Canada
Justin Trudeau calls idea of banning Donald Trump from Canada ‘irresponsible’
Canada will play host to the annual G7 summit, which is set to take place in Kananaskis, Alta. from June 15 to 17.
Canadians split on who is the best leader to take on Trump: poll
As Canada braces for damaging U.S. tariffs, Canadians are split on who they think would be the best leader to take on President Donald Trump, new polling shows.
Canada’s deportations hit highest level in nearly a decade, data shows
By late November, Canada's removal numbers had reached their highest point since at least 2015, when the governing Liberals led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to power.
Russian cargo plane seized in Toronto could soon be owned by Canada
In June 2023, the federal government officially seized an aircraft that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson International Airport since February 2022. I've been in Toronto this last week for the Ontario election and drove by this monster leaving Pearson. It has got to be one of the biggest planes I've ever seen.
Owning the Podium in Canada’s Federal Elections
Scotia Economics: Canadians should demand better results from their governments. The federal election presents an opportunity to introduce a formal accountability mechanism to hold leaders to task. An explicit economic target tied to national welfare could instill greater discipline in policymaking, force trade-offs, and, importantly, provide clear and timely signals when the government is off track.
The Provinces
‘We have made history’: Ford, PCs make it an Ontario majority three-peat
Results on election night, however, which will need to be formally ratified, painted a picture of the Ontario legislature almost identical to the one Ford dissolved to call an early election — which cost roughly $189 million.
Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
The federal government will spend $219 million on pharmacare coverage for Manitoba over four years and says contraceptives and diabetes medications will be provided “at little to no direct cost” to Manitobans.
Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board scandal
His resignation follows an explosive report last week by the province’s auditor general that revealed cost overruns of at least $500 million in the creation of the online platform, SAAQclic.
‘Pre-approved’ pipelines from Scott Moe have First Nations ready to fight
Moe took to social media Wednesday saying all pipeline projects that cross Saskatchewan would be considered 'pre-approved.'
Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill
On Wednesday, in response to a question from the Opposition leader, Houston said information commissioner Tricia Ralph asked for changes "and I’m sure we will proceed with that." Houston said he had a discussion Tuesday with Ralph, whose term ends on Friday.
Nova Scotia premier, cabinet ministers taking questions again at Province House
Speaking to reporters at Province House, Houston said the initial change was intended to provide access to out-of-town reporters so they could ask questions by phone. "For me it's always about more access to more Nova Scotians and more [media] outlets," he said. "There's a lot of good work happening in the province, there's a lot of good work happening in the government, and for me the fact that it kind of devolved into a discussion about where the premier was taking his scrums was a disservice to Nova Scotians."
Elsewhere
U.K.’s Starmer says no ‘divide’ with Trump despite threats to annex Canada
Trump shut down Starmer's answer during a joint press conference at the White House after Starmer said the issue of U.S. threats to Canada did not come up during their meetings.
Media
Supreme Court of Canada moving away from social media platform X
In a farewell post Wednesday to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court said it will focus its communication efforts on other platforms. The court invited people to follow its activities on its LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts.
Science and tech
The best time to stop a battery fire? Before it starts
As these batteries become more prevalent, first responders are learning a whole new playbook for what to do when they catch fire, as a new story from our latest print magazine points out. Let’s talk about what makes battery fires a new challenge, and what it means for the devices, vehicles, and grid storage facilities that rely on them.
