MP Gladu’s Floor-Crossing to Liberals Draws Mixed Reactions From Both Ends of the Spectrum Conservative and Liberal insiders had mixed reactions to Marilyn Gladu’s floor-crossing, given her past pro-life views on social conservative issues and long history with the conservative cause. Gladu, a long-time Conservative MP, announced on April 8 she is joining the Liberal caucus, making her the fourth Conservative MP to cross the floor since November. While Prime Minister Mark Carney and several Liberal MPs welcomed Gladu to their party, some Liberal insiders publicly expressed dismay at her joining. Liberal campaigner Claire Stiles called the move “a mistake,” saying that Gladu “does not reflect the values the Liberal Party of Canada should uphold.”

Parental Rights Group Calls for National Review of Youth Gender Transition Policies Parental rights activists gathered on Parliament Hill on May 5 to call for an independent nationwide review of policies on gender transitioning for youth. Speakers at the media event said Ottawa is out of step with a number of European countries and U.S. states that have tightened restrictions on puberty blockers, youth gender transition treatments, […]

Honda Cancels Plans to Build $15 Billion Electric Vehicle Factory in Canada: Report Honda is indefinitely suspending its plan to build a $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) factory in Ontario, according to a Japanese news outlet. Slow demand in the United States had forced the Japanese automaker to put hybrid vehicles at the “centre of its North American strategy,” and freeze plans for the EV factory, Nikkei Asia […]

Iran's Oil Storage Clock Is About to Run Out As U.S. blockade holds, Iran’s inability to store tens of millions of barrels of oil could alter the course of the war, analysts say.

Books Banned from Schools after Author Admits to Crimes The high-profile West Australian writer appeared in court in Fremantle on May 5 and pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

Alberta ‘Watching’ Youth Social Media Bans in Other Jurisdictions Alberta is adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach, paying close attention to any youth social media bans that Ottawa or other provinces may consider before making any decisions of its own, officials say. Federal Culture Minister Marc Miller has said Ottawa is “very seriously” considering a social media ban for children and youth as a key part of addressing online harms, and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced this week his plan to ban children from using social media accounts and artificial intelligence chatbots. The press secretary for Alberta Minister of Justice Mickey Amery said the province has no plans to follow suit at the moment.

Trump, First Lady Host Arrival Ceremony for King Charles, Queen Camilla The president rolled out the red carpet and pageantry for the royal couple’s state visit, the first of Trump’s second term.

Defence Wraps Up Submissions in China Influence Case Involving Ex-RCMP Officer, Argues No Criminal Intent The defence has wrapped up its submissions in the trial of former RCMP officer William Majcher, arguing no evidence exists that the former police inspector had criminal intent to threaten an alleged real estate fraudster on behalf of the Chinese regime. The prosecution concluded its case before B.C. Supreme Court Justice Martha Devlin in Vancouver

Cowichan Valley Land-Use Backlash Highlights Tension Between Global Goals and Local Concerns DUNCAN, B.C.—A planned overhaul of rural zoning rules in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, a region of small farms, artisanal shops, and lifestyle-focused residents, has been put on hold after weeks of public backlash. The Cowichan Valley Regional District voted April 22 to pause its proposed Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for six months, following protests, packed meetings, […]

Australia to Charge Big Tech New Levy to Pay News Companies for Content Tech giants have responded to a proposal to pay more money for sharing news content.

Why Marshall McLuhan Matters Now More Than Ever McLuhan was right. Media environments now shape thought, education, and public behaviour more powerfully than content itself.