The Ontario Liberals are boasting that they will balance the province’s books a year earlier than their Progressive Conservative rivals, but that promise hinges on billions of dollars in funding from Ottawa and a host of other favorable assumptions. The Liberal costing document released Monday forecasts a deficit of just $ 5-billion in fiscal 2025-26, … Read more
Global News at 5:30 Toronto Ontario’s political leaders meet with supporters on the first official day of campaigning. The sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is finally set to begin. And, the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game Two of their playoff series. .
Josh Frydenberg has taken aim at “so-called independents” at the launch of his campaign to retain the seat of Kooyong, claiming their election would lead to chaos and a hung parliament. Key points: Mr Frydenberg said voting for independent candidates would deliver a Labor government His challenger in the formerly safe seat, Monique Ryan, has … Read more
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre arrives for a press conference outside the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, on April 28.Justin Tang / The Canadian Press Earlier this week, Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre held a press conference and, once again, rubbished the Bank of Canada. The message was confusing – something about prohibiting … Read more
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre arrives for a press conference outside the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, on April 28.Justin Tang / The Canadian Press Earlier this week, Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre held a press conference and, once again, rubbished the Bank of Canada. The message was confusing – something about prohibiting … Read more
Piers Morgan vowed Monday to eradicate cancel culture and hit back at the “illiberal liberals,” “trans trojans” and hypocritical politicians and celebrities – including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – who do not abide by free speech. The 57-year-old kicked off the first episode of his new show, “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” with a blistering monologue … Read more
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Former lower house speaker Josh Teague has confirmed he will seek the Liberal Party leadership following last month’s election drubbing. Key points: Steven Marshall announced he would quit the leadership role a day after his election loss Nick McBride and now Josh Teague have indicated an intention to seek the position David Speirs has also … Read more
After 16 years as second in command of the Tasmanian Liberals, Jeremy Rockliff has been officially confirmed as the state’s next Premier. Key points: Jeremy Rockliff had been deputy prime minister since the Liberals took power in 2014 Mr Rockliff has previously said he was a fan of former Liberal Prime Minister Tony Rundle’s leadership … Read more
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is resigning from politics. Key points: Peter Gutwein says he had “focused on everyone else’s family. I now want to spend some time focusing on my own” He has led the Tasmanian Liberal government since Will Hodgman resigned from politics in 2020 He said he would remain the … Read more