🇨🇦 Alberta to Defend Parental Consent Law on Pronouns in Court
The Alberta government has vowed to “vigorously defend” its new parental consent law requiring students under 16 to get permission before changing their name or pronouns at school — a move now facing a legal challenge from 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy groups Egale Canada and Skipping Stone.
The policy, which came into effect this school year, mandates that students aged 15 and under must have parental consent for any gender-related name or pronoun changes. For those aged 16 and 17, parents must be notified, even if consent isn’t required. Premier Danielle Smith has defended the measure as common sense: “You can’t have another adult making decisions over a child’s life without involving their parents.”
Critics allege the law targets gender-diverse students, claiming it forces them to either be outed at home or stay closeted at school. But supporters argue the real issue is transparency, family cohesion, and age-appropriate authority.
This isn’t Alberta’s only move. The UCP has also barred transgender athletes over 12 from competing in female amateur sports, and it passed legislation restricting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youth under 16 — though that last measure is on hold after a court injunction.
Alberta’s stance echoes Saskatchewan’s 2023 law, where Premier Scott Moe used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override legal challenges — a path Danielle Smith hasn’t ruled out. As opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi attacks the UCP for “punching down on the most vulnerable,” others see it as a long-overdue pushback against ideological overreach in schools.
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The Alberta government has vowed to “vigorously defend” its new parental consent law requiring students under 16 to get permission before changing their name or pronouns at school — a move now facing a legal challenge from 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy groups Egale Canada and Skipping Stone.
The policy, which came into effect this school year, mandates that students aged 15 and under must have parental consent for any gender-related name or pronoun changes. For those aged 16 and 17, parents must be notified, even if consent isn’t required. Premier Danielle Smith has defended the measure as common sense: “You can’t have another adult making decisions over a child’s life without involving their parents.”
Critics allege the law targets gender-diverse students, claiming it forces them to either be outed at home or stay closeted at school. But supporters argue the real issue is transparency, family cohesion, and age-appropriate authority.
This isn’t Alberta’s only move. The UCP has also barred transgender athletes over 12 from competing in female amateur sports, and it passed legislation restricting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youth under 16 — though that last measure is on hold after a court injunction.
Alberta’s stance echoes Saskatchewan’s 2023 law, where Premier Scott Moe used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override legal challenges — a path Danielle Smith hasn’t ruled out. As opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi attacks the UCP for “punching down on the most vulnerable,” others see it as a long-overdue pushback against ideological overreach in schools.
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🇨🇦 Carney and Smith Want a Pipeline — But Nobody’s Building One
Despite political will at both federal and provincial levels, Canada’s next big oil export pipeline is missing one key thing: a company willing to build it.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admitted back in June there was “no proponent” yet, but pledged “there will be soon.” Months later, that still hasn’t materialized. No major pipeline company has stepped forward with a formal proposal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pressing ahead, launching a new Major Projects Office in Calgary to fast-track infrastructure approvals — including ports, nuclear plants, and potentially pipelines. Energy Minister Brian Jean welcomed Ottawa’s tone, saying: “I’m glad to see they recognize the need for that pipeline, the demand for that pipeline… it would be good for B.C., for Alberta, and truly good for Canada.”
But experts say the silence from industry is telling. The Trans Mountain expansion faced years of delays, protests, and cost overruns — eventually requiring a government bailout. Building a new pipeline today could take over a decade and cost tens of billions.
“There needs to be real due diligence done,” said Grant Sprague, Alberta’s former deputy minister of energy. “People need to be confident. I don’t care if it’s a road, transmission line or pipeline — people along the route want their input.”
Meanwhile, Alberta’s oil production continues to rise, and export pipelines could hit capacity by 2030. A new project would relieve pressure, but it may face stiff opposition, as seen with past projects like Coastal GasLink and TMX. “Another project is very likely to face quite a bit of pushback,” said Warren Mabee of Queen’s University.
Carney may be promising to “build, baby, build” — but unless a company steps up soon, the pipeline conversation will remain just that: talk.
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Despite political will at both federal and provincial levels, Canada’s next big oil export pipeline is missing one key thing: a company willing to build it.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admitted back in June there was “no proponent” yet, but pledged “there will be soon.” Months later, that still hasn’t materialized. No major pipeline company has stepped forward with a formal proposal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pressing ahead, launching a new Major Projects Office in Calgary to fast-track infrastructure approvals — including ports, nuclear plants, and potentially pipelines. Energy Minister Brian Jean welcomed Ottawa’s tone, saying: “I’m glad to see they recognize the need for that pipeline, the demand for that pipeline… it would be good for B.C., for Alberta, and truly good for Canada.”
But experts say the silence from industry is telling. The Trans Mountain expansion faced years of delays, protests, and cost overruns — eventually requiring a government bailout. Building a new pipeline today could take over a decade and cost tens of billions.
“There needs to be real due diligence done,” said Grant Sprague, Alberta’s former deputy minister of energy. “People need to be confident. I don’t care if it’s a road, transmission line or pipeline — people along the route want their input.”
Meanwhile, Alberta’s oil production continues to rise, and export pipelines could hit capacity by 2030. A new project would relieve pressure, but it may face stiff opposition, as seen with past projects like Coastal GasLink and TMX. “Another project is very likely to face quite a bit of pushback,” said Warren Mabee of Queen’s University.
Carney may be promising to “build, baby, build” — but unless a company steps up soon, the pipeline conversation will remain just that: talk.
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🇶🇦 Carney Condemns Israeli Strike in Qatar as ‘Intolerable Expansion of Violence’
Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s Tuesday airstrike in Doha, Qatar, calling it “an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty.” The strike targeted Hamas political leaders and reportedly killed five members of the group, including the son of a top commander, just as they were reportedly reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal.
Qatar, which has long served as a mediator in the war between Israel and Hamas, condemned the strike as a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms,” warning it endangered both Qatari citizens and regional stability. Majed Al-Ansari, a senior Qatari official, called the assault a “criminal act” and a direct threat to Qatar’s role as a neutral facilitator.
