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Tasha Kheiriddin: Bill C-12 will not solve Canada’s immigration problems
Tasha Kheiriddin/National Post: A modest tightening of the rules will dismiss 19,000 claims, but leaves 288,000 pending cases…
April 7, 2026
After April salary boost, Carney now earns $435,400, Poilievre $321,300, and Blanchet $291,100
The Hill Times: According to new remunerations that came into effect last week, an MP’s base salary has…
April 7, 2026
Pivotal Terrebonne byelection sees preliminary 20% voter turnout in advance polls
The Canadian Press: Preliminary data from Elections Canada says 18,200 people in the Quebec riding cast ballots in advance elections,…
April 7, 2026
Ottawa in talks with ‘all provinces’ to cut GST on new homes: Minister
Global: “We are in discussions with all of the provinces and territories about taking down the GST for…
April 7, 2026
Energy crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, 1979 and 2022 crises combined: International Energy Agency
National Post: He noted about five million barrels of oil were lost each day during the crises in…
April 7, 2026
U.S. trade rep says unlikely CUSMA review deadline will be met
CTV: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says while it’s unlikely the U.S. administration will hash out all of…
April 7, 2026
Alberta Justice Minister Amery curtailed watchdog
The Globe and Mail: Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery shortened the amount of time Elections Alberta has to…
April 7, 2026
Keen to seem ‘tough-on-crime,’ Carney govt looks to polls for answers
The Canadian Press: The polls, taken in November and December, returned a clear conclusion: Canadians, at the time…
April 7, 2026
Federal govt puts out $412.9 million to renew Pacific Salmon Initiative
The Canadian Press: The federal government is spending $412.9 million over five years to renew the Pacific Salmon…
April 7, 2026
Carney govt plans to water down disclosure rules for fundraisers
Toronto Star: In a move framed as a security measure, election law reforms proposed by the government would…
April 7, 2026
‘Tyranny of the minority’: Court hears injunction bid on Alberta separatism petition
The Canadian Press: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, as well as a handful of other First Nations, is challenging…
April 7, 2026
Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail
CBC: In a letter to Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein, Conservative ethics critic Michael…
April 7, 2026
How Canadian military members violated intelligence-gathering rules during COVID-19
CBC: Canadian Armed Forces members used their own personal social media accounts, computers and networks at home during…
April 7, 2026
Frank Delorey: Labour isn’t working (for the NDP) anymore
Frank Delorey: The modern NDP, now fully captured by the Avi Lewis wing, isn’t just ignoring the working…
April 7, 2026
Why Poilievre suddenly won’t stop talking
Paul Wells/The Walrus: Something is happening. The dam has burst on almost two decades of tightly managed, coordinated,…
April 7, 2026
U.S. expects ‘separate protocols’ with Canada and Mexico around USMCA core, trade talks to continue past July 1
The Globe and Mail: A key question heading into the review is whether the deal will survive as…
April 7, 2026
Andrew Coyne: Meet new Senate, same as old Senate
Andrew Coyne/The Globe and Mail: If there were ever an era when Liberals were “not comfortable appointing their…
April 7, 2026
Carney urges restraint as Trump uses threats to negotiate with Iran
Toronto Star: “Canada expects all parties in this conflict, in any conflict, to respect international laws, the rules…
April 7, 2026
Feds looking at how to ‘cushion the blow’ as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney
The Canadian Press: Oil prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. The…
April 7, 2026
Trump warns Iran of total destruction as diplomatic efforts stall
CNN: Trump’s deadline looms: US President Donald Trump said Iran could be “taken out in one night,” which…
April 7, 2026