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Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the Trump administration's criticism of Canada's wildfire management 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'shameful,' noting Canadian crews assisted in U.S. wildfires last year. Trump threatened additional tariffs over alleged negligence, as 959 active wildfires burned across Canada, affecting air quality for over 100 million Americans.
The Ontario Court of Appeal overturned Pat King's acquittal on three intimidation counts, ordering a new sentencing hearing. The court called the 2022 convoy a coordinated attack on Ottawa residents.
The commentary criticizes Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford for politicizing a tragic shooting at a street festival, arguing his response was opportunistic and lacked substance. It contrasts his approach with incumbent Olivia Chow's dignified statement, suggesting Bradford's rhetoric is empty and fails to offer real solutions.
The author argues that Ontario PC MPPs are abusing taxpayer-funded hotel expenses despite living near the legislature, highlighting the hypocrisy of politicians who enjoy long breaks and high salaries while billing for unnecessary accommodations. The piece contends this reflects a broader pattern of entitlement and waste within the Ontario government.
Andrew Coyne argues that the Conservative Party of Canada is experiencing intellectual poverty and performative anger, as exemplified by leader Pierre Poilievre's infighting. He contends that while there is a debate about conservatism, good ideas are not being translated into policy by Conservatives themselves.
This commentary argues that Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, is awakening to the need for greater self-reliance and hard power in response to geopolitical fractures and U.S. trade threats. It contends that Canada's natural resources and values position it well to navigate a more competitive world.
This commentary argues that Chief Justice Richard Wagner's personal history, particularly his father's political defeat, shapes his approach to the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Quebec's Bill 21. It suggests that Wagner's commitment to public service and leadership, inherited from his father, will influence his ruling on this landmark case.
B.C. Premier David Eby said he will tell Prime Minister Mark Carney to hold the line on USMCA and resist a bad trade deal with the U.S. Eby also wants Ottawa to adopt American-style anti-racketeering laws to target organized crime facilitators, and stressed that softwood lumber must be part of any resolution.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that all Progressive Conservative MPPs who charged hotel expenses for stays in downtown Toronto will repay them, though his office has not confirmed repayments. Tourism Minister Stan Cho resigned after claiming over $16,000, and three other MPPs claimed significant amounts.
The authors argue that Canada faces a steep fiscal challenge in meeting its NATO pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, given its high debt and low current spending. They contend that a credible fiscal plan is needed, and that the fall budget must outline difficult choices on taxes, spending, and borrowing.