Joly Rebukes U.S. Senators' Jokes, Carney Raises Millions in Leadership Bid

A Daily Recap

Joly Responds to Jokes About Canada Becoming 51st State

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly addressed a group of U.S. senators, including Republican Lindsey Graham, at the Munich Security Conference. During the discussion, some senators joked about U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st state. Joly responded firmly, stating that such remarks are disrespectful to Canada and its people.

Mark Carney Raises $1.9 Million for Liberal Leadership Bid

Financial data from Elections Canada reveals that Mark Carney has raised $1.9 million for his campaign to lead the federal Liberals. This amount surpasses his closest competitor by more than eight times.

Ottawa's Outsourcing Spending Reaches Record High: Despite promises to curb outsourcing, the federal government spent a record $17.8 billion on outsourcing in the past year, a 13.5% increase from the previous year.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh prioritizes an east-west clean electricity network over new pipelines for expanding Canada's energy market.

Finance Minister John Lohr announced a reserve fund in the Nova Scotia budget to address potential U.S. tariffs.

Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga expresses concerns about the government's upcoming Africa strategy, fearing it may lack sufficient funding.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal with no scheduled events.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre attends a party fundraising event in Thornhill.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with United Steelworkers members in Hamilton.

The tree planted by John F. Kennedy during his visit to Ottawa in 1961 was a red oak (Quercus rubra). Russian President Vladimir Putin planted a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) in December 2000.