Juno Jump Start | Smith pledges to appeal judge's "anti-democratic" decision to quash independence petition
The Smith gov't will appeal a court ruling that blocked an effort to force an Alberta independence referendum, the CBC-linked sting tried to lure MP Gunn by posing as Sir John A. defenders, and more
Smith pledges to appeal judge’s “anti-democratic” decision to quash independence petition
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will appeal a court ruling that blocked a citizen-led effort to force an Alberta independence referendum, calling the decision “incorrect in law and anti-democratic.”
Course for educators pushes communist indoctrination on Concordia campus
A Concordia University-affiliated student union is hosting a course for educators that praises communist the “revolutionary pedagogy” of communist dictatorships like Cuba and the Soviet Union.
CBC-linked sting tried to lure MP Gunn by posing as Sir John A. defenders
The fake production company acting on behalf of CBC, involved in setting up conservative critics, including Lindsay Shepherd and Frances Widdowson, in bogus interviews, attempted to also lure Conservative MP Aaron Gunn with the promise of “reclaiming the legacy of Sir John A Macdonald.”
Liberals outsourced budget speech for $12K despite 23-person team
Despite pledging to reduce spending on consultants, the federal government outsourced a recent budget speech even though the finance minister already has a 23-person communications team that costs taxpayers millions each year.
Feds may designate potential West Coast pipeline in ‘national interest’ this fall
Alberta and the federal government are reportedly considering a fall decision on whether to designate a potential West Coast pipeline as being in the national interest, following parliamentary testimony noting that no designated projects have been approved to date.
Peel school pushed pro-Hijab book on elementary kids
An elementary school participated in a Peel board school-wide read-aloud of “The Proudest Blue,” a children’s book celebrating a young girl’s first experience wearing a hijab.
Democrat calls Carney’s Chinese EV deal a “national security” concern
U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin said that the Carney government’s deal with Beijing to import electric vehicles made in China could further hurt trade talks with America due to concerns over national security.
LEVY: Pandering Erskine-Smith meets Bangladeshi ballot power
Sue-Ann Levy writes, “His nauseating pandering to ethnic communities and illegal immigrants — supporting the non-stop influx to Canada of those who do not share our values — backfired on him.”
Advocates denounce doctor’s past remarks on assisted suicide for babies
Campaign Life Coalition is raising concerns about the possibility of assisted suicide for babies with severe deformities after a Quebec physician’s past remarks resurfaced, though no such cases have been reported to date.
Canada reports near-zero venture capital investment
Canada’s rate of new venture capital investment growth dropped to nearly zero for the first quarter of 2026, with only one transaction of $1 million, accounting for less than 0.2 per cent of quarterly capital.
OP-ED: The return of Dunkin’ signals a crack in Canada’s coffee empire
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois writes, “Many Canadians forget how significant Dunkin’ once was in Quebec. At one point, the chain operated hundreds of locations and had genuine consumer loyalty.”
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U.S. ditches global migration plan while Canada doubles down
This week, the U.S. Department of State declined to participate in the UN review of the Global Compact for Migration, citing concerns over “replacement migration,” while Canada sent a delegation to New York last week.
Toronto police search for suspect in alleged sex assault of two women
Toronto police are searching for a suspect in connection with two separate sexual assault investigations reported over the weekend in downtown Toronto, including incidents in the Dundas Street East and De Grassi Street area and the Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West area.
Use the not withstanding clause ... Its good for anything the government wants to do
I think we all expected something like this. Carney isn't worried, he's got this. 😡