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Politics Insider: Poilievre says the Liberal elites are trying to change him
Pierre Poilievre is leaning into his outsider brand, framing Liberal criticism as an establishment attempt to silence a threat to their grip on power. The messaging is calculated — positioning himself as a candidate who rattles the right cages. Meanwhile, Ottawa has announced the closure of an Arctic naval facility, a decision that critics will read as a retreat from Canada's commitment to northern sovereignty at a time of heightened geopolitical tension.
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Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high
Canada's labour market took another hit in April, shedding 18,000 jobs and pushing unemployment to a six-month high. The country has now lost 112,000 jobs since January, with weakness concentrated across three of the first four months of the year. Ongoing U.S. tariff pressure and trade uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on economic momentum.
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Premier Smith urges Ottawa to finalize deal with Alberta within days
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pressing the federal government to close a deal within days on conditions tied to a proposed new oil pipeline and carbon-capture project. The urgency signals that patience in Edmonton is running thin after prolonged negotiations with Ottawa. How the two governments resolve their differences could have significant implications for Canada's energy sector and climate strategy.
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Carney not planning to allow senators in Liberal caucus, senior government official says
Mark Carney will keep the Senate arm's-length from the Liberal parliamentary caucus, maintaining the separation Justin Trudeau established when he expelled senators in 2014. The decision puts to rest speculation that Carney might reverse course as he works to consolidate his grip on the party. It signals Carney intends to preserve the convention of an independent upper chamber rather than use it as a partisan lever.
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