The King’s speech touched on Liberal election pledges and offered promises of a better future, less dependent on the United States

Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to sender.

Since 2000, women’s representation in Canadian Parliament has declined on several occasions, showing uneven progress. Disparities among parties and regions remain a concern.

Elections Canada is confirming there was an “error” on the label of a special ballot envelope in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne — where the Liberal candidate defeated the Bloc Québécois by a single vote.

Seat swaps more than doubled compared to the last election, and all 59 seats that flipped went to the Liberals or the Conservatives.

Canada’s voter gender gap is not just about party preference — it reflects deeper ideological divides shaped by cultural values, policy priorities and gender identities.

The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.

Naheed Nenshi, leader of the provincial NDP, will run in Edmonton-Strathcona, while Alberta Republican Party Leader Cam Davies will run in a separate by-election