CBC Politics
Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit
The Conservative Party raised nearly $85 million in 2025 — a striking fundraising haul — yet still managed to post a $14 million deficit by year's end. The figures, drawn from financial audits filed with Elections Canada, raise questions about spending discipline at a party positioning itself for government. Burning through revenue faster than it comes in is a precarious posture heading into a competitive electoral cycle.
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Globe and Mail
Carney defends courting Saudi trade and investment
Canada is open for business with Saudi Arabia, and Prime Minister Carney isn't apologizing for it. On the first Canadian PM visit to the kingdom in 26 years, Carney made clear that diplomatic pragmatism, not ideological alignment, will drive his trade agenda. The trip signals a deliberate pivot toward diversifying Canada's economic partnerships beyond its traditional allies.
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CBC Politics
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the mandatory minimum sentence for those who pay for sexual services from minors, reversing a lower court decision that had struck down the penalty. The ruling reaffirms the state's commitment to protecting children from exploitation in the commercial sex trade. Legal experts say the decision signals the court's willingness to uphold certain mandatory minimums where vulnerable populations are at stake.
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CBC Politics
Canada added 18,000 jobs in June as unemployment rate edged down
Canada's labor market posted another solid month in June, adding 18,000 jobs and nudging the unemployment rate down to 6.5 percent. The back-to-back gains signal continued resilience in the economy despite broader headwinds. For policymakers watching employment data ahead of rate decisions, the trend offers cautious optimism.
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