Juno Jump Start | Smith posts biggest approval gain among premiers: poll
Smith received the largest approval rating gain of any premier this quarter, Candice Malcolm discusses how Indigenous veto power over land and resource projects threatens Canada’s prosperity, and more
Smith posts biggest approval gain among premiers: poll
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith received the largest approval rating gain of any Canadian premier this quarter, as she reached an all-time high since taking office in 2022.
The Candice Malcolm Show | Why do First Nations get a VETO over energy projects?
On this episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, Candice is joined by Queen’s University law professor Bruce Pardy to discuss how Indigenous veto power over land and resource projects threatens Canada’s prosperity — and whether an independent Alberta would still be bound by treaties and federal constraints.
Canada most preferred oil source for G7 nations
As Canada prepares to host world leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta on June 15, a new Ipsos poll shows the country as the most preferred oil supplier among the G7 nations.
Durham school board spent $639K on race consultants with little public oversight
Records obtained through freedom of information requests show that the Durham District School Board spent at least $693,250 on anti-racism consultants. Taxpayers are covering the cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars in ideological consulting services with little visibility into how program funding decisions are made or how results are evaluated.
Liberals stick to modular homes as solution to housing crisis
Despite public desire for single-family homes, the Liberal government continues to champion modular housing as a solution for Canadians priced out of the market.
Vancouver’s Trutch St. renamed to “šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm”
The city of Vancouver is poised to rename Trutch Street on the city’s west side to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street, a word drawn from the language of the Musqueam First Nation.
SICK: Federal grant paid ped*philes for disturbing sex research
In a Juno News exclusive, Cosmin Dzsurdzsa reports that the feds paid for a University of Ottawa research report surveying ped*philes on their sexual attraction to children, toddlers and babies.
Google’s government-mandated media fund delivers millions more to legacy media
Corus Entertainment, the company behind Global News, received nearly $1.8 million from Google under the Liberal government’s legacy media subsidy program.
EV sales plunge while gas vehicle sales surge
Canada’s electric vehicle market plummeted after federal purchase rebates ran out this year, in sharp contrast to steadily rising sales of conventional vehicles. The divergence has resulted in industry leaders rehashing their call for the Liberals to end their EV mandate, arguing that consumer demand simply isn’t there without taxpayer subsidies.
The Daily Brief | Carney Liberals to pursue gas powered vehicle ban
The Carney government will continue to pursue a ban on the sale of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Man charged with kidnapping, attempted murder while on release
Peel police re-arrested a man and charged him with kidnapping and attempted murder while on release for domestic violence charges.
“She wants money:” Hockey Canada accused’s lawyer
Defence lawyers for Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote delivered closing arguments Tuesday and Wednesday as the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial looms into its final days.
Smith is a very intelligent woman and politician. A rare talent for sure!