Carney’s statement stressed that the attack jeopardized fragile negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. “Regardless of their objectives, such attacks pose a grave risk of escalating conflict throughout the region, and directly imperil efforts to advance peace and security,” he said.
The United States confirmed that it was alerted by Israel prior to the strike, but distanced itself from the operation. President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called it an “unfortunate incident” and emphasized that “Israel acted alone.” He added that he personally assured the Qatari leadership that it “will not happen again.”
Other Western leaders echoed Carney’s criticism. France’s Emmanuel Macron called the attack “unacceptable,” the UK’s Keir Starmer said it violated international law, and UN Secretary General António Guterres described it as a “flagrant violation of sovereignty.”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed full responsibility for the strike, stating bluntly: “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.” Israeli officials linked the operation to recent attacks that killed Israeli civilians and soldiers in Gaza and Jerusalem.
The incident now casts a long shadow over ongoing ceasefire efforts. While Hamas confirmed its negotiating team survived the strike, its officials warned that the assault further complicates deliberations.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s Tuesday airstrike in Doha, Qatar, calling it “an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty.” The strike targeted Hamas political leaders and reportedly killed five members of the group, including the son of a top commander, just as they were reportedly reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal.
Qatar, which has long served as a mediator in the war between Israel and Hamas, condemned the strike as a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms,” warning it endangered both Qatari citizens and regional stability. Majed Al-Ansari, a senior Qatari official, called the assault a “criminal act” and a direct threat to Qatar’s role as a neutral facilitator.
Carney’s statement stressed that the attack jeopardized fragile negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. “Regardless of their objectives, such attacks pose a grave risk of escalating conflict throughout the region, and directly imperil efforts to advance peace and security,” he said.
The United States confirmed that it was alerted by Israel prior to the strike, but distanced itself from the operation. President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called it an “unfortunate incident” and emphasized that “Israel acted alone.” He added that he personally assured the Qatari leadership that it “will not happen again.”
Other Western leaders echoed Carney’s criticism. France’s Emmanuel Macron called the attack “unacceptable,” the UK’s Keir Starmer said it violated international law, and UN Secretary General António Guterres described it as a “flagrant violation of sovereignty.”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed full responsibility for the strike, stating bluntly: “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.” Israeli officials linked the operation to recent attacks that killed Israeli civilians and soldiers in Gaza and Jerusalem.
The incident now casts a long shadow over ongoing ceasefire efforts. While Hamas confirmed its negotiating team survived the strike, its officials warned that the assault further complicates deliberations.
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🇨🇦 Ontario Push for National Vaccine Registry Sparks Privacy Debate
As students return to school, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has renewed calls for a national immunization schedule and centralized vaccine registry, citing growing “vaccine hesitancy” and the need to combat “preventable diseases.”
The move aligns with the World Health Organization’s Immunization Agenda 2030, which envisions lifelong vaccination tied to digital surveillance, including AI-backed data systems and routine compliance tracking. Critics warn this could shift public health priorities toward pharmaceutical and tech interests.
Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act already empowers school boards to collect student vaccine records, with some boards threatening 20-day suspensions for those who do not comply. Legal analysts have raised concerns about potential violations of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), which requires informed, non-coerced consent.
Privacy advocates point to recent health data breaches — including PowerSchool (2.8M records), LifeLabs, and the province’s own COVID-19 vaccine portal — as proof that centralized health databases remain vulnerable.
Some parents report their children were denied recess, busing, or even faced child welfare threats for not submitting vaccine records. Others say school-based vaccine clinics during class hours further blur the lines between healthcare and education mandates.
Officials dismiss resistance as “misinformation,” but families and civil liberties groups argue the issue is trust — eroded by past mandates, opaque data practices, and stories of harm kept quiet.
As Ontario presses forward, a growing movement of parents is demanding clarity, choice, and the right to education without surrendering private medical data.
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As students return to school, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has renewed calls for a national immunization schedule and centralized vaccine registry, citing growing “vaccine hesitancy” and the need to combat “preventable diseases.”
The move aligns with the World Health Organization’s Immunization Agenda 2030, which envisions lifelong vaccination tied to digital surveillance, including AI-backed data systems and routine compliance tracking. Critics warn this could shift public health priorities toward pharmaceutical and tech interests.
Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act already empowers school boards to collect student vaccine records, with some boards threatening 20-day suspensions for those who do not comply. Legal analysts have raised concerns about potential violations of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), which requires informed, non-coerced consent.
Privacy advocates point to recent health data breaches — including PowerSchool (2.8M records), LifeLabs, and the province’s own COVID-19 vaccine portal — as proof that centralized health databases remain vulnerable.
Some parents report their children were denied recess, busing, or even faced child welfare threats for not submitting vaccine records. Others say school-based vaccine clinics during class hours further blur the lines between healthcare and education mandates.
Officials dismiss resistance as “misinformation,” but families and civil liberties groups argue the issue is trust — eroded by past mandates, opaque data practices, and stories of harm kept quiet.
As Ontario presses forward, a growing movement of parents is demanding clarity, choice, and the right to education without surrendering private medical data.
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🇨🇦 Canada ‘Evaluating’ Ties with Israel After Qatar Strike
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is “evaluating” its relationship with Israel after an airstrike in Doha killed five Hamas members on Qatari soil. The group had reportedly been meeting to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal.
“This was unacceptable,” Anand said at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton. “It was a violation of Qatari airspace. There were deaths on the ground at a time when Qatar was trying to facilitate peace.” She declined to elaborate on what the review might entail but reiterated Canada’s support for “peace in the Middle East and addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
The statement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s condemnation a day earlier, calling the Israeli strike “an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty.” Qatar, a longtime U.S. and Israeli intermediary, called the bombing a “blatant violation of international law” and a threat to its national security.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would seek EU sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel — a sharp escalation from a Western ally. When pressed if Canada might follow suit, Anand said Ottawa will “continue to evaluate our next steps.”
