Juno Jump Start | Alberta files court challenge against unconstitutional net-zero power rules
Danielle Smith and her government formally launched a constitutional court challenge, Scott Moe said recently that he would not block a vote on the province separating from Canada, and more.
Alberta files court challenge against unconstitutional net-zero power rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her government formally launched a constitutional court challenge on Thursday, filing a reference case against the federal government’s Clean Electricity Regulations with the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Moe refusing to block separation vote but dismisses calls for independence
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said recently that he would not block a vote on the province separating from Canada, but reaffirmed his support for a united country.
Carney faces questions over Prince Andrew dinner
Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a private dinner function hosted by Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace in March 2014—even after Andrew’s ties to convicted sex offender and human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein were made public.
Chinese-U.S. imports being diverted to Canada amid trade war
Many Chinese exports bound for the U.S. have been rerouted to Canada to skirt tariffs as the trade war continues to escalate between the U.S. and many of its international partners.
Ontario to review involuntary addiction treatment for criminals
Ontario will begin reviewing avenues to implement involuntary addiction treatment for people involved in the correctional system, whether they are incarcerated or on parole.
The Alberta Roundup | Alberta opens the door to separation
Smith has added momentum to the Alberta independence movement by dramatically slashing the threshold to trigger a province-wide referendum. Tune into The Alberta Roundup.
Over 19.5 million Canadians voted, highest turnout since 1993
Elections Canada estimates that over 19.5 million Canadians voted in the latest election and reported the highest turnout since 1993.
King Charles III to reopen Parliament, deliver throne speech
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that King Charles III will open Parliament when it resumes later this month with the 45th Canadian government. He will also be the one delivering the speech from the throne.
Jury trial for Vancouver Chinatown stranger murder case
The man charged with a random attack that led to the death of a stranger in Vancouver’s Chinatown began this week.
In the wake of mass casualty horror, Vancouver reveals its compassion
Vancouver is often referred to as “unfriendly,” but the response of its community in the wake of its largest mass-casualty event last weekend has revealed immense generosity and collective mourning in the face of tragedy.
Indigenous fishing dispute escalates amid charges of preferential treatment
A legal and political dispute between the Mi'kmaq First Nations and Fisheries and Oceans Canada has sparked growing tensions over fishing rights in Nova Scotia, especially concerning the controversial elver fishery.