Windsor riding recount delivers razor-thin Conservative win
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am more...
A judicial recount in Ontario’s Windsor riding confirmed Conservative Kathy Borrelli’s victory by a mere four votes, highlighting the razor-thin margins that can decide an election. Voters and candidates alike are left marveling at how every single ballot can dramatically tip the scales.
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Manitoba Tory ethics probe strips critic duties
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
A Manitoba Progressive Conservative member has been stripped of his critic duties amid an ongoing ethics probe related to a proposed silica sand mine. Party leader Khan removed the MLA from his role while allowing him to remain in caucus, intensifying political controversy in the province.
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Conservative MP Fights Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Petition
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
A Conservative MP has taken a bold stance against Canada’s temporary foreign worker program, launching a petition that decries the program for allegedly displacing Canadian workers and suppressing wages. The move has sparked heated debates over whether the initiative mirrors a misguided shortcut into long-standing immigration issues.
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Poilievre unveils fresh Conservative critic team amid leadership shake‐up
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a reshuffled shadow cabinet, favoring experience over new faces as he names key critics and House leadership figures ahead of parliamentary sessions. The move, blending political strategy with cautious innovation, has sparked both eyebrow raises and political quips.
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Federal Budget Delay Sparks Sharp Criticism From Conservatives
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:21 am more...
Conservative leaders are unleashing pointed critiques over the postponed 2025 federal budget amid fears of fiscal opacity. Figures like Pierre Poilievre condemn the government’s delay, arguing it sends a bad signal to markets and the public while inviting scrutiny over financial management strategies.
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Manitoba Tories challenge gender expression bill’s free speech risks
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Manitoba’s Opposition leader decries a proposed law adding gender expression to the province’s human rights code, arguing it could trample free speech in a move some call nothing short of a political power grab. Critics demand a reexamination of its provisions amid a climate of partisan theatrics.
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Manitoba NDP Surge as Tories Face Fiscal Shortfall
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Recent Elections Manitoba filings reveal a significant fundraising surplus for the governing New Democrats compared to the Progressive Conservatives, who ended 2024 in the red. With over $1.8 million in contributions, the NDP’s robust financial performance marks a notable shift in provincial political fortunes.
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Merz falls short in German chancellor race
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:21 am more...
Germany’s seasoned contender Friedrich Merz failed to secure the necessary votes in the first round of the chancellor bid, marking a historic setback. Despite his vigorous campaign, the vote tally underscored the unpredictable twists of European politics—proving that even heavyweight ambitions can fizzle under scrutiny.
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Manitoba Tory leader apologizes for landfill ad campaign
Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:21 pm more...
Manitoba’s new Opposition leader has issued a public apology over controversial election ads that promoted the decision not to search a landfill for remains. The remarks come amid a politically charged environment, with critics questioning the party’s messaging and decision-making during a tense campaign season.
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Ford Propels Fiery Debate Over ‘Activist’ Judges in Ontario
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
Heated opinions have flared following Premier Doug Ford’s trenchant remarks aimed at so-called overzealous judges. Public correspondence and opinion pieces alike dissect his controversial comments, exposing deep divides over judicial accountability and reform in the province’s justice system—all while the debate rages with a touch of ironic wit.
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