Mark Carney’s transition team has approached former Quebec premier Jean Charest for a role, though details remain unspecified and Charest is not seeking a ministerial position. Charest, who has a strong political background and was involved in the Canada-U.S. relations council, highlights the need for Canada to be self-reliant in a post-Trump world.
TL;DR: Prime Minister Trudeau asserts Canada will withstand the economic pain from retaliatory tariffs in the ongoing trade war with the U.S., promising government support for affected workers and businesses. Political leaders emphasize party unity and call for economic reforms, while a panel debates the urgency of an electoral mandate to address Canada’s broader economic…
TL;DR: Prominent Canadian tech leaders are rallying around Pierre Poilievre to push forward an innovation agenda they feel the current government has failed to deliver. They are collaborating under a WhatsApp group, “Build Canada,” to develop a strategic vision for the nation’s tech future. Synopsis: Canada’s tech leaders are aligning with Pierre Poilievre, hoping he…
TL;DR: Canada’s top tech leaders are rallying behind opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, hoping he will advance an innovative agenda previously promised by the Liberals but not yet delivered. Through the Build Canada group, industry leaders are crafting a vision for national growth they believe Poilievre can implement. Synopsis: In a strategic shift, Canada’s leading figures…