures months before a young woman was stabbed to death on a downtown street. Michael Adenyi is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur in April 2022. He has testified he believed he was attacking a creature when he assaulted the woman and only realized what he had done when he cut himself and discovered what had really happened. His mother told court that Adenyi started having hallucinations in September 2021, was
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Mark Carney to Hold Election Rally in Surrey

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will hold an election rally in Surrey on Wednesday evening, named "Canada Strong." The rally will require registration and a valid entry ID to attend. The Liberal Party is expected to release the location details soon. The event will start around 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm. At the rally, Carney is expected to emphasize his stance against Trump's tariffs and his plan to make Canada the fastest-growing economy in the G-7. This will be his second rally in the Lower Mainland, following his first event in Richmond on April 7.
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Canada’s Federal Election Race Tightens as Liberals Lead by Just Three Points Over Conservatives

The race to form the next government in Canada has become closer than ever as the federal election campaign enters its final week. The Liberals remain in the lead, but now with only a three-point advantage over the Conservatives, according to a new Ipsos poll. The Ipsos poll, conducted after a televised debate between the leaders of the four major parties last week, reveals that 41 percent of Canadians say they would vote for the Liberals, while 38 percent would choose the Conservatives. The New Democrats are at 12 percent. Two weeks ago, the Liberals had a 12-point lead over the Conservative
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Record 7.3 Million Canadians Vote in Early Election Turnout

A record 7.3 million Canadians voted in the last four days of the Canadian early voting season. Elections Canada reported in its preliminary figures that this is 25 percent more than the 5.8 million who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election. Elections Canada expressed thanks to all election workers for their dedication and to all voters for their patience in a social media post. Early voting across Canada began on Friday and ended on Monday. An Elections Canada spokesperson stated that it was too early to determine if the record advance voting would lead to an overall increase in
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Final Week of Campaign Sees Clash Over Liberal and Conservative Spending Plans

As Canada enters the final week of the federal election campaign, the Liberal Party has come under fire from the opposition after releasing its election platform on Saturday. The platform, introduced under the leadership of Mark Carney, outlines approximately $130 billion in new spending over the next four years if the Liberals form government. The plan includes tax cuts, housing assistance, and national defense measures. However, when combined with existing expenditures, the federal debt is projected to rise by $225 billion. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney’s platform
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Poilievre Unveils $100 Billion Election Platform with Major Tax Cuts and Military Spending

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre today unveiled his party's nearly $100 billion election platform, highlighting major tax cuts and new economic measures. Speaking at an event in Ontario, Poilievre announced a 15 per cent income tax cut for Canadians earning $57,000 a year, which he said would save the average working family approximately $2,000 annually. As part of his economic plan, Poilievre also promised to allow Canadians who invest in domestic companies to contribute an additional $5,000 to their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). He pledged to repeal the proposed capital gains tax i
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CanadaApr 22, 2025

Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission. It's the latest development in a high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services. Mentzelopoulos is suing the government and AHS for wrongful dismissal, alleging she was illegally fired to stop her from investigating sweetheart deals and political interference in multimillion-dollar health procurement contracts. The government filed

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AlbertaSep 18, 2026

Former Alberta MLA Drew Barnes Announces New Federal Party, Alberta Now

Former Alberta Conservative MLA Drew Barnes has announced plans to establish a new federal political party called Alberta Now, aimed at representing Alberta’s interests in Ottawa. Barnes says many Albertans feel they are not receiving adequate representation in Ottawa. The party would operate in a model similar to the Bloc Québécois and plans to field candidates only in Alberta’s 37 federal ridings. According to Barnes, Alberta Now will focus on smaller government, lower taxes, greater choice in government programs, more provincial autonomy and increased provincial control over areas su
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CanadaSep 18, 2026

Canada-India FTA Talks Gain Momentum as Maninder Sidhu Meets Piyush Goyal

Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai on Friday to discuss ongoing negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. The meeting comes at an important stage as Canada and India aim to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year. According to Sidhu and Goyal, both sides reiterated their commitment to finalizing the agreement as soon as possible. The proposed deal is expected to create new opportunities for businesses in both countries in
IndiaSep 18, 2026

Jaggi Johal Granted Bail by Delhi High Court

British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal, alias Jaggi Johal, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court in connection with seven separate UAPA cases related to targeted killings in Punjab’s Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts. A bench comprising Justice Naveen Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja passed the order. The High Court had rejected Johal’s bail plea in 2024. The matter was subsequently taken to the Supreme Court, which directed the High Court to reconsider the case. Following the fresh hearing, the Delhi High Court granted him bail. Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in Punjab in 2017 and h
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CanadaSep 18, 2026

Poilievre avoids media questions after Conservative caucus meeting

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre avoided questions from reporters as the party’s two-day federal caucus meeting wrapped up in Penticton, B.C., ahead of Parliament’s fall session. Poilievre addressed Conservative MPs for about 20 minutes during the retreat. Media were allowed to cover the speech, but he did not take questions or participate in additional photo opportunities during the gathering. He left the meeting without speaking to reporters as Conservative MPs concluded discussions aimed at setting the party’s priorities before Parliament resumes. The meeting came amid reports of
CanadaSep 17, 2026

Canada Must Focus on Value-Added Products Instead of Raw Materials: EDC

Amid the federal government’s efforts to open up new markets, Export Development Canada (EDC) said in a report released Thursday that Canada needs to invest in processing raw materials domestically and turning them into higher-value products instead of exporting them in their raw form. EDC CEO Alison Nankivell said such investments could add nearly $100 billion to Canada’s GDP over the next decade. The report used yellow peas as an example. While exporting raw peas may generate about $30 per tonne, processing them into flour can raise the value to $300 per tonne. Turning them into products