Canada
Trudeau, Liberals under pressure after NDP ends confidence deal
The next Canadian federal election could come sooner than expected, after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he "ripped up" the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, which kept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government in power. On Global National, David Akin explains how Singh is justifying his decision and how it puts more pressure on Trudeau.
Federal Conservative leader makes campaign-style address in Nanaimo
Speaking from Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Poilievre ‘s comments were made after Singh announced earlier in the day that his party was pulling out of the confidence and supply agreement with the federal Liberals. Poilievre accused “sell-out Singh” of pulling a publicity stunt.
No photos of Trudeau on campaign signs in Montreal riding ahead of byelection
Alongside photos of the candidates are images of their leaders: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, smiling against a backdrop of a Canadian flag; Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, smiling against a pale blue backdrop; NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, smiling against a backdrop of some sort of greenery. But campaign signs featuring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — smiling or otherwise — are nowhere to be found.
"Pierre Poilievre needs to be careful with his rhetoric": Carol Off on her new book, At a Loss for Words
In her new book, At a Loss for Words, Carol Off analyzes six terms—freedom, democracy, truth, woke, choice and taxes—and how their meanings have been twisted.
The Bank of Canada cut rates again. Here’s why, and what’s next
The Bank of Canada is continuing to cut its benchmark interest rate, lowering the cost of borrowing as inflation increasingly looks to be under control.
The Provinces
Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting amid early election speculation
The early September return has added to speculation of a possible election call later this fall, but Premier Tim Houston will only say that he’s excited about his government’s legislative agenda.
2nd BC United MLA to run as independent following party’s collapse
Tom Shypitka said he would make a run in the Kootenay Rockies riding as an independent candidate, in a video posted to Facebook Wednesday, after BC United dropped out of the race.
Retired, Conservative, Independent? Here's the B.C. Liberals' class of 2020 now
Here's a look at their current status after the party, now known as BC United, was withdrawn last week from the 2024 election by Leader Kevin Falcon. Others, including Elenore Sturko, now running as a Conservative, and Falcon, who is retiring from politics, were elected in byelections.
Food for thought: N.B. Liberals promise free, low-cost food for schools if elected
New Brunswick's Liberals are promising a program to provide free or low-cost food at schools if they're elected this fall.
François Legault promet un grand chantier de l’éolien
À Rimouski pour le caucus présessionnel de son parti, François Legault a promis mercredi soir de développer plus agressivement le secteur éolien.
Sask. Party, Opposition weigh in on end of Liberal-NDP deal
in response to the federal NDP pulling out of its confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says “it’s about time.” Speaking on Wednesday, Beck said she’s heard from people frustrated that the federal NDP have been “propping up the federal Liberal government.”
Elsewhere
Hungary Dismisses EU 'Hysteria' Over Visa Rules For Russians, Belarusians
Hungary on September 4 dismissed as "political hysteria" fears that its new work- and residency-permit scheme for Russian and Belarusian nationals heightened the risk of spying in the European Union.
Media
Stock plunge wipes out Trump Media’s extraordinary market gains
Truth Social shares closed below $17 on Wednesday, reversing all gains since the company’s rapid rise from January.
Media Literacy A to Z: How Finland is Arming Students Against Misinformation
The ABC Book of Media Literacy isn’t just another textbook. It’s a primer covering the media landscape, literally from A to Z. Each letter of the alphabet represents a key concept or area in media literacy, from algorithms and bots to watchdogs and zines. It’s a comprehensive guide designed to equip young people with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex and often perilous media environment.
Science and tech
Boeing and NASA prepare to bring Starliner home without its crew on Friday
These final maneuvers will bring to a close a troubled first crewed mission for the Boeing-made Starliner.
Snap is testing a less confusing version of its app
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has revealed the existence of an experimental Snapchat app in a lengthy blog post.
The Calendar
- 1000 ET: 225A West Block - Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 137 - Report 6, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, of the 2024 Reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada
- 1115 ET: Toronto - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters
- 1130 ET: Spruce Grove, AB - Employment Min Randy Boissonnault makes a funding announcement
- 1200 ET: Victoria, - PACIFICCan Min Harjit Sajjan makes a funding announcement
- 2100 ET: Vancouver - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters.
Yesterday
- 1500 ET - Nanaimo, BC - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke to reporters
- Nanaimo, BC - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre met with workers at a truck centre and a steel fabricating facility.
