Juno Jump Start | Only five deported in 350 B.C. extortions cases; feds won’t say who
The feds say it has deported only five foreigners out of 350 cases, Syria is publicly thanking the Canada after Ottawa removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, and more.
Only five deported in 350 B.C. extortions cases; feds won’t say who
The federal government says it has deported only five foreigners out of 350 cases as part of its multi-agency investigation into an extortion crime wave targeting business owners in British Columbia, with authorities also declining to name any of the individuals who have been deported.
WATCH: Trump signals MAJOR SHIFT in Canada–U.S. trade deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared together in Washington, D.C., today at events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump said he plans to speak with both Canadian and Mexican leaders about stalled trade discussions, but has suggested he may let the three-country agreement lapse in favour of separate bilateral deals.
Syrian foreign minister thanks Canada for lifting terrorism designations
Syria’s foreign minister is publicly thanking the Canadian government after Ottawa removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and lifted its designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), according to statements issued Friday.
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Canada Post rumoured to seek $500M more in funding for January
Canada Post is seeking another half a billion in emergency funding next month to stay afloat, according to the Department of Public Works, despite an abysmal year of financial losses and a worker strike.
Separatists declare Bill 14 a “massive win” for independence drive
Alberta independence leaders say the province’s new Justice Statutes Amendment Act marks a major turning point for the independence movement, calling the overhaul of initiative rules a long-sought victory that clears the way for an eventual referendum on separation.
Stellantis will invest $13B in U.S., praises Trump administration
Electric vehicle manufacturer Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion in the United States, nearly the total amount the Liberals provided the company in taxpayer funds not long before it shut down operations in Ontario to move south of the border.
Rustad’s flip-flop farewell generates wide variety of public responses
In a perplexing pivot, only hours after saying—in a now-deleted X post—“I am not going anywhere,” John Rustad has officially resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, unleashing a flurry of reactions ranging from amusing to diplomatic to sharply critical.
Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez faces calls to resign
Former Trudeau cabinet minister and Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez is facing calls to step down, as a petition demanding that he resign from the role is rumoured to be in circulation.
Another B.C. court affirms UNDRIP as legally binding
In a divided ruling further eroding certainty for British Columbia’s mining sector and private property rights, the province’s Court of Appeal has declared the province’s mineral claims system is inconsistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), opening the door to more veto-like powers for First Nations over resource development.
OP-ED: Alberta must fight the debt
Kris Sims writes, “The Alberta government must stop wasting money and adding to the debt. Alberta is set to have a debt of $82.9 billion by next year.”
Canada needs an election now.
There were only 5 deported because it was the same five people who committed all those crimes. The officials don't want to admit it because those five were arrested and out on bail all the while committing the same crimes over and over.