Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's involvement in a U.S. election campaign raises questions about cross-border political activism on behalf of the Democrats.
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather’s involvement in a U.S. election campaign raises questions about cross-border political activism on behalf of the Democrats. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Housefather, of Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘s Liberal Party, traveled to Florida to campaign for Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, raising questions about foreign political activism as Canada remains engaged in contentious tariff and trade negotiations with the Trump administration. Housefather was photographed canvassing for Wasserman Schultz before celebrating her victory in Florida’s Democratic primary, writing that he was “always on Team DWS.” DETAIL: The Mount Royal MP’s…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Canadians will spend approaching $1 billion on health-care premiums for asylum seekers this year, including those with rejected claims.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, asylum claimants, and the Conservative Party.WHEN & WHERE: Across 2026, Canada.KEY QUOTE: “Rejected asylum claimants are now receiving better health care than many Canadians […] The post America’s Northern Neighbor is Blowing Nearly A Billion Dollars a Year on Migrant Healthcare. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Canadians will spend approaching $1 billion on health-care premiums for asylum seekers this year, including those with rejected claims. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, asylum claimants, and the Conservative Party. WHEN & WHERE: Across 2026, Canada. KEY QUOTE: “Rejected asylum claimants are now receiving better health care than many Canadians who have paid into a system their entire life.” – Conservative lawmakers Dan Mazier and Michelle Rempel Garner. IMPACT: The cost of the Interim Federal Health Program is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2029, with Canadians spending $6.2 billion by 2030. IN FULL Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), which provides…Open