CBC Politics
'It's time to get serious,' Carney says after byelection sweep delivers him a majority government
Mark Carney secured a majority government in Monday's byelection sweep, giving him the parliamentary muscle to advance legislation that has long been blocked by opposition parties. His immediate priorities include affordability measures and a housing construction bill aimed at dramatically accelerating home builds. The majority removes the political gridlock that has hampered the Liberal agenda and sets the stage for a more aggressive legislative push.
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Globe and Mail
Conservatives say Poilievre’s leadership is secure after Liberals land majority
Pierre Poilievre's grip on the Conservative leadership appears firm despite the party's federal election loss, with MPs rallying behind the 8.2 million Canadians who cast ballots for the party as a show of enduring public support. Caucus members argue that vote total represents a clear mandate to remain at the helm of the opposition. For now, internal dissent appears muted, and Poilievre is expected to lead the Conservatives into the next electoral battle.
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Globe and Mail
Doug Ford defends plan to increase Ontario jail capacity by thousands
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to expand the province's jail capacity by more than 6,000 beds by 2050. The initiative comes amid growing pressure on the correctional system and Ford's broader tough-on-crime positioning. Supporters argue the expansion is a necessary response to overcrowding, while critics question whether building more jails addresses the root causes of crime.
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CBC Politics
Canada pledges $120M in humanitarian assistance as civil war in Sudan enters 4th year
Canada is committing over $120 million in humanitarian and development aid to Sudan and surrounding nations as the country's devastating civil war enters its fourth year. The funding targets both those suffering inside Sudan and the growing refugee populations straining neighboring countries. The pledge signals renewed international attention to one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
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