Investigative Journalist Joel Gilbert – the Man Behind the Letitia James Files: The Gateway Pundit’s “Letitia Files” Become National News with Criminal Referral – AND MORE IS COMING OUT SOON!

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/investigative-journalist-joel-gilbert-man-behind-letitia-james/

By Joel Gilbert – the investigative journalist who exposed the Letisha James Files.

Stay tuned….. Joe is not done yet!

Look for his latest update on Letisha James’s mortgage fraud in a NEW REPORT with NEW EVIDENCE coming soon!

Previously on TGP:

Big Development: Is Letitia James Guilty of Mortgage Fraud?

Mortgage Fraud Alert: Did Letitia James Marry Her Father?

The Letitia Files: Did Letitia James Illegally Hire a Nonprofit for Her 2013 Campaign?

Revealed: NY Attorney General Letitia James Declares Virginia Home Her ‘Principal Residence’

New for Letitia Files: Is Letitia James’ Rage Against Trump Really a “Daddy Issue?”

The Gateway Pundit readers have helped drive “The Letitia Files,” my recent articles and one by Sam Antar, about the questionable mortgage practices of NY Attorney General Letitia James into the national news and to the Department of Justice. Continue…

More…

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/here-are-gateway-pundit-reports-legal-documents-letitia/

BREAKING: Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Deputy Chief of Staff Darin Selnick Following Internal Leak Investigation

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/breaking-secretary-pete-hegseth-removes-deputy-chief-staff/

Secretary Pete Hegseth has placed Deputy Chief of Staff Darin Selnick on administrative leave. This action follows an ongoing investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive military information.

Selnick, an Air Force veteran and former senior adviser to Concerned Veterans for America, was escorted from the Pentagon on Tuesday, according to Politico.

Politico reported: Continue…

Austria: Foreign Nationals Made Up Nearly Half of All Criminal Suspects in 2024, New Data Shows

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/austria-foreign-nationals-made-up-nearly-half-all/

Nearly half of all crime suspects in Austria last year were foreign nationals, even though they represent just 20% of the population, according to the 2024 criminal police report. This stark disparity has reignited fierce political debate over migration and its broader impact on Austrian society. Continue…

UK Supreme Court Delivers Major Blow to Trans Lobby — Rules ‘Woman’ Only Refers to Biological Females (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/uk-supreme-court-delivers-major-blow-trans-lobby/

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman” refers to a biological female.

The case, which was originally brought by transgender-skeptical feminists against the regional Scottish government, sought to establish in law whether the word woman referred to a biological female or included people who identify as such.

“The unanimous decision of this court is that the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex,” Patrick Hodge, deputy president of the Supreme Court, said as he delivered his judgment on Wednesday.

“Therefore, a person with a Gender Recognition Certificate in the female gender does not come within the definition of a ‘woman’ under the Equality Act 2010 and the statutory guidance issued by the Scottish ministers is incorrect.” Continue…

New ATF Deputy Director, Who Has Been with the Agency Since 2005, Appointed After Second-in-Command Was Forced Out in Major Shakeup

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/new-atf-deputy-director-who-has-been-agency/

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has forced out its second-in-command, Deputy Director Marvin Richardson, and replaced him with career government agent Robert Cekada.

Richardson, a 35-year veteran of the agency, was reportedly given a choice: resign or be removed. According to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters, Richardson submitted his resignation late Wednesday after pressure mounted from top brass within the Trump administration.

Stepping into the role is Robert Cekada, who has been with the ATF since 2005.

Cekada’s appointment has drawn immediate scrutiny from conservatives, who question whether his extensive background in regulatory enforcement signals a more aggressive approach to targeting lawful gun owners.

With a resume that includes overseeing ATF’s Office of Regulatory Operations and serving as Special Agent in Charge of high-profile field divisions, Cekada has spent much of his career navigating the intersection of law enforcement and federal gun policy.

According to ATF’s website: Continue…

Criminals Attack Seven Different Prisons Across France in a Night of Fury, as the Government Struggles To Combat the Drug Trafficking Gangs

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/criminals-attack-seven-different-prisons-across-france-night/

Arson attacks and automatic fire targeted several prisons overnight, as the government scrambles to contain armed resistance from organized criminal organizations.

No, we are NOT talking about Haiti – this happened Monday (14) night in France, where President Emmanuel Macron spends all his energy meddling in other countries’ businesses, seemingly oblivious to the fact that the social fabric of his once proud nation is fraying.

