CBC Politics
Carney says Canada's U.S. ties have become 'weaknesses' that must be corrected
Canada's deep economic integration with the United States has left it dangerously exposed, Prime Minister Mark Carney warned, calling those ties "weaknesses" that require urgent correction. The remarks come as Trump's sweeping tariffs continue to hammer Canadian workers in the auto, steel, and lumber sectors. Carney's framing signals a broader strategic pivot — diversifying Canada's trade relationships is no longer optional, it's a national priority.
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CBC Politics
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices
Canada's inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in March, fueled by a record-breaking 21.2% monthly surge in gasoline prices. The spike marks the steepest single-month jump in gas costs ever recorded, putting renewed pressure on household budgets. The data signals that energy volatility remains a significant driver of price instability for Canadian consumers.
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Globe and Mail
Federal tax break on gas and diesel takes effect today
The federal government's tax break on fuel kicks in today, offering Canadians immediate relief at the pump. Drivers can expect to save roughly 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and four cents per litre on diesel. The measure provides tangible short-term relief as households continue to grapple with elevated living costs.
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Globe and Mail
Loss of federal funding puts national rehab group for violent sexual offenders at risk
Circles of Support and Accountability, a rehabilitation program with a proven track record of reducing reoffending among violent sexual offenders, is facing potential collapse after losing federal funding. The organization warns that site closures could leave high-risk individuals without structured community oversight, increasing danger to the public. The funding cut threatens to dismantle one of the few evidence-based interventions shown to meaningfully reduce sexual violence recidivism.
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Globe and Mail
B.C. tabling legislation to suspend Indigenous law, sources say
B.C. Premier David Eby is moving to suspend Indigenous law through new legislation, citing serious litigation risk exposed by a recent court ruling on the province's mineral claims regime. The decision, which drew on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, has rattled the province's legal standing on resource development. The move signals the government is prioritizing legal certainty over its landmark Indigenous rights commitments, at least in the short term.
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