Juno Jump Start | Liberals invited convicted killer to advise MPs on bail reform
A Liberal MP invited a convicted killer to advise the government on potential changes to bail laws, Marc Patrone speaks with Professor Ian Lee about Mark Carney’s pre-budget address, and more.
Liberals invited convicted killer to advise MPs on bail reform
A source connected to an ongoing House of Commons study on bail reform conducted by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights has confirmed exclusively with True North that a Liberal MP invited a convicted killer to advise the government on potential changes to bail laws.
WATCH: Carney WARNS of ‘sacrifices’ for Canadians ahead of new budget
Marc Patrone speaks with Professor Ian Lee about Mark Carney’s pre-budget address, where the PM warned of “sacrifices,” saying Canadians will “have to do less of some of the things we want to do.”
Poilievre slams Carney’s budget speech as “counterfeit”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tore into Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national address on Wednesday, accusing the Liberal leader of delivering a speech filled with slogans but devoid of action to reverse what he called a “decade of decline” for working Canadians.
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OP-ED: Eleven international trips later and Carney has zero results for Canadians
Sue-Ann Levy writes, “I hate to tell Carney but he could travel from one end of the earth to the other, he will never garner the respect of President Donald Trump. He’s just that ineffectual.”
Carney won’t say what Canadians must “sacrifice” for budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney avoided answering what he is calling on Canadians to “sacrifice” with his upcoming budget plan.
Smith clashes with MPs over climate change, renews calls to scrap “bad laws”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used a fiery appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainability on Thursday to defend her province’s energy record, challenge federal climate policy, and call for the repeal of what she described as Ottawa’s “bad laws.”
WATCH: Canada a laughingstock?
In the latest episode of Not ‘Sorry’ on Juno News, hosted by NCC Director Alexander Brown, the spotlight turns to Canada’s growing reputation as a laughingstock on critical issues that demand urgent fixes.
Alberta’s Throne Speech focuses on sovereignty, economic growth
Premier Danielle Smith’s government used Thursday’s Speech from the Throne to set a sweeping agenda focused on defending Alberta’s autonomy, reforming healthcare, and positioning the province as both an energy and artificial intelligence superpower.
OP-ED: Albertans can’t afford $2 billion more for teacher union demands
Kris Sims writes, “Albertans cannot afford to spend an extra $2 billion to meet the teachers’ union’s demands during this strike.”
OP-ED: Ottawa attacks the provinces in a Supreme Court showdown
Andrew Roman writes, “In the end, Canadians have to decide which risks they’re willing to take, trusting imperfect politicians, or letting imperfect judges have the last word.”
MUST WATCH: Self-identified ‘demon’ interviewed at Alberta teacher protest
Juno News caught up with some of the people protesting today at the Alberta Legislature - and there’s one interview you definitely won’t be seeing in the legacy media’s coverage!
Liberals’ deportation targets cover less than a tenth of removal backlog
A top border security official revealed that Canada plans to deport less than a tenth of those issued removal orders annually for two years, citing an inability to track individuals on a “systematic level” and the vast majority of cases being delayed by the appeal process.
Austerity incoming? Carney pledges to balance operating budget in three years
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Wednesday to balance Canada’s operating budget within three years, marking a sharp fiscal shift that drew comparisons to conservative economic policy and signalled a new tone for his Liberal government.
Nenshi attacks UCP majority gov’s fall agenda that he can’t stop
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi accused Premier Danielle Smith’s government of “misguided priorities” in a pre-session speech Wednesday, pledging to oppose the United Conservative Party’s legislative agenda even though his caucus lacks the power to block it.