Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
Elizabeth May has already changed her tune on voting for the Liberal government's budget last month, with the Green Party leader now saying it was a "mistake." She said Mark Carney's memorandum of understanding with Alberta regarding an oil pipeline to the BC coast was a "significant betrayal and a reversal," adding: "I don't know if the prime minister lied, but I think he needs to consider what his word means when his word was given."
Green Party leader Elizabeth May says voting for the Liberal government's budget was 'mistake' and it won't happen again #CdnPoli https://t.co/ArPJ7BFhwl
— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) December 1, 2025
Meanwhile, in the first major poll taken since Mark Carney's announcement of the pipeline deal with Alberta, it seems the Liberals have already lost some support in British Columbia. A new Angus Reid Institute survey reckons the Grits are 15 points down in Metro Vancouver; confusingly, however, the biggest beneficiary has been the pro-oil pipeline Conservative Party (up six points).
The RCMP has revealed it is now limiting its use of nearly 1,000 Chinese-made drones because they present "high security risks, primarily due to their country of origin." Chinese drones make up about 80 per cent of the RCMP's drone fleet, but replacing them would cost more than $30 million.
RCMP restricts use of its Chinese-made drones — the vast majority of its fleet. Police force says 80% of its drone fleet presents 'high security risk,' @danlebla reports https://t.co/p40uVWXjp9
— National Newswatch (@natnewswatch) December 2, 2025
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The publisher of the Franklin children's books – which concern the adventures of a young turtle – has condemned US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for posting an image showing the amphibian wielding a bazooka and targeting "narco terrorists." "Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity," Kids Can Press said in response, adding: "We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values."
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press "strongly condemns any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image" following Pete Hegseth's post: pic.twitter.com/GFOErIIVr4
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 2, 2025
Costco is gunning for the Trump administration: the retail giant has sued the US government in an effort to obtain a full refund of import duties it has paid in the event the Supreme Court rules against the president's tariff regime. In its suit, Costco said it had suffered because of the tariffs, which have made imports more expensive in the US.
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful. https://t.co/zbe9VR3jYb
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2025
