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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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Ceasefire Shattered: Gaza Suffers Deadliest Strikes

A man uses a mobile phone as Palestinians inspect the site of Wednesday's Israeli strike in Gaza City, on Nov 20, 2025.

In one of the most violent escalations since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 33 people within a 12-hour period. The strikes targeted areas in Khan Younis and Gaza City, hitting tents sheltering displaced families and residential buildings. Among the victims were women and children, underscoring the devastating human toll of the renewed conflict.

The Israeli military stated that the attacks were in response to gunfire directed at its soldiers in Khan Younis. While no Israeli soldiers were reported killed, the retaliation has sparked widespread condemnation. Hospitals in Gaza reported receiving dozens of bodies, including entire families, as emergency workers struggled to cope with the influx of casualties.

The violence has raised fears that the fragile truce, already strained by repeated accusations of violations from both sides, may collapse entirely. Qatar, a key mediator in the ceasefire, warned that the renewed strikes threaten to unravel weeks of delicate negotiations aimed at preventing further bloodshed.

The strikes also coincided with Israeli operations in Lebanon, where attacks targeted Hezbollah positions, highlighting the broader regional volatility. Analysts warn that the simultaneous escalation in Gaza and Lebanon could ignite a wider conflict if diplomatic efforts fail.

For civilians in Gaza, the latest bombardments have deepened the humanitarian crisis. Displaced families who sought refuge in makeshift shelters were among the hardest hit, with survivors describing scenes of chaos and destruction. Aid organizations have called for immediate restraint, stressing that the continuation of such attacks will only worsen the already dire conditions in the territory.

As the death toll rises, the international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and salvage the ceasefire. Whether the truce can withstand this latest surge of violence remains uncertain, but for Gaza’s residents, the promise of peace feels more fragile than ever.


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