U.S. President Donald Trump also distanced himself from the operation. “This was a decision made by [Israeli] Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu, not me,” he wrote. “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally… does not advance Israel or America’s goals.”
The Israeli campaign, launched in response to Hamas’s October 2023 attack, has killed over 60,000 Palestinians in Gaza and drawn increasing global rebuke. The Qatar strike adds to Israel’s mounting isolation, just as the U.N. prepares for possible formal recognition of a Palestinian state later this month.
Canada’s foreign ministry says its priority remains an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages — but Ottawa’s tone has clearly shifted. Whether that translates into diplomatic or economic action remains to be seen.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is “evaluating” its relationship with Israel after an airstrike in Doha killed five Hamas members on Qatari soil. The group had reportedly been meeting to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal.
“This was unacceptable,” Anand said at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton. “It was a violation of Qatari airspace. There were deaths on the ground at a time when Qatar was trying to facilitate peace.” She declined to elaborate on what the review might entail but reiterated Canada’s support for “peace in the Middle East and addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
The statement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s condemnation a day earlier, calling the Israeli strike “an intolerable expansion of violence and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty.” Qatar, a longtime U.S. and Israeli intermediary, called the bombing a “blatant violation of international law” and a threat to its national security.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would seek EU sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel — a sharp escalation from a Western ally. When pressed if Canada might follow suit, Anand said Ottawa will “continue to evaluate our next steps.”
U.S. President Donald Trump also distanced himself from the operation. “This was a decision made by [Israeli] Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu, not me,” he wrote. “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally… does not advance Israel or America’s goals.”
The Israeli campaign, launched in response to Hamas’s October 2023 attack, has killed over 60,000 Palestinians in Gaza and drawn increasing global rebuke. The Qatar strike adds to Israel’s mounting isolation, just as the U.N. prepares for possible formal recognition of a Palestinian state later this month.
Canada’s foreign ministry says its priority remains an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages — but Ottawa’s tone has clearly shifted. Whether that translates into diplomatic or economic action remains to be seen.
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🇨🇦 More Heat, Less Light: Canada’s Energy Poverty Problem Ignored Amid Green Push
As Parliament resumes, critics say Prime Minister Mark Carney must confront a growing crisis: energy poverty.
Despite being a global energy powerhouse: 3rd in oil reserves, 4th in production, and 5th in natural gas output, more than 1 in 10 Canadian households struggle to pay for basic energy needs like heating, appliances, and transportation. Among low-income households, that number jumps to over 22%.
Yet Ottawa’s current direction—including increased carbon taxes and plans to phase out fossil fuels in electricity by 2050, risks making things worse. These policies, many argue, raise costs without offering real alternatives, especially as renewables require costly backup from the very fossil fuels being phased out.
The Liberals’ push for “decarbonized barrels” remains vague, with no concrete pipeline strategy or infrastructure roadmap in sight. Meanwhile, Canada’s GDP per capita continues to lag, now just 72% of the U.S. level, down from 80% in 2014.
Analysts warn that unless Carney breaks from Trudeau-era energy policies and focuses on affordability, Canada risks deepening inequality while chasing climate targets that burden its poorest citizens.
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As Parliament resumes, critics say Prime Minister Mark Carney must confront a growing crisis: energy poverty.
Despite being a global energy powerhouse: 3rd in oil reserves, 4th in production, and 5th in natural gas output, more than 1 in 10 Canadian households struggle to pay for basic energy needs like heating, appliances, and transportation. Among low-income households, that number jumps to over 22%.
Yet Ottawa’s current direction—including increased carbon taxes and plans to phase out fossil fuels in electricity by 2050, risks making things worse. These policies, many argue, raise costs without offering real alternatives, especially as renewables require costly backup from the very fossil fuels being phased out.
The Liberals’ push for “decarbonized barrels” remains vague, with no concrete pipeline strategy or infrastructure roadmap in sight. Meanwhile, Canada’s GDP per capita continues to lag, now just 72% of the U.S. level, down from 80% in 2014.
Analysts warn that unless Carney breaks from Trudeau-era energy policies and focuses on affordability, Canada risks deepening inequality while chasing climate targets that burden its poorest citizens.
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🇨🇦 Canadian Travel to U.S. Drops Sharply Amid Trade Tensions
New data shows Canadian travel to the U.S. plunged this summer, with road crossings down 36.9% and air travel falling 25.8% compared to July 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
It marks the seventh consecutive month of decline, driven by a mix of factors: ongoing trade tensions, a weaker loonie, rising border friction, and growing domestic travel incentives like Ottawa’s “Canada Strong” park pass.
Meanwhile, travel to non-U.S. international destinations is up, signaling a broader shift in Canadian vacation habits.
While officials avoid calling it a boycott, the numbers suggest growing fatigue with U.S. politics, tariffs, and border treatment.
With more Canadians choosing Montreal over Miami, the question is whether this is a summer trend, or a lasting realignment.
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New data shows Canadian travel to the U.S. plunged this summer, with road crossings down 36.9% and air travel falling 25.8% compared to July 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
It marks the seventh consecutive month of decline, driven by a mix of factors: ongoing trade tensions, a weaker loonie, rising border friction, and growing domestic travel incentives like Ottawa’s “Canada Strong” park pass.
Meanwhile, travel to non-U.S. international destinations is up, signaling a broader shift in Canadian vacation habits.
While officials avoid calling it a boycott, the numbers suggest growing fatigue with U.S. politics, tariffs, and border treatment.
With more Canadians choosing Montreal over Miami, the question is whether this is a summer trend, or a lasting realignment.
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🇨🇦 Former Bank of Canada Governor Warns: Recession Clouds Gathering Over Canada & U.S.
Stephen Poloz isn’t mincing words.
In a blunt interview on CTV, the former Bank of Canada governor warned that both Canada and the United States are “sliding” toward recession, citing rising unemployment, AI disruption, and weakening fundamentals.
