With just under two weeks to go until Election Day, some Canadians with disabilities say they feel forgotten by the federal party leaders.

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75 per cent, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs made it impossible to issue regular economic forecasts.

The Leaders’ Debates Commission, which is tasked with organizing the French and English debates, has removed the Green Party from federal leaders’ debates for failing to meet participation requirements. 

Quebec Premier François Legault called on the next federal government to reduce the number of temporary immigrants in the province, saying it was putting a strain on the housing market, social services and Quebec identity. But businesses are concerned cuts to immigration levels would make it more difficult to find workers.

Indigenous people are less likely to vote than non-Indigenous people. First Nations leaders recognize that concern, which is why they’re encouraging Indigenous people to get educated on what they need, find out where to go, and then get out to cast their ballots.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is expected to be the main target of tonight’s French-language debate.

The number of cross-border travellers going from Canada to the U.S. dropped by nearly 900,000 in March compared to the same month last year, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data — easily one of the worst year-over-year drops recorded outside of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Patrick Osborne is frustrated by the federal Liberals’ gun control measures, arguing they unfairly target law-abiding Canadians like himself while doing little to reduce gun violence in the country. As a gun owner, he’s looking for a party that understands his perspective.