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Liberal Ranks Grow as Michael Ma Joins Carney’s Team

                      Markham-Unionville MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberals on Thursday. In a dramatic political shift on Parliament Hill, Michael Ma, the Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, announced on December 11, 2025, that he is leaving the Conservative caucus to sit with the Liberals . His decision follows weeks of consultation with constituents and family, and comes on the heels of Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s defection last month. Ma explained that his move was motivated by a desire for “unity and decisive action for Canada’s future.” He praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, describing it as a steady and practical approach to tackling pressing issues such as affordability, economic growth, community safety, and opportunities for young families. The floor-crossing is politically significant: the Liberals now hold 171 seats, just one short of a majority in the House of...

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Wall Street Recovers: Indices Climb After Recent Tumble

 

In a bid to recover from a recent slump, Wall Street’s stock indexes have seen a modest ascent. The S&P 500 rose by 0.4%, attempting to offset its 0.7% decline from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 76 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite improved by 0.5%.

The uplift was partly fueled by GE Aerospace, which soared 6.4% following its split from General Electric’s power and energy business. Cal-Maine Foods also contributed to the positive trend with a 2.6% rise after reporting higher-than-expected profits, thanks to record egg sales.

However, not all news was positive, as Intel faced a 7.6% drop after revealing financial losses in its foundry business.

Investors remain cautious as the Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate cuts, contingent on inflation moving towards their 2% target. Despite recent robust economic reports, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reassured that rate reductions are still on the table for later this year, provided inflation trends downward.

This mixed economic landscape presents a challenging environment for traders, balancing optimism with a watchful eye on the Fed’s next moves.

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