Global National: Politics in Flux as Federal Budget Passes
On a tense evening in the House of Commons, the fate of the Liberal government teetered on a knife-edge as MPs cast their votes on a crucial confidence motion concerning the federal budget. The stakes couldn’t have been higher, with the government needing support from opposition members or abstentions to ensure the budget’s passage. With the Liberals lacking a majority, every vote counted in this roll-call scenario. David Akin provides a detailed account of the unfolding drama and its implications on the government’s future.
In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith is once again leveraging the notwithstanding clause, this time to uphold contentious legislation surrounding the use of pronouns in schools, regulations governing female sports, and access to gender-affirming healthcare. This marks a critical juncture, as it would be the second time within a month that the clause has been invoked. After previously utilizing it to resolve a protracted teachers’ strike, Smith’s government is now facing heightened scrutiny as it stands its ground on societal issues that have sparked significant debate. Global’s Morgan Black reports from the heart of the political discourse in Alberta.
Across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom is witnessing a transformative moment under the Labour government’s proposed reforms to the asylum system—regarded as the most significant overhaul in decades. Home Secretary has characterized the current approach as “unfair and broken,” pointing to illegal migration as a root cause of social discord. The proposed reforms would convert refugee status into a temporary designation while eliminating guaranteed housing support for new asylum seekers. Vincent McAviney delves into the potential ramifications of these changes on both migrants and the communities they seek to join.
Stay tuned as these unfolding events shape the political landscape in Canada and beyond, signaling a period of uncertainty and change.
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