1️⃣ 🗳️ Mark Carney to Lead Minority Government After Tight Election
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured 169 of 343 seats—three short of a majority. While some headlines frame it as a win, this is technically a minority government. Carney is now expected to govern with support from other parties, most notably through a confidence-and-supply agreement with the Bloc Québécois. The NDP, now down to just 7 seats, may still offer selective legislative support.
2️⃣ 🚨 Vancouver Festival Attack Leaves 11 Dead in Targeted Car-Ramming
At Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day festival, a vehicle attack left 11 people dead and over 30 injured. The accused, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder. Police confirm it is not being treated as terrorism, though the motive remains under investigation.
3️⃣ 🇺🇸 Canadian Boycott of U.S. Goods and Travel Gains Momentum
Following Trump’s renewed tariffs and hostile rhetoric, a surge of Canadians are boycotting U.S. goods and canceling travel south. A recent survey shows 91% of Canadians prefer reducing reliance on U.S. trade and tourism. Alternative destinations like Mexico and Europe are seeing a boom in Canadian visitors.
4️⃣ 📱 Telus Tops Telecom Complaints as Consumer Grievances Climb
A new watchdog report shows Telus received the most complaints of any major telecom provider in Canada. Overall, telecom complaints rose 12%, mostly due to billing errors, poor service, and technical problems. Rogers and Bell were also high on the list.
5️⃣ 🧾 Tax Deadline Day: Canadians Rush to File Before Penalties Kick In
Today, April 30, is the deadline for most Canadians to file their 2024 taxes. CTV News warns that anyone who owes money and misses the deadline faces a 5% penalty, plus 1% interest per month. Self-employed Canadians have until June 16 to file, but interest starts accruing immediately after today.