Vehicles were set alight outside seven different French prisons, and one jailhouse was shot at by an automatic weapon, as the government attempts to curtail the power of the drug gangs.

BBC reported: Continue…

Bomb Threats Against Shen Yun Dance and Music Shows Traced to CCP’s Huawei-Linked Institute

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/bomb-threats-against-shen-yun-traced-ccps-huawei/

Taiwan’s Criminal Police Bureau has reportedly traced a recent wave of mass violence threats targeting Shen Yun Performing Arts shows to an institute affiliated with Chinese tech giant Huawei, according to a new report by Liberty Times.

The investigation comes in response to a surge of emailed threats over the past week, which targeted Shen Yun performances and several Taiwanese government institutions. The messages included bomb and shooting threats, warning of violence unless the performances were canceled. On a single day alone, authorities documented 13 such threats sent to public offices, train stations, and cultural venues across cities, including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Keelung. Continue…

China Starts Losing It Over Trump Tariffs — Communist Apparatchik Warns Those ‘American Peasants Will Suffer’ (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/china-starts-losing-it-trump-tariffs-communist-apparatchik/

China is starting to feel the heat over President Trump’s tariffs.

Xia Baolong, a senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official who governs the regions of Hong Kong and Macao, lashed out at Trump over his decision to impose 145 percent levy on goods from the region.

“The US isn’t after our tariffs but our very survival,” Xia said in a televised speech.

“The US has repeatedly contained and suppressed Hong Kong … and this will eventually backfire on itself.”

“Let those peasants in the United States suffer in front of the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization,” he continued.

“The Chinese people do not cause trouble, nor are they afraid of trouble.

”Pressure, threats and blackmail are not the right way to deal with China,” he added. Continue…

Bessent's Grand Strategy: Use Tariff Negotiations To Isolate China From The Rest Of The World

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bessents-grand-strategy-use-tariff-negotiations-isolate-china-rest-world

Yesterday, president Trump laid out the stakes in the ever-escalating trading war between the US and China, in typical laconic fashion: "We may want countries to choose between us and China" (a topic discussed further here), with the White House adding that "The ball is in China’s court. China needs to make a deal with us."

This strategy, of forcing the world into "us (or US) vs them" camps first emerged last week when Trump reduced reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, something we highlighted at the time. Continue…

China's 'Surprise' New Trade Rep A Likely Effort At Backchanneling 'Breakthrough' With Trump

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-appoints-new-trade-rep-likely-effort-backchanneling-breakthrough-trump

We reported earlier in the day that China has opened the door for reengaging President Trump in trade talks, which has involved Beijing laying out a set of preconditions for resuming negotiations before the tariff war spirals further.

Key to this last-minute attempt at a reset and rare bright spot of late, as we highlighted, is that China has just appointed a new top trade negotiator in a likely sign Beijing is seeking a final breakthrough moment with Washington. Regional Asian media is confirming that Li Chenggang will replace 59-year-old Wang Shouwen, the latter who became known for deep involvement negotiations for the 2020 US-China trade deal as a former assistant commerce minister.

58-year old Li has served as China’s ambassador to the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2021. He's also held several key jobs in the commerce ministry since 2010.

Has new blood been brought in to break the impasse in negotiations? Time for he and Commerce Secretary Lutnick to sit in a room and drill down?… It appears time for a quicker route of backchanneling the trade crisis… away from the cameras. Continue…

China's Next Step: "Helicopter Money" Or "Keynes Is Dead"

https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/chinas-next-step-helicopter-money-or-keynes-dead

Depending on whom you ask, China’s economy is either imploding or swallowing the world. The Chinese are masterminds of espionage or bloated central planners creating empty skyscrapers. So which is it?

Last night, to get to the root of the dispute, we gathered two men who have been studying and living in China for decades: Continue…

Carney Capitulates: Canada Waives Retaliatory Tariffs On US-Made Cars And Trucks

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/carney-capitulates-canada-waives-retaliatory-tariffs-us-made-cars-and-trucks

The first skirmish in the US-China trade war just concluded and John Carney is left licking his wounds.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will allow automakers to import US-manufactured cars and trucks without tariffs, as long as the companies continue to build cars in Canada, and continued with previously announced expansions. Which of course, they all will vow to do - after all, there is no downside to a promise - meaning Canada just conceded to a key Trump demands.

Last week, Carney put retaliatory tariffs of as much as 25% on vehicles made in the US, effectively matching an earlier move by US President Donald Trump on foreign autos.

