Ottawa reveals two trans inmates in womenâs prisons faced sexual-assault charges
Ottawa acknowledged that two transgender inmates in womenâs prisons faced sexual-assault charges following complaints from female inmates.
One inmate was charged in 2020, while another faced two sexual-assault charges in 2024. The filing does not establish that either was convicted.
The cases were disclosed as Ottawa defends its policy allowing transgender inmates to request placement in womenâs prisons. Keep Reading
Doug Ford spends $25K to tell Trump: âItâs Lake Ontarioâ
Ontario taxpayers shelled out $25,000 for a giant âLake Ontario, now and alwaysâ sign unveiled by Premier Doug Ford after Trump ordered U.S. agencies to use âLake America.â
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticized the spending, saying there were cheaper ways to make the political point.
The group also raised concerns about the sign being erected as voters headed to the polls in a provincial by-election. Keep Reading
Carney taps $500K âexit feeâ advocate to lead new digital agency
Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed former Google executive Patrick Pichette to lead Digital Transformation Canada, a new federal agency tasked with overhauling government technology and expanding AI.
Pichette drew controversy in April after suggesting Canadians who leave for U.S. jobs should repay the public cost of their education, floating a $500,000 fee and even suggesting Canada shut down the TN visa program.
The proposal was not Liberal Party policy, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the idea as punishing Canadians for seeking opportunities abroad. Keep Reading
B.C. Conservative revolt spawns new five-MLA party
Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs have banded together to form a new provincial party, turning a wave of caucus defections into an organized political rival. Rosalyn Bird, Bruce Banman and Ăâa:lĂya Warbus joined Peter Milobar and Ian Paton to form the yet-to-be-named party. Keep Reading
U.S. pulls F-16 Demonstration Team from Toronto air show
The United States has pulled out of the 2026 Canadian International Air Show in Toronto amid escalating trade tensions, with its absence being announced by the organization on Thursday. Keep Reading
Police arrest suspect in arson outside Liberal MPâs Toronto home
Police have arrested 24-year-old Roshvin Crofton in connection with the alleged arson outside Liberal MP Salma Zahidâs Toronto home, after he previously faced charges involving a shooting, armed robbery and stolen vehicles. Keep Reading
Opinion: Calgary mayor says âBullsh*t.â But taxpayers deserve answers
âInstead of addressing the concerns raised by Calgarians about the proposed budget - and his vote for a 15% increase - Mayor Farkas has decided to go on the attack, and nothing could be more hypocritical.â Keep Reading
Opinion: Ontarioâs health-care monopoly is costing patients their lives
âThe government had no problem taking tax dollars from these patients throughout their life, but it struggled with keeping its end of the bargain: providing them the health services they paid for.â Keep Reading
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