ACTUAL NEWS: Weekly Recap 🇨🇦 Edition
- Olga Nesterova
- May 3
- 7 min read
May 3rd, 2025
MOMENTS OF THE WEEK
The Biggest Moment of the Week: Canada Elects Mark Carney as Prime Minister
The defining moment of this week was Canada’s federal election — a historic vote that ushered in a new political chapter under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Mark Carney has officially won Canada’s federal election, with CBC initially projecting a Liberal majority. The final count confirmed the Liberals fell just three seats shy of that mark, securing 169 seats in the 343-member Parliament. The Conservative Party took 144 seats, with its leader Pierre Poilievre losing his own seat in Parliament.
Carney's victory marks a stunning political ascent for the former central banker, who led the Liberals to reclaim national dominance after months of trailing in the polls. His campaign focused on economic stability, experienced leadership, and a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies — a message that galvanized voters across the country.
The Liberals flipped key ridings coast-to-coast and made decisive gains in battleground regions. Carney himself won in the Ottawa-area riding of Nepean, cementing his role as both party leader and national figurehead.
Throughout the campaign, Carney pledged to defend Canadian sovereignty, rebuild critical economic partnerships, and prioritize investments in public services and defense. His message of resilience and unity resonated, delivering the Liberals more than 52% of the popular vote compared to the Conservatives’ 41%.
Since then, Pierre Poilievre — despite being unelected — convinced Conservative MP Damien Kurek to give up his seat in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot, allowing Poilievre to run in a byelection.
The move has already prompted memes across Canadian social media.
As of this week, Mark Carney is officially the elected Prime Minister of Canada.
P.S. Congratulations, Canada! YOU did it! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
THIS MONTH
May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and learn about the rich cultures and histories of Asian communities in Canada. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the many contributions and achievements of Canadians of Asian descent who, throughout our history, have helped shape the country we know and love today.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2025 is: “Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity.”
This theme highlights the vibrant diversity within Asian Canadian communities and how this cultural richness has helped forge a shared, inclusive Canadian identity. The strength found in that diversity reflects a core value of what it means to be Canadian.
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THE LATEST NATIONAL NEWS
Prime Minister Carney delivered a rare fourth term for the Liberals by convincing Canadians he was the right leader to stand up to Trump while building a strong and sovereign Canada.
Trump, meanwhile, distorted the outcome of the Canadian election, claiming it was "pretty even" and that the candidate who "hated Trump the least won." He added that Carney "couldn't have been nicer on the phone" and mentioned that Carney would visit the White House "within the next week or less." Since then, the meeting has been scheduled for May 6th at the White House.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Carney, delivering his speech upon the election win: “We will fight back with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada. We will build an independent future for our country. Together we will build Canada worthy of our values.”
Prime Minister Carney spoke with President Zelenskyy, who congratulated him on his election. Carney reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting Ukraine. The two leaders agreed that a durable peace can only be achieved with Ukraine at the table. They will remain in close contact and meet at the G7 Summit in June.
Prime Minister Carney spoke with the President of European Council Costa who congratulated PM on his election. With his new government, Carney emphasized Canada’s role as a stable and reliable trading partner. The leaders agreed to strengthen the close economic relationship between Canada and the European Union.
Prime Minister Carney issued the following statement regarding the upcoming Royal Visit to Canada:
“Their Majesties The King and Queen will visit Canada on May 26 and 27, 2025. We will have the privilege of welcoming His Majesty King Charles III, who will deliver Canada’s Speech from the Throne on May 27. This will mark the first time in nearly 50 years that Canada’s Monarch participates in the State Opening of Parliament. This historic honour reflects the gravity of our times. Canada has a steadfast defender in our sovereign.”
Prime Minister Carney also announced that he will travel to Washington on May 5, 2025, for a meeting with President Trump on May 6. The leaders will discuss immediate trade tensions as well as the broader economic and security relationship between the two nations.
Additionally, Prime Minister Carney held a call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru. He emphasized the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and Canada’s role as a Pacific nation. The two leaders discussed deepening trade, defence, and commercial ties, and agreed to remain in close contact.
Meanwhile, a Conservative MP is stepping down to allow Pierre Poilievre to contest a byelection following Prime Minister Carney’s statement that one could be called “as soon as possible.” On Friday, the Conservative Party announced that MP-elect Damien Kurek would resign his seat to make way for Poilievre. Kurek was first elected in the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot in 2019, and the Conservatives retained the seat in Monday’s election with nearly 82 percent of the vote.
In a post on X, Poilievre said:“It is with humility and appreciation that I have accepted Damien Kurek’s offer to resign his seat.”
Please find the detailed news summary in the Daily Briefing
THE LATEST GLOBAL NEWS
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed sending American troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking — an offer she rejected, stating that "sovereignty is not for sale."
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as the pope, just days before a gathering of cardinals convenes to select a new leader for the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion members — and shortly after joking that he would "like to be pope."
Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration are exploring ways to challenge the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. According to the report, Internal Revenue Service lawyers have been examining whether the rules governing how nonprofits can lose their tax-exempt status could be revised, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States contributed the most to victory in World War II as "pretentious nonsense." Trump had posted that the U.S. was unmatched in "strength, bravery, or military brilliance" during the world wars and proposed a new holiday on May 8.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders in Moscow on May 9, rejecting Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a 3-day truce and instead demanding a 30-day ceasefire, according to Interfax-Ukraine. Reuters reports that Putin will now attend the Red Square parade via video communication. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who had recently pledged to attend the event, both canceled their plans due to sudden illness. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also withdrew from the parade, with his Defense Minister initially slated to attend in his place—only to later cancel as well. Under these circumstances, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakhstan's leaders will participate remotely via Skype.
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) has reportedly used a naval drone—the MAGURA unmanned surface vessel (USV)—to shoot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet near the port of Novorossiysk. This marks the first known instance of a naval drone successfully downing a fighter jet, setting a new precedent in modern warfare. The MAGURA, previously deployed to strike Russian naval vessels and infrastructure like the Kerch Bridge, has now expanded its operational scope in a dramatic and historic way. The strategic implications are considerable. By demonstrating that these drones can effectively target aircraft, Ukraine may force Russia to reassess the safety of its air operations over the Black Sea—potentially limiting flight zones or avoiding the area entirely out of caution. This could reshape air superiority dynamics in the region.
The Trump administration issued termination notices late Friday to employees at a worker health and safety agency that supports coal miners, firefighters, and others—despite appeals from a Republican lawmaker urging the preservation of its programs.
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was in a “transition period” and would ultimately perform “fantastically,” while minimizing concerns about the potential impact of a short-term recession. Asked in an NBC News interview whether a recession would be acceptable in the near term, Trump responded: “Look, yeah, it’s — everything’s OK. What we are — I said, this is a transition period. I think we’re going to do fantastically.”
The United States, Israel, and representatives of a newly formed international foundation are nearing an agreement to resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza, aiming to bypass Hamas control, Axios reported Friday, citing two Israeli officials and one U.S. source.
CARTOONS OF THE WEEK
NEWS CLIPS
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LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney holds press conference
Poilievre 'will be back in the House in no time': Andrew Scheer | Power & Politics
PM Carney faced weird questions from the "journalists" in Ottawa
POSTS OF THE WEEK
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