Juno Jump Start | Carney’s catastrophic first week: Eight broken promises and blunders

Carney’s first week in office is already being defined by broken promises and confused messaging, Carney promotes a staunch partisan and a political provocateur to chief government whip, and more.

Carney’s catastrophic first week: Eight broken promises and blunders

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first week in office is already being defined by broken promises, confused messaging, and a cabinet filled with Trudeau-era veterans repeating the same policies despite campaigning on “change.”

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Carney promotes Mark Gerretsen to chief government whip

Gerretsen, who has represented Kingston and the Islands since 2015, will now serve as the Liberals’ top enforcer of party discipline. Over the past several years, Gerretsen has developed a reputation as a staunch partisan and a political provocateur.

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B.C. gas price surge effectively erases consumer carbon tax relief

British Columbia drivers are again facing high gas prices, with costs quickly returning to pre-carbon tax cut levels after a brief period of relief.

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Muslim group pushes Parliament to recognize Palestinian “Nakba Day”

A Muslim organization is actively lobbying the Canadian Parliament to adopt legislation that advances its anti-Israel agenda and officially recognize the historically disputed “Nakba.”

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Off The Record | Carney's cabinet picks spark division as Guilbeault, Smith clash over pipelines

This week on Off The Record, Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle dominates headlines, sparking outrage from Premier Danielle Smith and raising eyebrows over Steven Guilbeault’s bizarre pipeline comments — plus a few other questionable appointments of Trudeau ministers stirs controversy.

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EXCLUSIVE: Residents want provincial intervention to stop Edmonton’s bike lane plans

Residents of several Edmonton neighbourhoods are formally requesting the Alberta government to intervene and halt a controversial bike lane expansion by the city.

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The Alberta Roundup | Smith slams Carney’s cabinet, warns of renewed anti-oil agenda

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly unveiled cabinet signals a continuation of Ottawa’s anti-resource agenda.

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Accountant fired by WestJet for vaccine refusal awarded $65K in backpay

An accountant fired by WestJet for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine has been awarded nearly $66,000 in damages by a Calgary judge.

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First Nations purchase ownership stake in Westcoast gas pipeline deal

B.C. natural gas giant, Enbridge, has struck a lucrative deal with 36 First Nations for ownership of its Westcoast gas pipeline.

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Economic think tank calls for return to Chrétien-era bureaucracy levels

An independent public policy think tank is urging the Carney government to rein in both federal spending and the size of the bureaucracy, which were significantly expanded by former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

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RCMP investigating after $295K in City of Richmond staff gift cards vanish

Following an internal review and the termination of a city employee, the City of Richmond has reported nearly $295,000 in unaccounted-for gift cards, leading to a forensic audit and an RCMP investigation.

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Constitutional rights group demands end to police use of drones to spy on drivers

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is urging Kingston Police to immediately stop using drones to monitor and record motorists inside their vehicles, arguing that the practice infringes on constitutional rights.

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