The move provides relief from the trade war to companies including General Motors and Stellantis that have assembly plants in Ontario but still export large quantities of vehicles from the US into Canada.

Commenting on the capitulation, Rabobank's Michael Every writes that "Canada will now let automakers import US-assembled cars and trucks tariff-free if they preserve domestic manufacturing. This isn’t being heralded as a Carney “retreat” and “fold”, of course. But in economic statecraft terms, it’s clear Canada had, and has, no real choice."

“Our counter-tariffs won’t apply if they continue to produce, continue to employ, continue to invest in Canada,” Carney told reporters at a news conference. But if a manufacturer cuts production or investment in Canada, the number of tariff-free vehicles it will be permitted to import will be reduced, Canada’s Finance Department said in a news release. Continue…

Bank of Canada Keeps Rates At 2.75% As Expected, Sees "Significant Recession" In All-Out Trade War

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bank-canada-keeps-rates-275-expected-sees-significant-recession-all-out-trade-war

The Bank of Canada kept rates steady at 2.75% as expected, with the central bank saying it would support economic growth while ensuring that inflation remains well anchored.

TARIFFS:

The major shift in direction of US trade policy and the unpredictability of tariffs have increased uncertainty, diminished prospects for economic growth, and raised inflation expectations. Pervasive uncertainty makes it unusually challenging to project GDP growth and inflation in Canada and globally.

Expects tariffs and supply chain disruptions to push up some prices.

Major shifts in US trade policy have increased uncertainty and cut prospects for growth and raised inflation expectations.

INFLATION:

Higher inflation in last couple of months reflects some rebound in goods price inflation and end to temporary suspension of sales tax.

Starting in April, inflation will be pulled down for one year by removal of consumer carbon tax; lower oil prices will also dampen inflation.

Will continue to assess timing and strength of both downward pressure on inflation from weaker economy and upward pressures from higher costs.

Short-term inflation expectations have moved up. as businesses and consumers anticipate higher costs from trade conflict and supply disruptions. Longer term inflation expectations are little changed.

In the policy statement, the central bank provided modest forward guidance. It said the governing Council will continue to assess the timing and strength of both the downward pressures on inflation from a weaker economy and the upward pressures on inflation from higher costs. Continue…

Turkish Admiral: NATO Has Become A Reckless "Zombie Alliance"

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/turkish-admiral-nato-has-become-reckless-zombie-alliance

A prominent Turkish defense official has given a rare interview to a regional Middle East outlet wherein he describes NATO as a "zombie alliance" which has outlived its functionality and legitimacy as a real military alliance, something which is becoming increasingly evident at Trump threatens to walk the United States away from being its main funder and leader.

Retired Rear Admiral Cem Gurdeniz is architect of the "Blue Homeland" maritime doctrine and remains a prominent geopolitical commentator in Turkish society and the region. Blue Homeland signifies Ankara's expanded maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean of the last several years.

The controversially includes waters surrounding the entirety of the EU country of Cyprus (based on the decades-long Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus), which gives Turkey access to large deposits of natural gas. These claims have renewed the long-running geopolitical standoff between Turkey and Greece and Cyprus, with the EU backing their argument that Turkeys is violating their sovereignty.

Thus the Blue Homeland doctrine has pitted NATO powers against each other, with Turkey possessing the second largest army within the NATO alliance. But the country remains somewhat of a wayward thorn in the side of the alliance, given it being at odds with the US on many fronts, most especially policy in northern Syria and the Kurdish question.

Adm. Gurdeniz was recently interviewed by prominent Turkish journalist Ceyda Karan for the Lebanon-based The Cradle, and among the most notable remarks of the former top official is seen in the following: Continue…

Russia & Belarus Ready To Ramp Up Spy War Against NATO: Kremlin Intel Chief

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-belarus-ready-ramp-spy-war-against-nato-kremlin-intel-chief

There's little doubt that 'spy wars' between Russian and NATO countries have already long been in progress in parallel to the ground war in Ukraine. This also amid a spate of mystery sabotage and arson attacks both in Europe and Russia, in what appears tit-for-tat covert ops targeting infrastructure.

But a new Times (UK) report strongly suggests Russia and Belarus are increasingly ready to jointly ramp up these spy and espionage measures against NATO targets, connected to the Ukrainian proxy war.

Kremlin intelligence officials describe that moving to an offensive spy posture is the necessary reaction to increased provocations by NATO countries near the Russian border.

