Skip to Content Subscribe Our Offers My Account Manage My Subscriptions FAQ Newsletters Canada Canadian True Crime Canadian Politics Health World Israel & Middle East Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Comics NP News Quiz New York Times Crossword Horoscopes Life Eating & Drinking Style Sponsored Play for Ontario Travel Travel Canada Travel USA Travel International Cruises Travel Essentials Culture Books Celebrity Movies Music Theatre Television Business Essentials Advice Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Buy Canadian Home Living Outdoor Living Kitchen & Dining Tech Style & Beauty Personal Care Entertainment & Hobbies Gift Guide Travel Guide Amazon Prime Day Deals Savings National Post Store More Sports Hockey Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Golf Tennis Driving Vehicle Research Reviews News Gear Guide Obituaries Place an Obituary Place an In Memoriam Classifieds Place an Ad Celebrations Working Business Ads Archives Healthing Epaper Manage Print Subscription Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ Newsletters Canada World Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Life Shopping Epaper Manage Print Subscription HomeEditorsAfternoon front page: The CBC-fuelled source of Carney's power; why the PM felt safe making false statements about the bridge; and moreCatch up on the stories we’re following todayLast updated 36 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the start of a First Ministers meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Thursday July 23, 2026. Photo by Tim Krochak/PostmediaIt’s Friday, July 24. 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 AccountorCanadians over age 60 “are plainly the most powerful voting bloc in Canada — and they are also the most out of touch with the struggles of the average Canadian, largely insulated, by economic privilege, from the fallout of our Liberal Lost Decade,” Hamm argues. The United States side of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is shown on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Photo by DAN JANISSE/WINDSOR STAR/Postmedia“I am afraid I know the answer,” writes Cosh. “The prime minister anticipated that flatly false statements, statements he must have known to be false, would quickly be obscured by Canadian strategic navel-gazing … and by the usual ‘Conservatives pounce!’ news framing of the issue.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a ceremony celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, July 24, 2026. Photo by TREVOR WILHELM/WINDSOR STAR/PostmediaWhile many members of the media from Michigan attended the ribbon cutting, American dignitaries were excluded from the celebration after President Donald Trump’s latest threat of 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian exports. The price of happiness in countries around the world. Photo by RemitlyThe study, which aimed to determine the price of happiness by country, determined that Canada is the 14th most expensive nation in the world to purchase joy. 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.