“We’ve got two economies… sliding in that direction,” Poloz said, pointing to Canada’s job losses in August—66,000 gone—and a 7.1% unemployment rate, the highest since 2016 (excluding COVID years). Youth unemployment now sits at a staggering 14.5%.
He suggested AI may be accelerating the trend: “We may be beginning to see the first concrete evidence that AI is having a wider impact on labour markets… at that entry level.”
While consumption is “the one positive” thanks to Canadians vacationing at home and buying local, Poloz added that “the backbone of the economy is weakening.” And across the border, the U.S. is showing cracks in housing and labour too.
“As businesses here, we need to get ready for this new structure or new world that is facing us,” he concluded.
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Stephen Poloz isn’t mincing words.
In a blunt interview on CTV, the former Bank of Canada governor warned that both Canada and the United States are “sliding” toward recession, citing rising unemployment, AI disruption, and weakening fundamentals.
“We’ve got two economies… sliding in that direction,” Poloz said, pointing to Canada’s job losses in August—66,000 gone—and a 7.1% unemployment rate, the highest since 2016 (excluding COVID years). Youth unemployment now sits at a staggering 14.5%.
He suggested AI may be accelerating the trend: “We may be beginning to see the first concrete evidence that AI is having a wider impact on labour markets… at that entry level.”
While consumption is “the one positive” thanks to Canadians vacationing at home and buying local, Poloz added that “the backbone of the economy is weakening.” And across the border, the U.S. is showing cracks in housing and labour too.
“As businesses here, we need to get ready for this new structure or new world that is facing us,” he concluded.
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🇨🇦 Carney Government Set to Launch Five “Nation-Building” Projects, Including LNG Expansion
The Carney government is preparing to unveil five major “nation-building” infrastructure projects this week, including the Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., according to a leaked draft.
Other key projects on the fast-track list include:
• The Darlington Small Modular Reactor project in Ontario
• The Contrecœur Terminal expansion at the Port of Montreal
• The McIlvenna Bay Copper Mine in Saskatchewan
• The Red Chris Mine expansion in northwestern B.C.
PM Mark Carney says the projects will “turbocharge the economy,” create “hundreds of thousands of high-paying careers,” and align with Indigenous and climate goals. A second tier of long-term projects is also in development — including a proposed high-speed rail corridor, carbon capture, and an Arctic security corridor.
Notably absent: any new oil pipeline. But Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the list is “evergreening” and still evolving. “We’ve got a little bit of work to do,” she said, signaling optimism that pipelines could still make the cut.
The newly created Major Projects Office, based in Calgary, will oversee approvals. An 11-member Indigenous Advisory Council will help guide decisions and ensure equity ownership and environmental responsibility.
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The Carney government is preparing to unveil five major “nation-building” infrastructure projects this week, including the Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., according to a leaked draft.
Other key projects on the fast-track list include:
• The Darlington Small Modular Reactor project in Ontario
• The Contrecœur Terminal expansion at the Port of Montreal
• The McIlvenna Bay Copper Mine in Saskatchewan
• The Red Chris Mine expansion in northwestern B.C.
PM Mark Carney says the projects will “turbocharge the economy,” create “hundreds of thousands of high-paying careers,” and align with Indigenous and climate goals. A second tier of long-term projects is also in development — including a proposed high-speed rail corridor, carbon capture, and an Arctic security corridor.
Notably absent: any new oil pipeline. But Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the list is “evergreening” and still evolving. “We’ve got a little bit of work to do,” she said, signaling optimism that pipelines could still make the cut.
The newly created Major Projects Office, based in Calgary, will oversee approvals. An 11-member Indigenous Advisory Council will help guide decisions and ensure equity ownership and environmental responsibility.
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🇺🇸🇨🇦 Toronto Man Falsely Accused in Charlie Kirk Shooting — Victim of Viral Misinformation
Michael Mallinson, a 77-year-old retired banker from Toronto, was stunned to learn his face had been wrongly linked to the assassination of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
While Mallinson was out running errands and later napping in Toronto, a now-deleted X (Twitter) post attached his old photo — lifted from a long-defunct account — to false claims that he was the shooter. His daughter called in a panic, urging him to delete his social media before the online hate storm escalated.
“You never want to have your name out and about,” Mallinson told CTV.
“I started getting nasty messages. Facebook, Instagram — I had to deactivate it all.”
At the time of Kirk’s murder — roughly 2:20 PM EST — Mallinson was with his wife at Yorkdale Mall. U.S. police confirmed two individuals were detained early on, but neither was linked to the shooting. As of Thursday evening, the suspect remains unidentified and at large. Police have released two images and recovered what they believe is the high-powered bolt-action rifle used in the attack.
Mallinson, who advocates globally for patients with axial spondylarthritis, said he fears the long-term fallout of being wrongly linked to such a high-profile crime.
“If someone finds that post months from now and doesn’t know it’s fake, they could act on it,” he said.
This case is a stark reminder of how viral misinformation can wreck lives — even across borders. Mallinson’s experience mirrors broader Canadian data: 90% of people encounter false info online, and 40% admit to believing it before later learning the truth.
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Michael Mallinson, a 77-year-old retired banker from Toronto, was stunned to learn his face had been wrongly linked to the assassination of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
While Mallinson was out running errands and later napping in Toronto, a now-deleted X (Twitter) post attached his old photo — lifted from a long-defunct account — to false claims that he was the shooter. His daughter called in a panic, urging him to delete his social media before the online hate storm escalated.
“You never want to have your name out and about,” Mallinson told CTV.
“I started getting nasty messages. Facebook, Instagram — I had to deactivate it all.”
At the time of Kirk’s murder — roughly 2:20 PM EST — Mallinson was with his wife at Yorkdale Mall. U.S. police confirmed two individuals were detained early on, but neither was linked to the shooting. As of Thursday evening, the suspect remains unidentified and at large. Police have released two images and recovered what they believe is the high-powered bolt-action rifle used in the attack.
