Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor-General
Louise Arbour, celebrated jurist and former Supreme Court Justice, has been appointed Canada's 31st Governor-General. Arbour brings a distinguished international profile to the role, having also served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals. Her appointment signals a continued emphasis on legal expertise and global credibility at the vice-regal level.
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CBC Politics
Poilievre says those who vote for Alberta separation 'are not our enemies'
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Canadians not to treat potential Alberta separatist voters as adversaries, arguing that offering the province "hope" is the more effective antidote to secessionist sentiment. The comments signal a deliberate effort by the federal Conservative leader to defuse Western alienation without alienating the separatist-curious voters his party depends on. It is a careful balancing act as separatist rhetoric in Alberta grows louder following the federal election.
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Globe and Mail
Poilievre issues call for national unity, federalism reform in speech to Albertans
Pierre Poilievre used a speech to Albertans to call for national unity while acknowledging that Canada must confront the underlying grievances fueling separatist sentiment in the province. The Conservative leader framed the conversation as one about reforming federalism rather than ignoring the fractures within it. His remarks signal a strategic effort to speak directly to western alienation while positioning himself as a unifying force ahead of a potential federal election.
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CBC Politics
Carney confirms Trump-delayed Gordie Howe bridge will open this week
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, the long-anticipated crossing linking Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan, will open by the end of this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Tuesday. The opening comes after delays tied to tensions with the Trump administration complicated the final stages of the project. The bridge represents a major new trade corridor between Canada and the United States at a critical moment in the bilateral relationship.
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