Prime Minister Carney Expected to Announce New Governor General Today

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a new governor general today during a press conference in Ottawa. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the recommendation of the prime minister and typically serves a five-year term. Current incumbent, Mary Simon, who made history as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, is set to complete her term in July. Following past controversies regarding Simon’s proficiency in French, Carney stated that the next viceregal representative will be bilingual, speaking both of Canada’s official languages.

Ontario Court Ruling Expected in High-Profile Murder Case

An Ontario judge is anticipated to deliver a ruling today in the high-profile case involving two women charged with the murder of a 12-year-old boy whom they were seeking to adopt, as well as confining his brother. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney face first-degree murder charges related to the boy's death in December 2022. Police reported at the time of their arrest that the women were the boys’ prospective adoptive parents. Due to a publication ban, neither the children nor their mother can be named.

Quebec’s Legislature Resumes Amidst Political Agenda Ahead of Elections

Quebec's legislature reconvenes on May 5, under the leadership of new Premier Christine Fréchette, who has a brief five-week window to advance her political initiatives before the summer break and the general election scheduled for October. Expected legislative proposals include a law aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence, a draft constitution, and efforts to pass as many bills as possible. Meanwhile, the New Brunswick legislature will also be active, where Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government plans to introduce a long-awaited overhaul of property tax laws and will continue discussions to update the Clean Water Act, with stakeholders from various sectors set to appear before a climate change and environmental stewardship committee.

Vigil on Parliament Hill for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals are scheduled to hold a vigil today on Parliament Hill as part of the observance of Red Dress Day. The event will feature a press conference led by Bridget Tolley from Families of Sisters in Spirit. Participants will honor lost loved ones and assess Canada’s progress a decade after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was launched. The use of red dresses to symbolize this issue originated from an exhibit by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010, which displayed over 100 red dresses at the University of Winnipeg to heighten awareness.

New Ticket Resale Legislation Causes Frustration Among Season Ticket Holders in Ontario

The introduction of new legislation in Ontario capping ticket resale prices is leading to frustration among season ticket holders who often sell tickets to games they cannot attend. The policy poses challenges for these individuals by making it difficult to offset their ongoing costs. One concerned season ticket holder, Ryan Van Horne, expressed that he might consider giving up his Toronto Raptors seats, which he has held for 12 seasons, due to financial strains and attendance issues.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 5, 2026.