Stories in Both: Canadian crime policy shift. Conservative media emphasize Liberals’ ‘pivot’ as insufficient, crediting their pressure for any change while demanding repeal of restraint principle and full mandatory minimums. Liberal-leaning coverage highlights constitutional risks from the bills, quoting civil liberties experts on likely Charter challenges and increased litigation.

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Analysis: Conservative outlets center law-and-order voters by framing Liberal crime bills as half-measures bowing to Conservative advocacy, quoting party critics like “Liberals’ hug-a-thug policies continue.” Liberal media prioritize institutional checks and public safety concerns, spotlighting headlines like “Trump threatens Insurrection Act” and polls on “ICE agent’s shooting of Good was unjustified,” centering Democratic voters, immigrants, and anti-authoritarian interests amid Trump-era tensions.