Canada
Politics not a factor in delay of warrant targeting Liberal powerbroker: Blair
Former public safety minister testifies that multiple top secret documents meant for his desk never made it to him as foreign interference probe continues.
Dozens of Liberals set to demand Trudeau step down: sources
Althia Raj: What is afoot — what the PMO also doesn’t want to leak out — is that there are several discussions within caucus about pressuring Trudeau to step down.
Trudeau says ‘we’re ready’ for CUSMA review after Trump vows to reopen it
Trump said he will invoke the six-year review clause under the agreement and seek new protections for the American auto industry from Chinese interests.
Minister says not enough beds for compulsory care for addictions across the country
The minister held a press conference to announce the first call for proposals from municipalities and Indigenous communities to access a share of a $150 million emergency treatment fund to respond to Canada's overdose crisis. But she was peppered with questions about the growing debate about whether some mental health treatments, including addictions treatment, should be compulsory for certain populations.
The Provinces
Tory candidate under fire again, this time over residential schools
On Friday, Chapman was under fire on another front after CKNW host Jas Johal posted a video clip on X of Chapman discussing residential schools with podcast host Maryann Gebaur, who described what happened at residential schools as a “massive fraud,” questioning “why are we made to feel so ashamed as Canadians?”
Rustad stands by B.C. Conservative candidates under fire, says voters can judge them
On Friday, NDP Leader David Eby called Vancouver-Quilchena candidate Dallas Brodie "ignorant" for her remarks that people who "want to be First Nations" should take responsibility for people on the city's Downtown Eastside.
N.B. election: Liberals promise full coverage for one round of in vitro fertilization
New Brunswick's Liberals are promising to cover the costs of one round of in vitro fertilization treatment for people trying to have a baby.
Saskatchewan NDP releases entire platform addressing health care, schools, economy
Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck says her plan offers change that is needed to help Saskatchewan hospitals, schools and families.
Elsewhere
Canada needs to keep up its presence in Southeast Asia: Trudeau
At the ASEAN Summit, Trudeau announced that Canada is upgrading its diplomatic missions in Vientiane, Laos, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia to full embassies.
The OB-GYN Running on Abortion Rights in Conservative Wisconsin
Dr. Kristin Lyerly is looking to make inroads in a heavily Catholic part of the state.
Media
CTV News exec grilled by MPs over edited Poilievre clip
“You said you’re sorry but we know that you’re only sorry that you got caught, isn’t that right?” MP Michael Barrett asked Gray in the opening minutes of the committee meeting, asserting that CTV News had spread “blatant disinformation” with its edited clip.