Mallinson, who advocates globally for patients with axial spondylarthritis, said he fears the long-term fallout of being wrongly linked to such a high-profile crime.
“If someone finds that post months from now and doesn’t know it’s fake, they could act on it,” he said.
This case is a stark reminder of how viral misinformation can wreck lives — even across borders. Mallinson’s experience mirrors broader Canadian data: 90% of people encounter false info online, and 40% admit to believing it before later learning the truth.
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🇨🇦 Poilievre: Some Canadian Communities Have Become ‘War Zones’—Pitches Bail Crackdown
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is ramping up his tough-on-crime messaging, pledging a sweeping bail reform package to counter what he calls “raging” violence across the country.
“Some communities aren’t the Wild West — they’re war zones,” Poilievre said Thursday in Vaughan. “A majority of Canadians are afraid.”
Poilievre announced the “Jail Not Bail Act”, aiming to:
• Roll back the Liberals’ Bill C‑75, which emphasized restraint in pre-trial release
• Bar repeat violent offenders from getting bail
• Ban criminal guarantors from posting bail
• Introduce a “three strikes” law to block bail, parole, and house arrest after 3 serious convictions
The bill’s sponsor, MP Arpan Khanna, has drawn a favourable lottery slot for debate this fall. But Poilievre’s plan is already facing pushback from civil liberties advocates and could run up against Supreme Court rulings that enshrine minimal-conditions bail as a constitutional right.
The Liberal government is also preparing bail reforms of its own, promising a bill next month to tighten pre-trial release for violent car thefts, home invasions, and organized crime offences.
“If the Conservatives want to help pass smart reforms instead of politicizing tragedy, we welcome that,” said Justice Minister Sean Fraser.
📊 StatsCan data shows overall crime is down 3.6% year-over-year — largely due to fewer property crimes. But homicides are up 29% over the last decade, with 788 victims in 2024 — a key stat Poilievre is using to push his case.
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is ramping up his tough-on-crime messaging, pledging a sweeping bail reform package to counter what he calls “raging” violence across the country.
“Some communities aren’t the Wild West — they’re war zones,” Poilievre said Thursday in Vaughan. “A majority of Canadians are afraid.”
Poilievre announced the “Jail Not Bail Act”, aiming to:
• Roll back the Liberals’ Bill C‑75, which emphasized restraint in pre-trial release
• Bar repeat violent offenders from getting bail
• Ban criminal guarantors from posting bail
• Introduce a “three strikes” law to block bail, parole, and house arrest after 3 serious convictions
The bill’s sponsor, MP Arpan Khanna, has drawn a favourable lottery slot for debate this fall. But Poilievre’s plan is already facing pushback from civil liberties advocates and could run up against Supreme Court rulings that enshrine minimal-conditions bail as a constitutional right.
The Liberal government is also preparing bail reforms of its own, promising a bill next month to tighten pre-trial release for violent car thefts, home invasions, and organized crime offences.
“If the Conservatives want to help pass smart reforms instead of politicizing tragedy, we welcome that,” said Justice Minister Sean Fraser.
📊 StatsCan data shows overall crime is down 3.6% year-over-year — largely due to fewer property crimes. But homicides are up 29% over the last decade, with 788 victims in 2024 — a key stat Poilievre is using to push his case.
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🇨🇦🇮🇳 Canada Issues New Assassination Warnings as Carney Resumes Ties with India
While Prime Minister Mark Carney moves to restore diplomatic ties with India, Sikh-Canadian activists say the threats to their lives have not stopped.
Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a prominent Khalistan referendum organizer based in Brampton, says the RCMP warned him last month that hitmen “are here and ready to take me out.” Gosal, who succeeded Hardeep Singh Nijjar after his 2023 assassination in B.C., refused protective custody in order to continue organizing the November 23 Ottawa referendum.
“It all stems from the Indian government,” Gosal told Global News. “They call the shots.”
According to multiple Sikh leaders, RCMP “duty-to-warn” notices are increasing, not decreasing — despite Carney’s recent diplomatic push, including reappointing a high commissioner to New Delhi and inviting PM Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta.
Background:
• Canada blamed India’s intelligence services for Nijjar’s killing and linked Indian officials to organized crime networks operating in Canada.
• Sikh-Canadian leaders like Balpreet Singh and Moninder Singh continue to receive assassination warnings.
• Despite this, Carney’s government says it is taking a “step-by-step” approach to deepen ties with India and expand trade amid growing tensions with the U.S.
Critics argue the push for diplomacy risks normalizing a campaign of foreign interference and repression, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — allegedly used by India — still not listed as a terrorist group in Canada.
“Then what was the last two years for?” asked Moninder Singh. “What has tangibly changed to make Canadians safe from India’s violent campaign?”
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While Prime Minister Mark Carney moves to restore diplomatic ties with India, Sikh-Canadian activists say the threats to their lives have not stopped.
Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a prominent Khalistan referendum organizer based in Brampton, says the RCMP warned him last month that hitmen “are here and ready to take me out.” Gosal, who succeeded Hardeep Singh Nijjar after his 2023 assassination in B.C., refused protective custody in order to continue organizing the November 23 Ottawa referendum.
“It all stems from the Indian government,” Gosal told Global News. “They call the shots.”
According to multiple Sikh leaders, RCMP “duty-to-warn” notices are increasing, not decreasing — despite Carney’s recent diplomatic push, including reappointing a high commissioner to New Delhi and inviting PM Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta.
Background:
• Canada blamed India’s intelligence services for Nijjar’s killing and linked Indian officials to organized crime networks operating in Canada.
• Sikh-Canadian leaders like Balpreet Singh and Moninder Singh continue to receive assassination warnings.
• Despite this, Carney’s government says it is taking a “step-by-step” approach to deepen ties with India and expand trade amid growing tensions with the U.S.
Critics argue the push for diplomacy risks normalizing a campaign of foreign interference and repression, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — allegedly used by India — still not listed as a terrorist group in Canada.
