Smith declares victory as Carney backs down on Bill C-69
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith celebrates a legal victory after Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs government confirmed it wonât appeal an Alberta Court of Appeal ruling that found parts of the federal Impact Assessment Act, Bill C-69, unconstitutional.
The decision not to fight the court's ruling on the âno new pipelinesâ law means that Carneyâs government will instead amend the legislation again to comply with the Constitution. Keep reading.
Immigration minister admits Liberals brought in âtoo many peopleâ
Liberal Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that the federal government brought âtoo manyâ immigrants into Canada in previous years while defending the Liberalsâ latest immigration targets.
The governmentâs 2027 plan includes approximately 370,000 new temporary residents and 190,000 newly arriving permanent residents, with Diab arguing that the âhard workâ on immigration has already been done and itâs time to âbuild Canada again.â Keep reading.
Communist activists involved in growing Quebec student protests
Quebecâs student protest movement is gaining momentum ahead of a major demonstration planned for Friday in downtown Montreal, with members of the Revolutionary Communist Party actively participating in organizing efforts and student strikes.
Organizers also discussed the possibility of an indefinite strike in 2027, drawing inspiration from protest movements in France that have disrupted transportation infrastructure and caused unrest. Keep reading.
Quebec professor circulated activist material tied to business attacks
A John Abbott College English teacher distributed activist flyers to students on November 9, urging Montreal-area businesses to sever ties with Israeli defence manufacturer Elbit Systems.
The flyer identified several companies, including CMC Electronics, which was vandalized two days later on Remembrance Day in an incident claimed by Palestine Action Canada. Keep reading.