According to the Times: Continue…

Top Ukrainian Official Backs Conscription For Women: Apply 'Israeli Model'

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/top-ukrainian-official-backs-conscription-women-israeli-model

Ukrainian leaders continue to brainstorm ways to replenish the military's ranks, amid slow but steady gains by Russian forces along frontlines in Donetsk. Casualties on either side are believed to be in the hundreds of thousands, as the tragic conflict grinds on endlessly.

The Ukrainian presidential administration's deputy head, Col. Pavel Palisa, has this week raised eyebrows by backing mandatory conscription for women while citing the Israeli model. Palisa advanced the idea that military service should be a national obligation for all men and women, and this is where current discussions on recruitment should focus.

"If a citizen claims to support the state, job, education, I don't know, in general, to claim some payments from the state budget, they should serve… there is a minimum contract, let it be annual," the official said. His words were later translated and cited in Russian media.

e strongly suggested that until military service is fulfilled for able-bodied young people, they should not have access to certain state benefits.

Col. Palisa continued by explaining the the armed forces of Ukraine has "a lot of different jobs" and "no matter how wild it sounds now, maybe we need to learn the experience of Israel in this." Continue…

Muslim Gunmen Massacre at Least 40 Christians in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, 113 Killed Since March

https://cbn.com/news/world/muslim-gunmen-massacre-least-40-christians-nigeria-palm-sunday-113-killed-march

At least 40 people were killed in a brutal attack on a Christian farming community in north-central Nigeria late Sunday night, according to President Bola Tinubu. The attackers, who were reported as being Muslim gunmen, struck on Palm Sunday in the Zike community, located in Bassa, Plateau State.

Open Doors reports this latest attack brings the death toll to around 113 people who have been killed in an ongoing spate of attacks in Plateau State since the end of March. The watchdog group reports Muslim Fulani militants have attacked at least eight communities, destroying more than 300 homes and displacing 3,000 people.

In the last few weeks, the militants killed 3 Christians who were in the middle of farming their land, 11 Christians who had gathered for a funeral – including a pregnant woman and a ten-year-old girl – and at least five Christian women who had gathered for fellowship.

In the Palm Sunday attack, Andy Yakubu, a resident of Zike, said homes were looted and set ablaze during the onslaught, and the death toll could exceed 50. At the last count, an Open Doors contact reported, "43 people were killed, several houses were burnt down with people inside." Continue…

More People LOSING Homes In Canadian Housing Market Crash!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDIkMNin2zg

Clue on Katy Perry's space suit sparks claims Blue Origin mission was a 'satanic ritual'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14615481/Katy-Perry-space-suit-Blue-Origin-mission-satanic-ritual.html

The mission patch worn by Katy Perry and five other women who went to space this week has sparked bizarre conspiracy theories that the spaceflight was part of a 'satanic ritual.'

Blue Origin designed the patch with key symbols representing each of the crew members, but conspiracy theories claimed the design is the figure of a demonic figure.

Baphomet, often depicted as a goat-headed figure with a human body, is frequently associated with the Church of Satan and other occult and pagan traditions.

'Did you notice the logo on Katy Perry and her fellow Blue Origin Space travelers' patch is the satanic goat with an upside-down cross if you flip it over?' a user shared on X.

Others slammed Blue Origin for 'mocking God,' saying 'this isn't science, it's a ritual.'

'Goat horns. Celebs. Fake space,' another user shared.

They ended the post with the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 11:14 that states: 'Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.'

While the patch has sparked cries of the occult, Blue Origin's design features a spaceship in the center surrounded by a star, firework, film reel, shooting star microphone, Flynn the Fly and scales of justice. Continue…

BREAKING: Mark Carney tried to trick Rebel News — but we caught him and he backed down!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcYEHYTUKCE

Mark Carney’s debate commission said Rebel News could send 16 reporters to cover the leaders' debates — but secretly planned to muzzle 15 of us.

Canadians react to Mark Carney’s alleged ties to Ghislaine Maxwell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF9KbhLyigo

Full report: https://rebelne.ws/3YsEh7N

Rebel News journalist Angelica Toy asks Calgary residents their thoughts on Mark Carney's alleged ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Independent journalist shockingly arrested by Montreal police for recording pro-terror march

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrvHBtvgTaw

Full report: https://rebelne.ws/42LbvBY

After being surrounded and assaulted by pro-Hamas thugs, Natasha Graham was brutally arrested for the crime of citizen journalism by Montreal police.

Priest pushing ‘pride’ flags in schools advocated for ordaining women, transgenderism, activist says

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/priest-pushing-pride-flags-in-schools-advocated-for-ordaining-women-transgenderism-activist-says/

Father Toby Collins, a Kitchener-area priest, is planning to advocate for 'pride' flags in schools despite clear Catholic teaching condemning LGBT lifestyles as gravely sinful.