“Then what was the last two years for?” asked Moninder Singh. “What has tangibly changed to make Canadians safe from India’s violent campaign?”
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🇨🇦💸 Canada Leads G7 Push to Seize Russian Sovereign Assets — But at What Cost to International Law?
Under Canada’s chairmanship, G7 Finance Ministers met Thursday to accelerate plans to use immobilized Russian sovereign assets—reportedly over US$300 billion—to fund Ukraine’s war effort. Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne said options are being “urgently” explored, including the redirection of frozen Russian central bank reserves, tighter sanctions and tariffs on third-party “enablers” of "Moscow’s war economy", and further tightening the G7 oil price cap, currently set at US$60 per barrel.
While Ottawa is framing this as a moral and strategic imperative, the move could open a legal and geopolitical Pandora’s box. Critics warn that seizing sovereign reserves—particularly without a court ruling—sets a dangerous precedent and could undermine the long-standing international legal norms around sovereign immunity. Russia has not defaulted on these assets; they are frozen, not criminally forfeited. That raises fundamental questions about whether the West is prepared to suspend international law in pursuit of cynical political goals.
There are also risks closer to home. If Canada helps normalize the confiscation of state reserves, what happens when other countries retaliate? Could Canadian pension holdings, sovereign reserves, or foreign investments be targeted in return? And what signal does this send to neutral or BRICS-aligned nations who store their reserves in Western financial institutions?
Canada may be leading the charge, but the implications are global—and permanent. This isn’t just about punishing Moscow. It’s about rewriting the rules of global finance. As Ottawa pushes forward, Canadian institutions, exporters, and investors would be wise to weigh the long-term blowback.
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Under Canada’s chairmanship, G7 Finance Ministers met Thursday to accelerate plans to use immobilized Russian sovereign assets—reportedly over US$300 billion—to fund Ukraine’s war effort. Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne said options are being “urgently” explored, including the redirection of frozen Russian central bank reserves, tighter sanctions and tariffs on third-party “enablers” of "Moscow’s war economy", and further tightening the G7 oil price cap, currently set at US$60 per barrel.
While Ottawa is framing this as a moral and strategic imperative, the move could open a legal and geopolitical Pandora’s box. Critics warn that seizing sovereign reserves—particularly without a court ruling—sets a dangerous precedent and could undermine the long-standing international legal norms around sovereign immunity. Russia has not defaulted on these assets; they are frozen, not criminally forfeited. That raises fundamental questions about whether the West is prepared to suspend international law in pursuit of cynical political goals.
There are also risks closer to home. If Canada helps normalize the confiscation of state reserves, what happens when other countries retaliate? Could Canadian pension holdings, sovereign reserves, or foreign investments be targeted in return? And what signal does this send to neutral or BRICS-aligned nations who store their reserves in Western financial institutions?
Canada may be leading the charge, but the implications are global—and permanent. This isn’t just about punishing Moscow. It’s about rewriting the rules of global finance. As Ottawa pushes forward, Canadian institutions, exporters, and investors would be wise to weigh the long-term blowback.
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🇨🇦 | U of T Professor Placed on Leave After Charlie Kirk Tweet
The University of Toronto has placed Professor Ruth Marshall on leave after a post to her now-private X account appeared to celebrate the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“Shooting is honestly too good for so many of you fascist c—ts,” she wrote — just an hour after Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death.
The backlash was swift. Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities and Research Excellence, Nolan Quinn, said the university must act: “Professors are supposed to foster respectful debate — not violent rhetoric.”
U of T confirmed Marshall is on leave and “not on campus” while it investigates. Her faculty pages were inaccessible as of Friday, and CBC was unable to reach her for comment.
Employment lawyers say termination is possible, depending on university policy and the reputational damage done.
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The University of Toronto has placed Professor Ruth Marshall on leave after a post to her now-private X account appeared to celebrate the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“Shooting is honestly too good for so many of you fascist c—ts,” she wrote — just an hour after Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death.
The backlash was swift. Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities and Research Excellence, Nolan Quinn, said the university must act: “Professors are supposed to foster respectful debate — not violent rhetoric.”
U of T confirmed Marshall is on leave and “not on campus” while it investigates. Her faculty pages were inaccessible as of Friday, and CBC was unable to reach her for comment.
Employment lawyers say termination is possible, depending on university policy and the reputational damage done.
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🇨🇦 Carney Fast-Tracks LNG Expansion Amid Global Market Doubts
Prime Minister Mark Carney has placed LNG Canada’s expansion in Kitimat, B.C. at the top of his nation-building priorities, calling it a path to transforming Canada into an “energy superpower.” The expansion — one of five fast-tracked megaprojects — is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs and boost GDP by 0.4%, according to B.C. Premier David Eby.
But critics warn that the economic case for Canadian LNG is shaky at best. Amanda Bryant of the Pembina Institute notes the project has had approvals for nearly a decade, and what’s held it back is a weak business case. Canadian LNG costs about $24 USD per tonne — well above the global average of $15 — making it hard to compete without major subsidies.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has placed LNG Canada’s expansion in Kitimat, B.C. at the top of his nation-building priorities, calling it a path to transforming Canada into an “energy superpower.” The expansion — one of five fast-tracked megaprojects — is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs and boost GDP by 0.4%, according to B.C. Premier David Eby.
But critics warn that the economic case for Canadian LNG is shaky at best. Amanda Bryant of the Pembina Institute notes the project has had approvals for nearly a decade, and what’s held it back is a weak business case. Canadian LNG costs about $24 USD per tonne — well above the global average of $15 — making it hard to compete without major subsidies.
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🇨🇦🇨🇳 Canada Has No Say—But Must Pay: Trump’s NATO Tariff Ultimatum Exposes Ottawa’s Powerlessness
Donald Trump, just posted a global economic diktat on Truth Social. His command? NATO nations, including Canada, must impose suicidal 50–100% tariffs on China to “break the grip” Beijing supposedly has over Moscow and, by extension, end the war in Ukraine.
