Canadians in Flux: Politics, Property, and Power Shifts

From a new wave of Gujarati political candidates in Canada to snowbirds fleeing Florida and foreign interference in elections, here’s what’s shaking up Canadian politics and identity.

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For the first time, Gujarati-origin candidates are stepping into Canada's federal election spotlight.

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Four first-generation immigrants, including Jayesh Brahmbhatt and Sunjiv Raval, are running for Parliament, marking a shift in Indian-Canadian

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political representation long dominated by Punjabis.

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While the Punjabi presence remains strong with leaders like Jagmeet Singh and Anita Anand, Gujaratis are now adding

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to the diversity of voices shaping Canadian policy.

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A growing number of Canadians are selling their Florida homes, citing political tensions, rising costs, and a weakening

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Canadian dollar.

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From Sarasota to Naples, long-time snowbirds like Mark Hintz and the Horne family are packing up, disillusioned by

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Trump-era rhetoric and skyrocketing condo fees.

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Real estate agents report a surge in Canadian sellers, with many saying they no longer feel welcome in

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their once-beloved winter retreats.

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Canada’s election watchdog says the Chinese government used WeChat to amplify posts about Liberal leader Mark Carney.

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The posts, which received millions of views, were part of a coordinated campaign targeting Chinese-Canadian voters.

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Officials say the operation hasn’t compromised the fairness of the election, but it’s a stark reminder of foreign

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interference risks.

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Global stock markets are reeling as Trump doubles down on tariffs, sparking fears of a recession.

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Canadian leaders are scrambling to respond, with the Bank of Canada warning of economic strain.

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Trump’s comments accusing Canada of 'cheating' on trade have only added fuel to the fire, as negotiations over

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the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement loom.

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Canadian creatives in Hollywood are grappling with a painful identity crisis amid Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric.

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At a recent Leafs vs.

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Kings game in L.A., thousands of Canadians showed up in solidarity.

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For many, like Simpsons writer Tim Long, the political climate has made it harder to reconcile their dual

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identities, with some even reconsidering their future in the U.S.