Father Toby Collins, a Kitchener-area priest who is planning to advocate in favor of LGBT “pride” flags in schools in direct opposition to Catholic teaching, has a history of supporting female “ordination” and aspects of transgenderism, according to a local pro-family activist.

In a recent interview with LifeSiteNews, Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) Director of Education & Advocacy Josie Luetke attested that she personally witnessed Collins voice support for female “priests” and the allowance of gender-confused individuals identifying as “transgender” to use washrooms that do not correspond to their sex.

“When I was in my first year at St. Jerome’s University, I recall Fr. Toby Collins asking myself and at least one other female student (if not others) what we thought about the Church preventing women from becoming priests,” Luetke said.

“I think I shrugged it off, and said I didn’t have a problem with it, but he seemed to be looking for a particular answer from us and seemed to be in favor of women priests himself,” she continued, adding that she believed this took place in 2014.

Following this interaction, Luetke continued to attend Mass at St. Jerome’s University where Collins often presided. However, two years later, in 2016, an incident occurred which led her to switch to a new parish. Continue…

Canadian Catholic school board rejects pro-life motion to block abortion funding

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-catholic-school-board-rejects-pro-life-motion-to-block-abortion-funding/

The Halton Catholic District School Board rejected a motion to prevent school funds from supporting abortion, contraception, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell experiments.

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) has shut down a motion that would have prevented school funds from supporting abortion in any way.

On April 8, Oakville school trustee Helena Karabela tabled an amendment to the HCDSB fundraising policy to ensure that school funds are not used to support abortion; however, her pro-life motion was shut down by the board.

“While the amendment didn’t succeed, I’m proud I took a stand for life and for the victims of MAID, abortion, and embryonic stem cell research with you at my back, with your support, encouragement and prayers,” she wrote in an email to supporters following the meeting.

Karabela’s amendment sought to modify the Fundraising Activities Policy V-04 to ensure that the Catholic board was not funding abortion in any way. The motion was seconded by Milton Trustee Emma Murphy.

“In keeping with the teachings of the Catholic faith on the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death, school and/or board fundraising efforts may not be directed to any registered charity or non-profit (including subsidiaries, affiliates and associates) that in any way are involved in or support advocacy, programs, financial or material support for abortion, contraception, euthanasia or human embryonic stem cell research,” the amendment read.

At the meeting, two student trustees voiced their opposition while the remaining trustees said nothing. However, the motion was quickly voted down, with only two votes in favor and five opposed. Continue…

Orbán’s Hungary Enshrines Biological Reality in Constitution, People Are Either a ‘Man or a Woman’

The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary officially recognised the scientific fact that there are only two genders in the nation’s constitution.

The 15th amendment to the Hungarian constitution was overwhelmingly ratified by Budapest’s Országgyűlés parliament this week by a margin of 140 votes in favour to 21 votes against, Magyarnemzet reported.

In a bid to prevent the spread of far-left ideologies surrounding gender, the amendment added to the Basic Law stated that a person is “either man or woman”.

Cementing the government’s ability to prohibit lewd LGBT public demonstrations such as Pride Parades, the amendment also said that the “protection of children precedes the right of assembly” and gave police new powers to shut down such events, which the government banned last month.

The clause in the Constitution protecting physical, mental, and moral development will now take precedence over all other fundamental rights, with the exception of the right to life.

The 15th Amendment will also impact other areas of civil society, for instance, enshrining the right for Hungarians to pay for goods and services with cash money. Continue…

Soros-Funded Groups Are Behind Lawsuit Blocking Trump from Deporting Migrants

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/15/soros-funded-groups-are-behind-lawsuit-blocking-trump-from-deporting-migrants/

A pair of organizations, partially funded by George and Alexander Soros’s network of left-wing nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), are behind a lawsuit that has thus far successfully blocked President Donald Trump from deporting migrants who were released into the United States through former President Joe Biden’s parole pipeline.

In March, Trump revoked parole for about 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were released into the U.S. interior by the Biden administration despite having no legal status.

As a result, the Trump administration told such migrants that they would need to self-deport from the U.S. or face deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Justice Action Center and Human Rights First sued the Trump administration, claiming that the president did not have the authority to cancel Biden’s parole pipeline and thus making more than half a million migrants eligible for deportation.