Read that again. A former reality TV host turned geopolitical landlord is unironically demanding that the G7 transform the global trading system just to appease Washington’s proxy war obsessions and Ottawa, as usual, is nodding politely while choking on its own canola exports.
Former Canadian ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques tried to play diplomat, but even he couldn’t sugar-coat what’s unfolding: Ottawa is being told to torch its own economic interests with China... again, on the delusion that China can be sanctioned into abandoning a centuries-old Eurasian alliance with Russia.
Even CTV couldn’t conceal the reality: “Canada doesn’t have a say,” warned military scholar Christian Leuprecht. “What Canadians are seeing is the inability of Canada to shape the environment.” Translation? Washington barks, Ottawa fetches—and Beijing retaliates with a 75.8% tariff on canola while Prairie farmers are left holding the bag.
Meanwhile, Trump thunders about NATO unity while Europeans quietly negotiate Russian oil phaseouts… by 2028. Canada, not even in the EU, is expected to shoot itself in the foot now for a war that isn’t even existential to North America.
And here’s the kicker: a Nanos poll shows over 60% of Canadians would rather drop tariffs on Chinese EVs to save the canola trade. Prairie pragmatism over D.C. dogma. But of course, Ottawa remains stuck between grovelling obedience and self-inflicted irrelevance, still pretending it’s a middle power while acting like a middle manager.
This isn’t strategy. It’s subjugation. And the world is watching.
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Donald Trump, just posted a global economic diktat on Truth Social. His command? NATO nations, including Canada, must impose suicidal 50–100% tariffs on China to “break the grip” Beijing supposedly has over Moscow and, by extension, end the war in Ukraine.
Read that again. A former reality TV host turned geopolitical landlord is unironically demanding that the G7 transform the global trading system just to appease Washington’s proxy war obsessions and Ottawa, as usual, is nodding politely while choking on its own canola exports.
Former Canadian ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques tried to play diplomat, but even he couldn’t sugar-coat what’s unfolding: Ottawa is being told to torch its own economic interests with China... again, on the delusion that China can be sanctioned into abandoning a centuries-old Eurasian alliance with Russia.
Even CTV couldn’t conceal the reality: “Canada doesn’t have a say,” warned military scholar Christian Leuprecht. “What Canadians are seeing is the inability of Canada to shape the environment.” Translation? Washington barks, Ottawa fetches—and Beijing retaliates with a 75.8% tariff on canola while Prairie farmers are left holding the bag.
Meanwhile, Trump thunders about NATO unity while Europeans quietly negotiate Russian oil phaseouts… by 2028. Canada, not even in the EU, is expected to shoot itself in the foot now for a war that isn’t even existential to North America.
And here’s the kicker: a Nanos poll shows over 60% of Canadians would rather drop tariffs on Chinese EVs to save the canola trade. Prairie pragmatism over D.C. dogma. But of course, Ottawa remains stuck between grovelling obedience and self-inflicted irrelevance, still pretending it’s a middle power while acting like a middle manager.
This isn’t strategy. It’s subjugation. And the world is watching.
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🇨🇦🏚️ Canada’s Housing Crisis Worsens as Construction Slows, Prices Climb
Internal federal records paint a grim picture of housing affordability in Canada—confirming what millions already feel. Newly released briefing documents for Housing Minister Gregor Robertson warn that both vulnerable and middle-class Canadians are being squeezed out of the housing market, as rental supply tightens and prices climb.
Toronto is reportedly on track for its lowest number of housing starts in 30 years, and national growth in construction has flatlined. Since 2020, the cost to build a home in Canada has surged 58%, and U.S. tariffs may push it even higher.
The documents also reveal Canada has fallen behind in providing non-market affordable housing. Just 4% of housing in Canada is offered below market rate—well below the OECD average of 7%. Meanwhile, homeless shelter use jumped 43% between 2020 and 2023, and people are staying longer, suggesting growing barriers to re-entry into stable housing.
Even middle-class families are being pushed out of the market and forced to rent longer, adding pressure to already strained rental inventories. Rapid population growth is compounding the crisis, though Ottawa’s internal forecasts suggest that slowing immigration could reduce housing pressure—while also cooling economic activity.
In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed this week that the government will soon launch a Build Canada Homes agency to fast-track construction and push the sector to adopt modern technologies. But as shelter use rises and housing starts stall, the question remains: Is it too little, too late?
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Internal federal records paint a grim picture of housing affordability in Canada—confirming what millions already feel. Newly released briefing documents for Housing Minister Gregor Robertson warn that both vulnerable and middle-class Canadians are being squeezed out of the housing market, as rental supply tightens and prices climb.
Toronto is reportedly on track for its lowest number of housing starts in 30 years, and national growth in construction has flatlined. Since 2020, the cost to build a home in Canada has surged 58%, and U.S. tariffs may push it even higher.
The documents also reveal Canada has fallen behind in providing non-market affordable housing. Just 4% of housing in Canada is offered below market rate—well below the OECD average of 7%. Meanwhile, homeless shelter use jumped 43% between 2020 and 2023, and people are staying longer, suggesting growing barriers to re-entry into stable housing.
Even middle-class families are being pushed out of the market and forced to rent longer, adding pressure to already strained rental inventories. Rapid population growth is compounding the crisis, though Ottawa’s internal forecasts suggest that slowing immigration could reduce housing pressure—while also cooling economic activity.
In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed this week that the government will soon launch a Build Canada Homes agency to fast-track construction and push the sector to adopt modern technologies. But as shelter use rises and housing starts stall, the question remains: Is it too little, too late?
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🇨🇦 Canada Fast-Tracks Copper Projects Amid Global Scramble for ‘Power Metal’
Ottawa has designated two new copper mines — McIlvenna Bay in Saskatchewan and an expansion at Red Chris in B.C. — as fast-tracked “nation-building” projects, citing national security, economic resilience, and global energy needs. Copper, the world’s third-most-used metal, is vital for electric vehicles, AI-driven data centers, and green infrastructure, but Canada’s production has dropped by over 22% in the last decade, losing ground in global rankings.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says these projects must “strengthen Canada’s autonomy, our resilience and our security,” while Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson accused Beijing of manipulating copper prices and using the mineral as a “tool of coercion.” China processes nearly half the world’s copper, though it doesn’t yet dominate extraction like it does with rare earths.
