MP Gladu’s Floor-Crossing to Liberals Draws Mixed Reactions From Both Ends of the Spectrum Conservative and Liberal insiders had mixed reactions to Marilyn Gladu’s floor-crossing, given her past pro-life views on social conservative issues and long history with the conservative cause. Gladu, a long-time Conservative MP, announced on April 8 she is joining the Liberal caucus, making her the fourth Conservative MP to cross the floor since November. While Prime Minister Mark Carney and several Liberal MPs welcomed Gladu to their party, some Liberal insiders publicly expressed dismay at her joining. Liberal campaigner Claire Stiles called the move “a mistake,” saying that Gladu “does not reflect the values the Liberal Party of Canada should uphold.” View article →

Ford Criticizes Carney’s Deal Slashing Chinese EV Tariffs, Citing Threats to Ontario Jobs Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with Beijing to allow Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) into Canada is a “mess” that will harm Ontario’s automakers. Speaking in Beijing on Jan. 16, Carney announced that Canada will reduce tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles per year from 100 percent to 6.1 […] View article →