This week, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani — appointed by former President Barack Obama — issued a stay, preventing the Trump administration from terminating the parole pipeline: Continue…

Trans Canadian Singer Bells Larsen Forced to Cancel US Tour Dates Over Visa Sex Rules

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/04/15/trans-canadian-singer-bells-larsen-forced-to-cancel-us-tour-dates-over-visa-sex-rules/

Transgender Canadian singer Bells Larsen canceled U.S. tour dates over visa rules stipulating travelers need to have their actual sex listed on their documentation.

“I’m cancelling the American shows on my upcoming tour,” Larsen announced in a Saturday Instagram post, explaining that the American Federation of Musicians has informed the singer that U.S. Immigration now only recognizes identification that corresponds with one’s actual biological sex.

“I have to cancel all of the American shows on my spring tour (Boston, NYC, Beacon, LA, San Fran, Healdsburg, Arcata, and Merced),” the “Ten Hands” singer continued. “Refunds will be available at your point of purchase.” Continue…

‘‘Only option left’: US policy changes send asylum seekers, refugees to Canada

https://thepostmillennial.com/only-option-left-us-policy-changes-send-asylum-seekers-refugees-to-canada

The US government’s move to cancel protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants is pushing more asylum seekers toward Canada, with a Montreal-based advocate warning that for many, “Canada is probably the only option left.”

A spokesperson for a Montreal-based group that helps illegal migrants says the threat of US administration policies could be the reason why a Quebec border crossing has seen an increase in the number of people seeking asylum.

“[US President Donald Trump] revoked some programs that these people were in, and some of them were to be expired in 2026, 2027,” Frantz André from Action Committee for People Without Status told CTV Your Morning on Monday.

“So, people are running away because they are actually physically deporting people that were supposed to be in the program for months to come.” Continue…

UPDATED: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie removed from caucus

https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-former-ucp-minister-peter-guthrie-removed-from-caucus/64099

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie was expelled from the United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus on Wednesday.

On April 14, Guthrie voted with the opposition NDP on a motion tabled by NDP health critic Sarah Hoffman calling for a judge-led public inquiry into Alberta Health Services (AHS) procurement allegations.

The controversy involves an RCMP and auditor general investigation. As well, the former CEO of AHS is suing the province for $1.7 million for wrongful dismissal — saying she was fired for investigating alleged irregularities.

"Criticizing government comes at a cost, and I was asking for openness, transparency, honesty," said Guthrie, a professional engineer, in a media scrum. "And instead of embracing that, the government has done everything that it can to impede processes, those very processes that could exonerate them, and in doing so, they make themselves look culpable."

Independent MLA Scott Sinclair, a former UCP member, also supported the NDP motion. Guthrie, a former UCP cabinet minister, resigned as minister of infrastructure on February 25, citing concerns over the government’s procurement practices across all departments. He said he had pushed for reforms. continue…

Nurse who funded JK Rowling billboard appeals conviction to BC Supreme Court

https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/nurse-who-funded-jk-rowling-billboard-appeals-conviction-to-bc-supreme-court/64106

A Vancouver nurse found guilty of unprofessional conduct over her public comments on sex and gender is asking the Supreme Court of British Columbia to overturn the decision.

Amy Hamm, a registered nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health for 13 years, filed notice of appeal this week after a disciplinary panel of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives ruled on March 13 that her off‑duty statements were discriminatory.

Across more than 20 hearing days spread over two years, the panel examined Hamm’s social media posts, articles, and podcast appearances.

It concluded she breached professional standards when she asserted there are only two sexes and questioned policies that allow transgender women into female‑only spaces.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, which is representing Hamm, argues the verdict places certain viewpoints “beyond review” for regulated professionals.

Hamm says the panel “ignored biological reality” and insists the case has sweeping implications.

“Eventually, we will be left with only the truth, which always wins,” said Hamm. Continue…

One dead, one injured after fire at Tourmaline gas plant in Northeast BC

https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/one-dead-one-injured-after-fire-at-tourmaline-gas-plant-in-northeast-bc/64098

A contractor has died and another was seriously injured after a fire broke out at a natural gas facility in British Columbia owned by Calgary-based Tourmaline Oil Corp.

RCMP say they were called Monday evening to reports of a possible pipeline explosion at the Gundy c-60 gas plant, located about 150 kilometres north of Fort St. John. While the cause remains under investigation, police say there is no evidence of criminality.

Emergency crews responded immediately, including four ambulances that met the company's medivan en route. One worker was transported to hospital in critical condition, and another in serious condition. One of them later died from their injuries.

