TV Pitch Misrepresentation Sparks Political Friction

Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...

A Canadian producer claims his reality TV pitch on the journey to U.S. citizenship was misrepresented, igniting debate about creative integrity and political exploitation in media. The controversy has since become a talking point among critics who argue that political narratives are sometimes twisted for broader appeal.

citynews.ca / ‘A political football’: Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

thestar.com / 'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 hours ago #politics #parliament #federal #entertainment +

Poll Reveals Divided Views on Alberta Separatism

Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...

A recent survey finds that over half of Canadians understand Alberta’s separatist sentiments, even while nearly two-thirds oppose actual separation. The poll underscores the complex national debate over regional autonomy and economic disparity, leaving pundits and policymakers with plenty to chew on.

edmontonjournal.com / Friday's letters: Smith paving path to separation

citynews.ca / More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

thestar.com / More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 2 hours ago #politics #provincial #albert #bloc +

Quebec Liberal Leadership Debate’s Fiery Exchanges

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

During an intense leadership debate, candidates clashed by taking verbal aim at Pablo Rodriguez, questioning his Ottawa methods while Blackburn and Milliard weren't shy about throwing down the gauntlet. The lively political sparring added extra drama to the race, leaving onlookers both bemused and skeptical.

ledevoir.com / Pablo Rodriguez attaqué sur les méthodes d’Ottawa au débat des aspirants chefs libéraux

lapresse.ca / Débat des candidats à la direction du PLQ | Blackburn et Milliard jettent les gants contre Rodriguez

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 9 hours ago #politics #provincial #quebec #liberals +

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.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

winnipegfreepress.com / Khan removes MLA from critic role after ethics breach

thestar.com / Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but will remain in caucus after ethics probe

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #politics #conservatives #manitoba #ethics +

Toronto approves controversial bubble zone law amid fierce debate

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

In a heated council session, Toronto City Council approved a ‘bubble zone’ bylaw that restricts protests near schools, places of worship, and daycares. Critics decried the move as a backward step for free expression, while supporters claim it protects vulnerable communities—proving that even in Toronto, policy can be as bubbly as it is contentious.

theglobeandmail.com / Toronto city council debates controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw prohibiting protests near schools, religious institutions

torontosun.com / LILLEY: Council passes watered-down bubble-zone bylaw amid fierce opposition

cp24.com/ / ‘A big step backwards for Toronto’: Councillor on passing of ‘bubble zone’ bylaw - CP24

citynews.ca / Toronto City Council approves controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 14 hours ago #politics #law #ontario #canada +

Quebec premier reaffirms trust in minister despite mounting criticism

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

Facing allegations of conflict of interest, Quebec Premier Legault has reiterated his confidence in Minister Andrée Laforest. The reaffirmation, coming amid fierce opposition critique, leaves political pundits chuckling at the enduring loyalty in bureaucratic corridors.

ledevoir.com / Legault réitère sa confiance en sa ministre Andrée Laforest

lapresse.ca / Places en garderie et conflit d’intérêts | Legault réitère sa confiance envers la ministre Laforest

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 18 hours ago #politics #provincial #quebec #french +

G7 summit wrap-up in Banff sparks final day policy questions

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:21 am more...

At Banff, G7 finance ministers are wrapping up their summit with discussions on global trade, AI, and other pressing topics. On the final day, officials face tough questions while managing high-stakes banter and avoiding the kind of diplomatic mishaps that keep international watchers both bemused and reassured.

lapresse.ca / L’unité règne chez les ministres des Finances du G7 à Banff, affirme Champagne

calgaryherald.com / Varcoe: Tariffs loom over G7 finance ministers' meeting, but zero reflection of that in final statement

calgaryherald.com / G7 finance ministers in Banff commit to backing beleaguered Ukraine in communique tough on Moscow

nationalpost.com / Trump will be coming to Canada to attend G7 summit in June, White House confirms

thestar.com / Donald Trump will attend G7 summit in Alberta, White House confirms

ledevoir.com / Trump ira au sommet du G7 au Canada mi-juin

cp24.com/ / LIVE NOW: Finance Minster François-Philippe Champagne holds press conference at G7 - CP24

permalink / 14 stories from sources in 22 hours ago #politics #foreignpolicy #albert #canada +

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.

nationalobserver.com / Pierre Poilievre needs to fight for Canada

cbc.ca / Pressure mounting on Poilievre to fire campaign manager: sources

nationalpost.com / Separatists want to ‘hold Poilievre’s feet to the fire’ in Alberta byelection bid

lapresse.ca / Chambre des communes | Poilievre nomme 48 députés conservateurs porte-parole

nationalpost.com / Poilievre picks experience over fresh faces in 74-person ‘shadow cabinet’

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 36 hours ago #politics #parliament #poilievre #conservatives +

PM Mark Carney fields questions on new cabinet plans

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

Prime Minister Mark Carney held a media briefing following a secretive two‐day cabinet planning retreat on Parliament’s future. In a series of scheduled press conferences and live updates from Ottawa, he addressed reporters’ inquiries concerning legislative reforms and government strategies, offering insights amidst dynamic political maneuvering.

thewalrus.ca / Mark Carney Promised Affordable Housing. Now Comes the Impossible Part

torontosun.com / Carney shrugs off question about Liberal caucus Reform Act consideration

lapresse.ca / Avenir des relations canado-américaines | Le Canada collaborera si nécessaire, dit Carney

theglobeandmail.com / Carney to speak with media after cabinet gathers to plan for new Parliament

cp24.com/ / WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa - CP24

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 37 hours ago #politics #federal #carney +

Trump, South African President clash over ‘white genocide’ claims

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

In an almost surreal Oval Office encounter, President Trump and South African President Ramaphosa clashed over contentious claims of “white genocide.” Amid dimmed lights and dubious footage, the exchange left many baffled by the dramatic rhetoric—a moment that blends international diplomacy with an unexpected dash of theatricality.

citynews.ca / Trump seizes on videos of a fringe South African politician as evidence of threats to white farmers

globalnews.ca / Trump, South African president have tense exchange in Oval Office

ledevoir.com / Trump tend une embuscade à Ramaphosa, avec des accusations de «génocide blanc»

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 40 hours ago #politics #foreignpolicy #africa #trump +