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Gas Is Still $1.81 a Litre: Why Pump Prices Won't Fall (and What to Do Before Winter)

  Canadians hoping for relief at the pump got bad news heading into this week: it isn't coming soon. The national average for regular gas was $1.81 a litre on Friday, according to Kalibrate, with provincial averages ranging from $1.557 in Alberta to $2.156 in Newfoundland, per GasBuddy. That's after a big policy move. On Friday the G7 announced plans to release 100 million barrels of oil right away, starting with diesel. Brent crude dipped on the news, then climbed back to about US$102 a barrel by the afternoon. Don't expect the release to show up at your station, because crude is only half the story. Crude oil explains only half your pump price Wood Mackenzie's Jim Mitchell says crude makes up 50 to 60 per cent of the retail price of gas. The rest is the cost of refining it, and that's where the squeeze is. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem pointed to damaged refining capacity worldwide in a Sept. 21 speech, noting that pump prices reflect crude roughly US$40 a ...
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Poilievre Stands Firm on Leadership Style Despite MP Departures

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers his response to the federal budget in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Nov. 5.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has made it clear he will not be rethinking his leadership approach following the recent loss of two members from his caucus. One MP, Nova Scotia’s Chris d’Entremont, crossed the floor to join the Liberals, while Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation. The departures have sparked questions about whether Poilievre’s combative style is creating divisions within the party.

Speaking at a press conference in Calgary, Poilievre gave a blunt response when asked if the turmoil had prompted any self-reflection: “No.” He emphasized that his focus remains on affordability issues and positioning himself as the only national leader fighting for working Canadians.

Critics argue that the exits highlight growing discomfort with Poilievre’s tone, particularly after d’Entremont cited the leader’s “negative” approach to politics as a reason for leaving. Still, Poilievre doubled down, quoting past anti-Liberal remarks from d’Entremont to suggest the MP’s decision was inconsistent.

The timing of the departures is significant. With the Liberals now just two seats away from a majority in the House of Commons, the Conservative caucus faces heightened pressure to maintain unity. Political strategists note that while Poilievre’s refusal to adjust his style may appeal to supporters who value his hard-hitting rhetoric, it risks alienating moderates who prefer a more collaborative tone.

For now, Poilievre appears determined to stay the course, framing himself as a steadfast leader unwilling to bend under internal dissent. Whether this approach strengthens his image as a fighter or deepens fractures within his party remains to be seen.


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