According to the BC Energy Regulator, the fire began around 6 p.m. after workers struck a pipe at the site. The blaze was extinguished just after midnight, and the plant has remained shut down since then.

Tourmaline, Canada's largest natural gas producer, confirmed the fatality in a statement.

"We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of the individuals involved," the company said. "Our top priority is the health and safety of our people, the surrounding community, and the environment."

The BC Energy Regulator, WorkSafeBC, and the RCMP are all investigating. The regulator says there is no ongoing risk to the public or environment.

Tourmaline is cooperating fully with the investigation and says the plant was undamaged but will remain offline during the inquiry.

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere: What the Latest China Tariffs on Canada Are About

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/tariffs-tariffs-everywhere-what-the-latest-china-tariffs-on-canada-are-about-5823897?ea_src=ca-frontpage&ea_cnt=b&ea_med=title-0

As Canada grappled with shifting U.S. tariffs last week, China added to the pressure over the March 8 weekend, slapping new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products effective later this month.

But the timing of the China tariffs coming only now, several months after Canada put U.S.-matching levies on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and other products last October, doesn’t appear to be just a coincidence.

China’s state-run media CCTV has run commentaries saying that the tariffs are meant to tell Canada not to side with the United States as Washington amps up the pressure on Beijing.

Comments by some officials in Canada show how this apparent tactic is being received. Continue…

Crown Seeking Two Years in Prison for Lich and Barber Following Mischief Verdict

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Crown prosecutors are seeking two years of prison time for Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, after the two were found guilty of mischief but had most of their other charges dropped, Barber’s lawyer has confirmed to The Epoch Times.

“The Crown prosecutor wants to lock Tamara Lich and me in prison for two years for standing up for freedom,” Barber said in a social media post on April 15.

In addition to the Crown seeking a penitentiary sentence for Lich and Barber, which involves two years or more of imprisonment, Barber said that the Crown is also seeking to auction off his truck, “Big Red,” which led part of the convoy from Saskatchewan to Ottawa in January 2022.

“It’s not about a vehicle, it’s about erasing hope,“ Barber said in the social media post. ”They want to erase the spirit of the convoy and make an example out of us so no one ever dares to stand up again.” Continue…

Sask. Introduces Legislation to Label Fentanyl, Meth as ‘Street Weapons’

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The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would categorize some drugs, like fentanyl and methamphetamine, as “street weapons.”

The bill, introduced on April 14, will amend The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act, according to an April 15 news release. The legislation is expected to be passed in the spring session and be put in place by summer, the government said.

It would see fentanyl, methamphetamine and hypodermic needles categorized as street weapons, which the government says “recognizes the significant risk” the drugs present to public safety.

“Once in force, the Act will enable municipalities and First Nations to opt in to new rules to regulate the possession, transportation and storage of items potentially used as street weapons, such as large knives, machetes, hypodermic needles and bear spray,” the release said. Continue…

Nav Canada Warns to Expect Flight Delays at Vancouver International Airport

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The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada’s airports is warning travellers at Vancouver’s airport of flight delays over what it says are “resource constraints.”

Nav Canada says in a social media post that passengers need to check the status of their flights with their airlines before they head to Vancouver International Airport.

The agency said earlier this year that there was a severe shortage of air traffic controllers who help manage 18 million square kilometres of Canadian airspace.

Nav Canada says in a statement that a temporary traffic management Initiative was implemented at Vancouver’s airport on Wednesday “related to unplanned absences.”

It says it is actively working to keep air traffic moving as “safely and as efficiently as possible.”

Vancouver International Airport says in a statement that travellers can expect delays, cancellations or changes in their flights, which may also affect connecting flights. Continue…

Keystone Pipeline Restarts After Rupture in North Dakota

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Crude oil pipeline operator South Bow Corp. says its Keystone system has restarted after a rupture last week in North Dakota.

The Calgary-based company says it has repaired and replaced the affected pipe and recovered most of the more than 556,000 litres that leaked onto farmland.

South Bow says it’s now working to clean up soil at the site of the rupture.

It says the pipeline, which runs from southeast of Edmonton to the U.S. Gulf Coast, is pumping at a lower pressure as it returns to service.

There was no word on what caused the break, but an employee reported hearing a “mechanical bang” before shutting down the pipeline on April 8.

The Keystone Pipeline was constructed in 2010 at a cost of US$5.2 billion by TC Energy, which spun off its crude pipelines into a new company, South Bow, late last year.

