The Minister of Industry yesterday said cabinet needs new powers to protect Canadians in a “chaotic and dangerous world.” Opposition MPs in response recalled cabinet’s unlawful 2022 crackdown on the Freedom Convoy that saw anti-terrorist laws misused to freeze peaceful protestors' bank accounts: "Why should Canadians trust you with these extraordinary powers given your government’s record?: READ MORE
Free counseling, nursing, home visits, transportation, eyeglasses and other “supplemental health services” for illegal immigrants and refugee claimants cost hundreds of millions last year, new records show. Expenses tabled in Parliament followed a Commons health committee vote to audit the $884.6 million a year Interim Federal Health Program: "Six and a half million Canadians don’t have a family doctor." READ MORE
Cabinet is developing an auto policy after Prime Minister Mark Carney granted Chinese carmakers broad access to the battery electric vehicle market. The Department of Finance had accused China of predatory trade practices: "I look forward to seeing it." READ MORE
Cash grants to Ukraine war refugees cost taxpayers $839 million, says the Department of Immigration. Ukrainians offered free flights from the war zone were paid $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per minor child on landing in Canada: "There is a perception of unfairness." READ MORE
Cabinet’s failed Two Billion Trees Program cost nearly a half billion dollars before it was wrapped up last November 4, documents show. The program fell 89 percent short of its tree planting target: "How many trees were planted?" READ MORE
A majority of candidates questioned following the 2025 general election said they were convinced foreign agents tried to influence voters, says Elections Canada research. And almost half believed illegal money was funneled into the campaign: "Forty-nine percent thought there were problems with foreign money." READ MORE
Cabinet yesterday in an abrupt climbdown suspended MPs’ study of what it touted as a key bill to combat anti-Semitism. The quick withdrawal by Liberals on the Commons justice committee came only minutes after the Government House Leader demanded passage of Bill C-9: "This is about making Parliament work." READ MORE
When I was about to enter my first year of primary school, a specialist told me I would be unable to pass the first grade. I cried. Later I was able to get a four-year honours degree, to be published, to be in the labour market and travel to 50 countries all over the world. Perhaps it is sweet revenge. Everyone is different on the autism spectrum. We need to forge our path to happiness. Never give up.
