Carney comes under fire amid Liberal fiscal debate

April 23, 2025, 10:20 pm

Critics have sparred over Mark Carney’s handling of fiscal policies, castigating his dismissive attitude and alleged arrogance as the government report on Canada’s economic future raised serious questions. Commentators argued that the Liberals’ approach is paving a rocky road ahead.

torontosun.com / LILLEY UNLEASHED: PM Mark Carney’s arrogance knows no bounds

calgaryherald.com / Bell: The horror show Mark Carney and the Liberals want deep-sixed now

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Canadian Delegates Step In at Pope Francis’s Funeral

April 23, 2025, 3:21 pm

Amid a solemn yet politically charged atmosphere, Canada’s top officials are making alternative arrangements for Pope Francis’s funeral. With the Prime Minister absent due to election commitments, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other notable leaders—including a Canadian Bishops’ representative and a Métis leader—are set to represent the nation at the Vatican.

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lapresse.ca / La gouverneure générale Mary Simon représentera le Canada aux funérailles du pape

globalnews.ca / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral

nationalpost.com / Mark Carney says he will not attend Pope Francis funeral due to election campaign

torontosun.com / ’To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Metis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

permalink / 13 stories from 11 sources in 8 hours ago #carney #faith #vatican #death #popefrancis +

Federal Leaders Trade Pre‐Election Barbs

April 23, 2025, 9:21 am

In the final days before the polls, federal party leaders engaged in pointed verbal jousting, exchanging barbed critiques that underscore deep divisions. The heated exchanges reflect the intense political climate and mounting pressure as Canadians prepare for a showdown at the ballot box.

torontosun.com / Days before Canada’s election, Trump insists that Canada needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs it

financialpost.com / Trump 'elephant in the room' of Canada's election

nationalpost.com / As polls tighten in Quebec, the Bloc sees an opportunity to play ‘offence’

permalink / 6 stories from 4 sources in 14 hours ago #politics #carney #liberals #conservatives #federal-election +

Debate over Mark Carney’s climate plan faces tough scrutiny

April 23, 2025, 5:21 am

Facing mounting criticism in the run‐up to the federal election, political pundits and local stakeholders are dissecting Mark Carney’s climate proposals. Critics lambaste his plan for proposing to ditch the oil and gas emissions cap, arguing that such measures could jeopardize economic stability while the Liberals cheerfully reassess their approach.

nationalpost.com / Jordan Peterson says Canadians choosing path of ‘severe pain’ with Mark Carney

torontosun.com / EDITORIAL: The man behind the hockey mask

thestar.com / Carney campaigning in battleground B.C. ridings as election day approaches

permalink / 10 stories from 6 sources in 18 hours ago #politics #federal #economy #publicpolicy #climate +