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Or sign-in if you have an account.Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the 2025 G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia/FileIt’s Thursday, May 21. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorFor all the posturing on both sides, there has been no hint of progress in easing U.S.-Canada tensions or on the upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement review, and that has business leaders and politicians worried. Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa May 7, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaPoilievre said that all members of his Conservative caucus will be joining him in campaigning and added that he understands why “federal Liberal irritants” like the gun “buyback” and restrictions on oil and gas developments are driving resentment in the province. B.C. Premier David Eby addresses a news conference at the legislature in Victoria on April 2, 2026. Photo by Government of B.C.Russ writes that after apartheid ended in South Africa, “rather than becoming a movement for national healing, the politics that followed evolved into something that included almost punitive dispossession of property, vicious rhetoric, and history wars. Sound familiar?” A Toronto driver has successfully appealed a red light ticket he got nearly two decades back. Photo by AdobeStock“The Justice of the Peace’s reasons for conviction were inadequate and failed to address any of the central issues raised at trial,” the appeal judge ruled. “Finally, I observe that sarcastic remarks uttered by a Justice to a legally untrained person who is presumed innocent are unbecoming,” he also noted. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser speaks at a news conference in the House of Commons foyer in Ottawa, April 22, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaSean Fraser said the bill was written to maintain “a very high threshold” for what constitutes as hate, and suggested that it would not outright criminalize terror and hate symbols displayed at protests. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.