TRENDING TODAY
LIBERALS OPEN 14-POINT LEAD OVER CONSERVATIVES IN NEW POLL — A survey from Liaison Strategies puts Mark Carney’s Liberal Party of Canada at 46%, ahead of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party of Canada at 32%, with the New Democratic Party of Canada trailing at 9%.
CARNEY AND POILIEVRE SHOW RARE UNITY ON FOREIGN STAGE — Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre are signalling a more cooperative tone abroad, with the Conservative leader saying the two are in regular contact and presenting a united front while representing Canada internationally
CANADIAN PERSONNEL WITHDRAWN FROM IRAQ AMID ESCALATING IRAN CONFLICT — NATO has pulled Canadian forces and civilians from Iraq as tensions rise in the war involving Iran, with Defence Minister David McGuinty confirming all personnel are safe.
CALGARY BUILDS RECORD HOUSING SUPPLY AS RENTAL CONSTRUCTION SURGES — A new report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows Calgary hit a fourth straight year of record homebuilding in 2025, driven largely by a major increase in rental construction aimed at improving affordability and supply.
AVI LEWIS EMERGES AS FRONTRUNNER AHEAD OF NDP LEADERSHIP VOTE — Avi Lewis says his campaign has built strong momentum and fundraising strength heading into the New Democratic Party of Canada leadership convention, positioning him as a leading contender to replace Jagmeet Singh.
POLICY DIGEST
CARNEY ACCUSED OF “HIDING” CLIMATE POLICIES THROUGH DECONFLICTION — A commentary by Kenneth P. Green argues Mark Carney has reduced political backlash by repackaging controversial policies, while still advancing Canada’s net-zero agenda in ways critics say reduce transparency and increase economic impact.
CARNEY NEARS MAJORITY, BUT PIPELINE DEADLINE LOOMS AS BIGGEST TEST — Mark Carney could secure a narrow majority for the Liberal Party of Canada after upcoming by-elections, but tensions with Alberta and a looming July 1 deadline on a major oil sands pipeline deal—championed by Danielle Smith—pose significant economic and national unity risks for Canada.
CARNEY’S “MIDDLE POWER” STRATEGY DISMISSED AS GEOPOLITICAL FANTASY — In a commentary, Stephen Nagy argues Mark Carney’s vision of middle-power cooperation is detached from reality, warning that Canada must strengthen defence and confront challenges from powers like China and the United States rather than rely on diplomacy alone.
EUROPE EYES FRANCE’S NUCLEAR SHIELD AS SECURITY TENSIONS RISE — Allies are increasingly considering protection under Emmanuel Macron’s nuclear deterrent, raising questions about whether Canada should follow as strains within NATO grow amid pressure from Donald Trump and ongoing global conflict.
OTTAWA TO CUT $800M FOREIGN AID CLIMATE FUND — Global Affairs Canada plans to wind down a major international climate financing program as the Canada government looks to reduce spending and scale back foreign aid commitments.