Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks about joining the U.S. Golden Dome missile defence system don't conflict with his warning of the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. [Global]
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said four Canadians were part of a delegation touring the city of Jenin when Israeli Defence Forces fired warning shots in their vicinity [Global]
This article offers a close analysis of the Harper years (2006–2015) to demonstrate the significance of this period in cementing Canada's close relationship to Israel, and explores how the Trudeau Liberals sustained certain dimensions of that relationship. The article argues that during the Harper government, Canada's foreign policy towards Israel and Canada's domestic policy became increasingly intertwined. Based on analysis of policy, document, and media accounts, the article addresses: (i) the interface with Israel in foreign policy and in the United Nations; (ii) a pattern of what we term the “Israelization” of Canadian domestic politics; and (iii) the continuities since Justin Trudeau's election in 2015, which appeared in sharpened relief between 2023 and Trudeau's resignation in 2025. [International Journal]
Melissa Lantsman and Tim Uppal will remain as Conservative deputy leaders, while Arpan Khanna will serve as the party’s national outreach coordinator. Article content Pierre Paul-Hus, a Quebec MP, remains in his role as Quebec lieutenant. Mark Strahl, the MP for Chilliwack—Hope, will act as a special advisor for British Columbia. [National Post]
Currently seatless Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is eyeing an easy win in a not-yet-called byelection in rural Alberta, but locals say he could be caught in the middle of a growing firestorm over Alberta separation. [National Post]
Not only is B.C. home to three of the party's meagre parliamentary caucus of seven, including interim leader Don Davies, it is also one of just two provinces governed by a New Democrat, Premier David Eby, with the other being Manitoba under Wab Kinew, Desjarlais said. "It's not that people are opposed to putting an X beside the NDP on their ballots," Desjarlais said. [CP]
Dear Colleagues:Last month, Canadians elected a new Government to stand up for our country and to build a strong economy that works for everyone. As members of the 30th Ministry ... [PMO]
British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," at a critical time for national unity. [Global]
Internal government data tracks the number of children who died in care, with an open social work file or a case that had closed within a single year. [Global]
In a shocking moment during President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, Trump requested that videos be displayed purporting to show evidence of violence against white people in the country. [Axios]
TVA Group acting president and CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau placed some of the blame for the cuts on rivals like U.S.-based video streaming services, which he charged are causing the downfall of Canadian broadcasting. He says these players have been given "free rein" by the government and its regulators, while Canadian broadcasters have been forced to meet onerous licensing requirements that have restricted their operations. [CP]
Quebec tables bill to force streaming platforms to boost French content and set quotas, with exemptions for platforms focused on Indigenous programming. [Global]
Learn more about the biggest announcements and launches from Google’s 2025 I/O developer conference. [Google Blog]
The Calendar
0930 : Oshawa, ON - Industry Min Melanie Joly tours an automotive testing and research facility
1130 : Banff, AB - Finance Min François-Philippe Champagne meets with G7 Finance Ministers and Bank Governors.
1530 : Banff, AB - Finance Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters.
1600 : Oshawa, ON - Industry Min Melanie Joly speaks to reporters and meets with automotive industry memberrs.
Issued this day ...
… in 1981. Sc 888. Canadian Painters. Design: Pierre Fontaine.
This stamp from 1981 is one of a trio of stamps issued this day that year that that celebrates “Canadian Painters.”. The three painters in this issue are Quebecers Paul-Émile Borduas, Marc-Aurèle Fortin and Ontarian Frederick Varley (1881-1969) whose Self Portrait” (1945) appears on this stamp. This painting is part of the Hart House Collection but is often on loan to the Art Gallery of Ontario.