There is a high possibility of an election in the spring after Parliament resumes its session in Canada. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced today that his party will vote to topple the government as soon as Parliament reconvenes. Jagmeet Singh stated that it doesn't matter who the leader of the Liberal Party will be, as the Liberals have disappointed the people and do not deserve another chance. He further mentioned that he will introduce a no-confidence motion against the government as soon as possible. It is worth noting that Jagmeet Singh held a news conference in Burnaby, where he reacted

Premier David Eby has responded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, expressing gratitude for Trudeau's service. Eby highlighted their collaboration on key issues, such as reducing child care costs for families. He emphasized the need for unity moving forward, particularly to protect Canadian workers and businesses from U.S. tariffs. Eby acknowledged that there may have been disagreements on certain issues but expressed appreciation for Trudeau's efforts during his tenure. It is noteworthy that the Liberals first formed a majority government under Trudeau’s leadership on October

Canada's main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party. In a recently released video, Poilievre argued that Trudeau's resignation would not bring any meaningful change, as every Liberal MP and potential leadership contender has supported Trudeau’s policies over the past nine years. He claimed they are now attempting to mislead voters by introducing a new Liberal leader, continuing to exploit Canadians for the next four years. Poilievre stated that the only way to address Canada's challenges is through an election, where a Conser

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as both the leader of the Liberal Party and as prime minister. Trudeau stated he would remain in office until a new leader is chosen, and that Parliament will be suspended until March 24. It is noteworthy that Trudeau’s decision comes ahead of the Liberal National Caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday, during which there had been growing pressure on him to step down. To prevent the government from being toppled by opposition parties, the Governor General has approved the suspension of Parliament until March 24. PM Trudeau confirme

Police in Surrey, B.C., say they arrested the driver of a vehicle with Washington state licence plates who failed to stop at the Pacific Highway border crossing Sunday. The Surrey Police Service says the Canada Border Services Agency flagged a white pickup truck that drove through the border around 8:45 a.m. Surrey police say the truck was spotted on King George Boulevard a short time later "driving erratically" and veering into oncoming traffic. The police service says the driver, who was alone at the wheel, was arrested, and unspecified vehicles were damaged but no one was injured. Surrey po

Canada in 2025 will stop accepting new applications for permanent residence under the Parents and Grandparents sponsorship programme. IRCC has said they will only process family sponsorship applications submitted in 2024 under the Parents and Grandparents Program. For 2025, IRCC aims to process no more than 15,000 sponsorship applications. For those Canadian citizens and permanent residents wanting their parents and grandparents to stay longer in Canada, the super visa option remains available, permitting visits lasting up to five years per stay. The Parents and Grandparents Program enables C

With temperatures set to rise, the City of Edmonton says it will deactivate its extreme weather response on Monday at 9 a-m. The city will stop running its expanded overnight shuttle service and overnight emergency shelter this week. The extreme weather response was activated on December 30th, due to the extreme cold.

Edmonton Police have laid charges after a woman was found dead on a bank of the North Saskatchewan River last week. In a news release, police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. The man and the victim were known to each other, the release says. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Ashley Burke. Police say her death is considered an intimate partner homicide. They say they will continue to withhold the cause of death for investigative purposes.

The Globe and Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce he is stepping down as Liberal party leader as early as Monday. Trudeau has faced mounting calls for his resignation from MPs in his caucus as public opinion polls have continued to put the governing Liberals trailing far behind the Conservatives. The Globe report says three sources, who weren't authorized to speak about the matter publicly, did not know a specific timeline but they expected Trudeau would announce his plans before a national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The Canadian Press has