Juno Jump Start | Constitutional lawyer says Carney is wrong about independence law
Smith announces Albertans will vote on holding a future separatism referendum, a constitutional lawyer says Carney is wrong about independence law, and more.
Constitutional lawyer says Carney is wrong about independence law
A constitutional lawyer is criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney over his comments on the Clarity Act and referendum questions on separation, arguing that parliamentarians are responsible for determining whether a referendum question meets the required threshold of clarity.
Albertans to vote on holding a future separatism referendum
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that she will add a question to the upcoming fall referendum on whether the Alberta government should hold a referendum in the future on separating from Canada.
WATCH: Inside the secretive Ontario Liberal Party Erskine-Smith election investigation
The internal Ontario Liberal Party investigation into the nomination allegations levelled by defeated Liberal Nathaniel Erskine-Smith in Scarborough Southwest took place behind closed doors in a downtown Toronto hotel — far from public scrutiny and with no transparency for party members or voters.
Senate gives “trigger warning,” offers therapy at Bill C-9 reading
Trudeau-era appointed Senator Paulette Senio opened debate on the Liberals’ latest censorship Bill C-9, also known as the Combating Hate Act, with a trigger warning and a reminder that counselling services are “available in the room next door.”
Elections watchdog mum on Findlay complaint but says law would require notice of investigation
A spokesperson for the federal elections commissioner cited legislation, saying their office could not confirm whether there is an active investigation into B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay. However, they said if there were, Findlay would have to be notified.
Premier Smith announces cabinet shuffle
Jason Nixon will become Alberta’s new finance minister, replacing Nathan Horner following a cabinet shuffle for Premier Smith’s government on Thursday, which saw roughly one-quarter of ministers change roles.
OP-ED: Why Canada can’t deport foreign criminals — and why it matters
Lawyer Sergio R. Karas writes, “Perhaps the most damning example is not a single case, but a category: foreign criminals under deportation orders who simply vanish.”
Banned speaker urges Muslims to weaponize AI for Palestinian activism
British commentator Sami Hamdi encouraged attendees at this year’s Muslim Association of Canada convention to use artificial intelligence tools, digital activism campaigns, and coordinated online engagement to advance pro-Palestinian activism.
“Anti-hate” group loses federal funding, memos flag anti-Catholic bias
A taxpayer-funded anti-hate group that spent years targeting conservatives and pro-life Catholics has run out of federal money, according to newly uncovered government records that suggest Ottawa officials were concerned the organization itself was fueling religious division and anti-Catholic bias.
OP-ED: Is the separatist movement Canada’s missing populist party?
Caitlyn Madlener writes, “When no meaningful federal alternative exists, voters will inevitably seek other avenues. In Canada, that avenue may not be a new party at all. It may be separation.”
Taxpayer advocates blast industrial carbon tax hike as “bad deal” for Albertans
Taxpayer advocates are raising concerns about the Canada–Alberta implementation agreement, warning it will increase the industrial carbon tax and worsen affordability at the grocery store and pumps.
Niagara driving instructor charged with youth sex assault
A driving instructor working for multiple schools across the Niagara region has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving a young person, police say.
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