Ontario Child-Care Fees May Soar Without New Federal Funding

April 23, 2025, 4:21 pm

Provincial authorities warn that without a fresh round of federal funding, Ontario's interim cap on child-care fees could give way to steep hikes, squeezing families already balancing tight budgets. The potential fee increase has ignited concerns among stakeholders over the long-term affordability of child care.

torontosun.com / Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: Calandra

citynews.ca / Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

winnipegfreepress.com / Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 hours ago #provincial #finance #ontario #parents #government +

NDP Promises to ‘Fight for You’ in Alberta Campaign

April 23, 2025, 3:21 pm

On the campaign trail in Alberta, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh emphatically promised that his party would fight for every voter's concerns. Delivering the message with gusto and a hint of candor, Singh positioned the NDP as the only party willing to roll up its sleeves in a decidedly spirited contest for the people’s trust.

winnipegfreepress.com / Singh rallies NDP amid bleak polling

edmontonjournal.com / Singh targets the Liberals in NDP leader's second Edmonton election stop

globalnews.ca / Jagmeet Singh tells Alberta voters that NDP will be there ‘to fight for you’

permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 9 hours ago #politics #parliament #federal #singh #albert +

Poilievre’s election platform draws controversial comparisons

April 23, 2025, 7:21 am

Amid the federal election buzz, Poilievre’s platform is drawing scrutiny as critics liken its approach to Trump-era politics. Debates rage over whether his campaign offers concrete solutions or merely sensational rhetoric, leaving voters both intrigued and skeptical about the proposed policies.

• Local electoral battles and community crises
• Economic, climate and media policy controversies
• Enhanced policing to curb homelessness
• Trump echoes fuel ideological debate

Reddit: r/CanadaPolitics

nationalpost.com / From cannolis to a collapsing NDP: Inside Poilievre’s GTA battle as election day nears

thestar.com / Have you seen Poilievre's platform? + Ontario students with disabilities are in crisis

nationalpost.com / Everything you need to know about the ‘downward social mobility’ report Poilievre quoted

permalink / 10 stories from 6 sources in 17 hours ago #politics #usrelations #environment #poilievre #conservatives +

Canadian Government Report Forecasts Dystopian Future, Sparking Political Alarm

April 22, 2025, 8:20 pm

A government report forecasting a bleak future for Canada has set off a political firestorm. Conservative leaders have latched onto its grim projections, warning of a national descent into chaos while government voices and critics offer differing takes. One almost wonders if the country’s future is a script from a dystopian blockbuster.

Reddit: r/canadahousing

edmontonjournal.com / David Staples: Nation's top advisers see dark future for Canada on its current path

calgaryherald.com / Bell: Canada is headed on the Highway to Hell, government probe warns

nationalpost.com / Michael Higgins: We are heading for a nightmare — even the government thinks so

permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 28 hours ago #politics #federal #poilievre #conservatives #election2025 +