Despite holding copper reserves and refining capacity, Canada only produces 2% of the global supply. Experts say it’s playing catch-up in a tightening market, with Anglo American’s bid for Canadian giant Teck Resources seen as a wake-up call. Ottawa’s late pivot to copper is driven in part by U.S. trade tensions with China, including recent tariffs on semi-finished copper goods.
Mining analysts suggest Canada could scale up to 7–8% of global copper output by 2045, but warn that this level of growth needed to begin years ago. With Chile still dominating global supply at 30%, some question whether Ottawa’s copper revival will come fast enough to reshape global supply chains — or if Canada has simply arrived late to its own party.
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Ottawa has designated two new copper mines — McIlvenna Bay in Saskatchewan and an expansion at Red Chris in B.C. — as fast-tracked “nation-building” projects, citing national security, economic resilience, and global energy needs. Copper, the world’s third-most-used metal, is vital for electric vehicles, AI-driven data centers, and green infrastructure, but Canada’s production has dropped by over 22% in the last decade, losing ground in global rankings.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says these projects must “strengthen Canada’s autonomy, our resilience and our security,” while Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson accused Beijing of manipulating copper prices and using the mineral as a “tool of coercion.” China processes nearly half the world’s copper, though it doesn’t yet dominate extraction like it does with rare earths.
Despite holding copper reserves and refining capacity, Canada only produces 2% of the global supply. Experts say it’s playing catch-up in a tightening market, with Anglo American’s bid for Canadian giant Teck Resources seen as a wake-up call. Ottawa’s late pivot to copper is driven in part by U.S. trade tensions with China, including recent tariffs on semi-finished copper goods.
Mining analysts suggest Canada could scale up to 7–8% of global copper output by 2045, but warn that this level of growth needed to begin years ago. With Chile still dominating global supply at 30%, some question whether Ottawa’s copper revival will come fast enough to reshape global supply chains — or if Canada has simply arrived late to its own party.
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🇨🇦 Poilievre to Address Caucus as Conservatives Target Cost of Living, Crime, and Immigration
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a keynote address to his caucus this Sunday, outlining the party’s priorities ahead of Parliament’s fall session. He’s expected to hammer the government over affordability, crime, unemployment, and immigration—areas the Tories argue the Carney government is failing to address.
In a recent open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre promised to “relentlessly hold your government to account,” while previewing the party’s signature legislation: the Canadian Sovereignty Act. That bill would scrap the West Coast oil-tanker ban, eliminate the industrial carbon tax, and axe the emissions cap—moves the Conservatives say would make Canada “open for business.”
Over the summer, Poilievre sharpened his rhetoric, accusing Carney of presiding over a “Seinfeld summer”—delivering, in his words, “a show about nothing.” In a Friday interview, he slammed Ottawa’s recent LNG and copper mine announcements, claiming Carney “hasn’t delivered a permit for a single nation-building project” after six months in office.
On crime, Poilievre says his caucus will introduce the “Jail Not Bail Act” to reverse parts of Bill C-75, which currently encourages early release under lenient bail conditions. The Conservatives claim this has led to rising crime and repeat offenses, particularly in urban areas.
Immigration is also poised to take center stage. Poilievre says the temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped and replaced with a stand-alone program for essential agricultural labour only. He blames the current system for driving down wages and shutting out Canadian youth, while emphasizing that the fault lies with federal policy—not immigrants themselves.
Polling suggests public attitudes are shifting fast. A Nanos survey shows nearly 3 in 4 Canadians now support reducing immigration levels. Another poll from Abacus Data ranks immigration as a top-three concern for nearly a third of voters—an issue that has rapidly moved from political afterthought to national priority.
Carney has signaled a review of the temporary foreign worker program is underway. He says business leaders continue to flag both tariffs and labour shortages as top challenges, and that immigration will remain a major topic of internal government review this fall.
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a keynote address to his caucus this Sunday, outlining the party’s priorities ahead of Parliament’s fall session. He’s expected to hammer the government over affordability, crime, unemployment, and immigration—areas the Tories argue the Carney government is failing to address.
In a recent open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre promised to “relentlessly hold your government to account,” while previewing the party’s signature legislation: the Canadian Sovereignty Act. That bill would scrap the West Coast oil-tanker ban, eliminate the industrial carbon tax, and axe the emissions cap—moves the Conservatives say would make Canada “open for business.”
Over the summer, Poilievre sharpened his rhetoric, accusing Carney of presiding over a “Seinfeld summer”—delivering, in his words, “a show about nothing.” In a Friday interview, he slammed Ottawa’s recent LNG and copper mine announcements, claiming Carney “hasn’t delivered a permit for a single nation-building project” after six months in office.
On crime, Poilievre says his caucus will introduce the “Jail Not Bail Act” to reverse parts of Bill C-75, which currently encourages early release under lenient bail conditions. The Conservatives claim this has led to rising crime and repeat offenses, particularly in urban areas.
Immigration is also poised to take center stage. Poilievre says the temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped and replaced with a stand-alone program for essential agricultural labour only. He blames the current system for driving down wages and shutting out Canadian youth, while emphasizing that the fault lies with federal policy—not immigrants themselves.
Polling suggests public attitudes are shifting fast. A Nanos survey shows nearly 3 in 4 Canadians now support reducing immigration levels. Another poll from Abacus Data ranks immigration as a top-three concern for nearly a third of voters—an issue that has rapidly moved from political afterthought to national priority.
Carney has signaled a review of the temporary foreign worker program is underway. He says business leaders continue to flag both tariffs and labour shortages as top challenges, and that immigration will remain a major topic of internal government review this fall.
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