Spring fiscal update, estimates and Ukraine on the agenda this week
A look ahead at the week in federal politics.
Mont Apica News
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Politics & Government
Germany ‘not giving up’ on relationship with Trump, U.S.: Merz
German Chancellor said the U.S. decision to pull 5,000 troops from bases in Germany was not surprising and should not be seen as retaliation for him disagreeing with the war in Iran
Patient at Winnipeg hospital charged for assaulting health-care workers
Winnipeg police say they were called to a hospital on May 1 for reports of a patient assaulting and threatening health-care workers. He was arrested and now faces charges.
Rubio to meet with Pope Leo during Rome trip after Trump’s criticism of the pontiff
U.S. Secretary of State also requested a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whom the president turned on after she defended the pope
Three questions help clarify whether Canada has a case for a sovereign wealth fund
U.S. research provides the right framework to evaluate merits of Carney’s new project
Business & Economy
Should a buying a car saddle you with crippling debt?
Too many Canadians are compounding their vehicle loans by upgrading too soon
Bond Traders Look to Treasury Refunding, Fed Speakers and Jobs
US bond traders will focus on this week’s announcement of the Treasury Department’s borrowing plans for the next three months, an array of Federal Reserve speakers and a loaded calendar of...
OMERS, other Canadian backers sitting on massive Xanadu stock returns – but they can’t sell yet
While early investors are subject to a lock-up and can’t sell until late September, some of their paper returns at the moment beggar belief
Credit agency says surging global oil prices will help N.L.'s bottom line
One of the world’s largest credit rating agencies says surging global energy prices related to the Iran war could help tackle the deficit in Newfoundland and Labrador.
‘No Margin for Error’ Sparks Rush for Hedges in Emerging Bonds
Strategists and investors are turning to hedging and relative-value trades as a rally in emerging-market bonds looks increasingly disconnected from the looming impact of the ongoing conflict in the...
Environment & Climate
Sports
Friedman: Maple Leafs hiring Sundin, Chayka to senior management team
On this special edition of Hockey Central, Elliotte Friedman announces that the Toronto Maple Leafs are hiring Mats Sundin and John Chayka to their senior management team, with Chayka as general...
Blue Jays drop finale to Twins as rotation outlook continues to evolve
An opportunity to reach the .500 mark slipped away from the Blue Jays on Sunday amid wider developments for their pitching progress.
Maple Leafs officially hiring Mats Sundin, John Chayka to lead front office
Blue Jays’ Barger launches home run in rehab outing, Berrios struggles again
The 26-year-old slugger crushed a two-run shot for the single-A Dunedin Blue Jays on Sunday in his first game action since April 5.