RCMP Findings Dispute Media Reports of Foreign Interference in Alberta Independence
Alberta Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis announced that the RCMP found no credible evidence of foreign interference in the province's independence movement. The statement directly challenges recent academic and media reports that warned Russia, the United States and AI‑driven actors were amplifying separatist sentiment. Ellis cited the RCMP deputy commissioner, confirming no intelligence linking foreign governments to Alberta separatists. The clarification aims to curb speculation and refocus the debate on domestic political dynamics.
Carney Grilled over Censorship, Media Subsidies on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Canada’s "free and open press," but the comment ignited a wave of criticism on X. Commentators accused the Liberal government of eroding media independence through extensive public subsidies, regulatory measures...
Alberta Woman Faces Human Rights Complaint for Opposing Pride Crosswalk
Alberta resident Benita Pederson is facing a human‑rights complaint after she handed out flyers urging Westlock to cancel a proposed Pride crosswalk featuring the transgender flag. The complaint, filed by Laurie Hodge—now a town councilor—accuses the flyers of discriminating on...
National Legacy Media Benefited From Fund Meant for "Local Journalism"
The Liberal government’s Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), launched in 2019 with a $50 M CAD (≈$37 M USD) budget to aid news deserts, has largely funded legacy media. Records disclosed that major outlets such as the Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Winnipeg Free Press...
Carney Announces $25 Billion "Canada Strong Fund"
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $25 billion Canadian sovereign wealth vehicle, the Canada Strong Fund, a day before the Liberal spring economic update. The fund will draw on surplus government reserves and invest in equities, bonds and strategic projects, managed...
Leaked Federal Training Says Equal Treatment Can Be Discriminatory
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) leaked a mandatory training that requires public servants to apply a “Black‑Centric Lens,” arguing that treating everyone the same can be discriminatory. The self‑paced course promotes “substantive equality,” meaning outcomes should be equalized by...
Federal Judge Prevents Deportation of Humboldt Broncos Killer
A Federal Court judge issued an emergency stay that temporarily blocks the deportation of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver convicted for the 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash that killed 16 people. The order pauses his removal while judges assess a...
Parliament Urged to End Assisted Suicide for Non-Terminal Patients
Canada's medical‑assistance-in-dying (MAID) law was expanded in 2021 with a second stream, “Track 2,” allowing non‑terminal patients—including those with mental illness—to access assisted death. Between 2021 and 2024, 2,050 Canadians died under this provision. Disability group Inclusion Canada is urging Parliament...
Elections Alberta Wants Court Injunction to Review Independence Group's Finances
Elections Alberta has asked a judge to adjourn its hearing with the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) and issue an injunction compelling the group to disclose its finances. APP, a non‑profit that collected over CAD 1 million (≈ US $730,000) in 2022 and CAD 103,000 (≈ US $75,000)...
Confidence in Carney’s Pipeline Promise Sinks: Energy Industry Survey
A new ATB Cormark Capital Markets survey shows confidence that a new Canadian oil pipeline will receive fast‑track federal approval has slipped to 46%, down from 52% a year earlier. At the same time, belief that the Liberal government will...
Group Pushes Ottawa to Ban Flavoured Vapes
Anti‑smoking groups and a University of Ottawa doctor are pressuring Health Minister Marjorie Michel to prohibit flavored vaping products nationwide. They cite a Health Canada study showing that 21% of the 300,000 Canadians who quit smoking in 2024 used vapes, while...
EXCLUSIVE: Alberta to Ban Vapes if New Bill From UCP MLA Passes
Alberta United Conservative Party MLA Chelsae Petrovic has tabled Bill 208, the Vaping Reduction Act, which would prohibit single‑use vaping products across the province. The proposal arrives amid Health Canada data showing that roughly one‑fifth of Canadians who quit smoking...
EXCLUSIVE: Dreeshen Says Alberta's New Trucking Hub May Help Reduce Costs
Alberta’s Transportation and Economic Corridors Ministry is rolling out a digital pre‑trip inspection and permitting hub, scheduled to go live this month. The online platform enables carriers to plan routes, secure permits faster and avoid hazards such as low‑clearance bridges....
CAF Members Used Personal Social Media to Spy on Canadians' Covid Opinions
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) covertly monitored Canadians' social‑media commentary on the pandemic through an initiative dubbed Operation Laser. Units without formal intelligence training used personal laptops and accounts to scrape platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, Instagram and Facebook, exceeding...
First Nation Goes to Court to Kill Alberta Independence Petition
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed for an emergency injunction in Edmonton’s Court of King’s Bench to block a citizen‑initiated petition calling for an Alberta independence referendum. The petition, which has amassed more than 178,000 signatures, meets the threshold...