Good morning. This is the Wednesday, April 30 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially after a whirlwind election, but it’s tax deadline day. Here’s your final reminder to file!
And here’s the latest on what lies ahead for Mark Carney’s minority government, what Conservatives are saying about Pierre Poilievre’s future, and the end of a well-regarded temporary foreign worker program.
DON’T MISS
The Liberals are now beholden to the opposition to pass legislation. Here’s an analysis from Tonda MacCharles.
“It’s an unmitigated disaster,†one Conservative source said. Here’s what other insiders told the Star.
Here’s what critics say Ottawa needs to do after calling time on the Agri-Food Pilot.
WHAT ELSE
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pauses while addressing supporters on election night, in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, April 28, 2025.Â
DARRYL DYCK THE CANADIAN PRESS- Jagmeet Singh’s NDP is wrestling with what comes next after its worst election ever.
- How bad was it? The NDP is losing official party status. Here’s what that means.
- What was the voter turnout in Canada’s election? Here’s how the results compare to previous years.
- These interactive graphics recap the election and show how the vote changed from 2021.
- Doug Ford’s education minister said “we have to change the way school boards behave.†Here’s what he means.
- TDSB’s proposed cuts to music programs and pool access are harmful — but parents blame the government.
- The accused in the Vancouver attack was on extended leave after being treated for mental health issues.
- After the attack, º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøfestivals fear soaring security costs. Here’s what you should know.
- As deadlines near for Hudson’s Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope.
- Toronto’s best veggie burgers go beyond Impossible meat. Here’s how chefs are reinventing the patty.
- After a brutal week away, the Blue Jays came home to good news: Daulton Varsho is back.
- The Maple Leafs lost another potential series-clinching game. Here’s Rosie DiManno’s take.
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The Cherry Blossoms are out and should be at the peak in the coming days. People are seen enjoying the trees at UofT at the corner of Huron and Harbord on the grounds of Robarts Library.Â
Richard Lautens º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøStarUNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: It’s tiiiime! The cherry blossoms are out in full force now and people aren’t missing their chance to experience the beauty. Yvonne Chen from Guelph found a spot to perch and enjoy the bloom. Here’s when and where you can see them for yourself.
Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. I will see you back here tomorrow.
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