Hafiz wins Scarborough Southwest Liberal nomination despite surfacing of disturbing decade-old posts
Insider candidate defeats federal MP in contest overshadowed by last-minute scandal and deeper questions about riding association’s culture.
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Disturbing social media posts surface involving Scarborough Southwest Liberal nomination candidate
Just before Scarborough Southwest Liberals head to the polls, a front-runner’s decade-old Facebook activity sparks vetting questions
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Economy
Carney puts $25 billion on the table to make every Canadian an owner in the country’s future
Equity, not debt. Indigenous partnerships, union jobs, and a stake for every Canadian. The Canada Strong Fund is nation-building with lessons learned.
Avi Lewis says he won’t seek Boulerice’s Quebec seat, sidesteps question on Beaches–East York bid
NDP leader says Quebecers deserve Quebec representation, but won’t say whether he’s eyeing a Toronto-area riding
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Economy
Carney pitches made-in-Canada sovereign wealth fund to build the next century
In a direct YouTube announcement, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the Canada Strong Fund, the nation’s first sovereign wealth fund designed to reshape domestic ownership and economic independence.
Kinew pledges first-of-its-kind social media ban, but enforcement could mean the end of online anonymity
Manitoba Premier’s plan follows Australia’s lead, but identity verification could create a provincial surveillance dragnet
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Regional
NDP’s only Quebec MP set to abandon Ottawa for Québec solidaire in early blow to new leader Avi Lewis
Departure of Alexandre Boulerice means 16% of the caucus has walked away less than a month into Lewis's leadership
‘I think about Canadians’: Carney rejects unrealistic U.S. trade demands and declares new era of sovereignty
In a blunt press conference, the prime minister made it clear Canada is done begging for a trade deal the Americans are already breaking.
Carney Liberals recruit Erin O’Toole and opposition heavyweights for cross-partisan trade council
Mark Carney is enlisting his political rivals to defend Canada's economic interests, and Erin O'Toole is answering the call.
Carney’s 'Canada Strong' blueprint enters new phase as Prime Minister doubles down on economic self-reliance
Carney doubles down on Canada First sovereignty push, framing U.S. reliance as 'weakness' in new national address
Carney defends temporary gas tax cut as 'bridge' for working Canadians squeezed by Iran war fallout
Prime Minister insists $2.4-billion measure balances immediate relief with long-term economic discipline
Carney defends floor-crosser majority, vows end to 'cats and dogs' filibustering
Carney dismisses legitimacy questions, vows end to 'showboating' in House as majority secured