Court Bans Pro-Palestinian Protests on McGill University Campus for 10 Days

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McGill University has obtained a temporary court order against a pro-Palestinian student group forbidding protests that disrupt activities or block access to buildings on campus.

The university went to court after a three-day protest earlier this month led to clashes, blockades and vandalism on its downtown campus.

A Quebec Superior Court judge granted the provisional injunction Tuesday, siding with McGill against the group Students for Palestinian Honour and Resistance, known as SPHR-McGill.

The protest, described as a strike for Palestinian liberation, ran from April 2 to 4 and demanded that McGill divest from companies linked to Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The protest forced the university to cancel some classes, and the school sought the injunction as its final exam period began on Monday.

The court document describes how this month’s protest led to smashed windows, buildings splattered with paint and classrooms blockaded or taken over by protesters.

“Protesters threw a fire extinguisher with red paint through a glass office door, spraying a McGill staff member,” the ruling reads. “Strike organizers called for professors who continued to hold classes to be named and shamed, clearly trying to intimidate them.”

Beijing’s Interference Largely Overlooked in Election Campaign, Inviting Further Infiltration, Analysts Warn

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Around two years ago, a surge of intelligence leaks about China’s interference in Canada’s elections forced the hand of the government to hold an inquiry into foreign meddling. Now, national security experts and China watchers are concerned that Beijing is getting a pass in the current election campaign, and some even fear that Beijing’s intimidation tactics have worked to silence criticism lest parties lose votes.

“Even after so many reports, investigations, and even a public inquiry confirming Beijing’s interference in our elections and institutions—China is barely part of the national conversation during this campaign,” Sheng Xue, a Chinese Canadian democracy activist, said in an interview.

Scott McGregor, a former Canadian Armed Forces intelligence operator and intelligence adviser to the RCMP, says some politicians are avoiding the China issue when addressing national security out of “electoral calculus.”

“To do so risks alienating influential diaspora networks—many of which, as documented, have been co-opted or created by the CCP’s United Front,” McGregor told The Epoch Times. The United Front Work Department is an organization of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) responsible for interference and influence activities abroad.

Mehmet Tohti, executive director of the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, says given that there’s been a lot more discussion on interference issues since the last election, when it comes to parties hesitating to take action as incidents occur, it can be considered “intentional,” and can no longer be brushed off as a lack of awareness. Continue…

April 16 - Tariff Trauma Testing Americans

https://henrymakow.com/2025/04/april-16—tariff-trauma-testing.html

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Mark Carnage is BUSINESS PARTNERS with Elon & Trump?! Canada Is Being SOLD OUT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey2BgX0R1iw

The question is: "Why would Mark Carney leave a chair position that makes him $100 millions + with Brookfield Asset Management to become Canada's Prime Minister?"

Not for Canadians best interests that's for sure!

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Bernier vows to end 'imperial federalism', give power back to provinces

The PPC leader argued that Ottawa "interferes in areas where it has no business."

https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bernier-vows-to-end-imperial-federalism-give-power-back-to-provinces/64056

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Exclusive: Chinese Election Interference Network Tied to Senate Breach Investigation

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As Canada’s election unfolds, fresh questions emerge over whether foreign interference has reached Parliament’s inner chambers.

A Canadian Parliamentarian assessed by national security officials to be part of a Toronto-based Chinese consulate election interference network was the subject of a high-profile foreign interference investigation into an alleged breach of Canada’s Senate, The Bureau has confirmed through multiple intelligence sources.

Sources said the investigation examined allegations that the Parliamentarian enabled a close associate—described as a female Chinese national—to bypass Senate security protocols.

A source familiar with the Senate breach allegation said the probe was triggered by a complaint from a sitting Canadian senator, who believed they had observed a troubling pattern of behavior involving the Parliamentarian and their Chinese companion. The concern, the source said, centered on the alleged bypassing of Senate security screening, unauthorized entry into the parliamentary precinct, and access to secure Government of Canada computer systems.

While The Bureau could not independently confirm whether the allegations were ultimately substantiated, the details align closely with broader risks outlined in NSICOP’s 2024 findings on foreign interference, which stated that CSIS’s investigations were valid, and that China—and other states, including India—had established deeply concerning relationships with Canadian lawmakers.

NSICOP warned that Parliamentarians across all parties are potential targets for interference by foreign states. The committee found that such operations may be overt or covert, and that members of both the House of Commons and the Senate are considered “high-value” targets. Foreign states, the report stated, “use traditional tradecraft to build relationships that can be used to influence, coerce or exploit.” 'Continue…