A quick look at Canada's May employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
Unemployment rate: 6.6 per cent (6.9)
Employment rate: 60.7 per cent (60.5)
Participation rate: 65.0 per cent (65.0)
Number unemployed: 1,482,400 (1,566,400)
Number working: 21,121,500 (21,033,700)
Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 13.4 per cent (14.3)
Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.6 per cent (5.8)
Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.3 per cent (5.7)
B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a "frank discussion" with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra about the cross-border softwood lumber dispute and tariffs.
The NDP says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, pushing Prime Minister Mark Carney's government closer to a majority.
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout's decision to cross the floor from the NDP to the Liberals puts Prime Minister Mark Carney's government at 170 seats — two short of a majority — with three byelections still to come on April 13.
In just 2 weeks, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, we will gather again for the 4th edition of the DARPAN Power Women of Influence, an empowering, women-focused celebration honouring trailblazers who are shaping industries, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend question period in Parliament today after all.
Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.