Poilievre and Carney campaign in Quebec

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are focusing their campaigns in Quebec. Poilievre recently held a rally in Hamilton with around 4,500 attendees. He is scheduled for a news conference in Montmagny and a rally in Quebec City later today. Meanwhile, Carney is in Ontario for facility tours and rallies before heading to Quebec in the coming days. In Nova Scotia, the legislature is nearing the end of its winter session. A political scientist, Tom Urbaniak, points out that the government has been pushing for more authority. He notes that the new laws make it easier for the government to fire civil servants and increase control over universities, suggesting a trend towards consolidating power. In Alberta, a judge is calling for a public inquiry into the death of an inmate at an Edmonton prison. The inquiry aims to shed light on the actions of prison guards and possible misconduct. Justice Donna Groves believes that an inquiry could reveal why no charges were filed against the guards involved. Winnipeg police will update the public today regarding the investigation into the death of a woman killed by serial killer Jeremy Skibicki. The victim, dubbed Buffalo Woman, has not been identified yet. Police have released details about a jacket she was wearing as part of their efforts to discover her identity. Finally, a report from Royal LePage indicates that prices for vacation homes in Canada are expected to rise again this year. The report predicts an overall 4% increase in prices, with specific regions, like Atlantic Canada and Quebec, seeing even larger increases. Despite fewer buyers in some areas, demand continues to outpace supply, leading to rising prices.