Canada
‘Tough days ahead’: How Canada’s leaders reacted to Trump’s market chaos
Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Trump’s trade actions have 'significantly' raised the probability of a recession in the U.S., and of 'significant effects' on Canada's economy.
Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession
A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.
Election 45: Liberal lead holds, while Liberal vote commitment intensifies -
New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds that while the Conservative Party continues to trail the Liberals in overall vote intent, it also continues to hold the advantage among committed voters. Approximately seven-in-10 CPC voters say they will not change their mind before they cast a ballot. [But] the Liberals are also making headway in closing the commitment gap. Three-in-five (62%) Liberal now voters say they are very committed, up from 46 per cent in early March.
Carney promises to protect retirees' savings amid market turmoil
If his party wins another term in Parliament, Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pledging temporary financial relief for seniors whose retirement accounts have tanked due to global market instability. The Liberals’ announcement was originally scheduled for later in the 2025 federal election campaign, but it was moved up as markets keep tanking in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. On Global National David Akin explains what Carney is promising, his warning about more economic uncertainty and what Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to seniors as well.
Carney targeted by Chinese WeChat ‘operation’ in Canada election: officials
“This information operation had contrasting positive and negative narratives, first amplifying Mr. Carney’s stance with the United States and then targeting his experience and credentials,” Laurie-Anne Kempton, assistant secretary to the cabinet for communications at the Privy Council Office, told reporters in Ottawa.
Longtime NDP MP/MLA endorses ... a Liberal
As NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was landing in Vancouver, Liberal MP Taleeb Noormohamed was posting this on his social account: An endorsement by former NDP MP, former NDP MLA, former provincial NDP cabinet minister Murray Rankin. Rankin is telling New Democrats to vote the Liberal. NDP notched 29 per cent of the popular vote in BC in 2021. No pollster has them getting even half that right now. You don't need to be a rocket scientist or seat modeller to figure out that if you only get half the support now you got four years ago, things are not going to turn out well. -DA
The Provinces
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with ‘strong conservative women’
"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel about issues," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said.
Ontario defers tax collection for businesses amid Trump tariff fallout
With the ongoing economic uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Ontario government says it is deferring a number of taxes for businesses.
Elsewhere
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens more tariffs
The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of 'so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’' on China is 'completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.'
Media
Who Stands to Win in Poilievre's Canada: Right-Wing Media
Malcolm asked Poilievre if he would cut government subsidies to media outlets. Yes, he said, but the criteria determining which organizations can access funds would also change. The implication was clear, and not just because he was speaking to Malcolm. In 2023, Poilievre accused the CBC of being a “propaganda arm of the Liberal Party,” and last year he told a reporter from the Canadian Press that she represented a taxpayer-funded outlet that was “spreading Justin Trudeau’s message.”
Science and tech
The White House wants federal agencies to maximize the use of 'American AI'
The White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released the administration's revised policies for the use of AI in federal agencies.
The Calendar
- 1030 ET: Edmonton - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre makes an announcement and speaks to reporters.
- 1100 ET: Ottawa - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet makes an announcement and speaks to reporters.
- 1230 ET: Vancouver - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh makes an announcement and speaks to reporters.
- 1230 ET: Edmonton - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigns in the riding of Edmonton Centre.
- 1230 ET: Vancouver - LPC Leader Mark Carney makes an announcement and speaks to reporters.
- 1400 ET: New Westminster, BC - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in the riding of New Westminster--Burnaby--Maillardville
- 1515 ET: Vancouver - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visits a BCGEU LifeLabs Picket Line
- 1615 ET: Lachute, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet campaigns in the riding of Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation
- 1830 ET: Sault Ste Marie, ON - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters.
- 2000 ET: Vancouver - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with UBCIC Grand Chief Stewart Philip
- 2030 ET: Calgary - LPC Leader Mark Carney speaks to supporters.
