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Donald Trump says he had an 'extremely productive' call with PM Carney - Canada, US to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

Donald Trump says he had an 'extremely productive' call with PM Carney - Canada, US to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election. But Carney also told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call this morning that Canada will be implementing new retaliatory tariffs to protect the Canadian economy and workers next week after Trump imposes his...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — Canadian Press
Bob Fife “Kaboom: This is a devastating thing for Conservatives”

Bob Fife “Kaboom: This is a devastating thing for Conservatives”

Will responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Canadian goods become the ballot box question for...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — YouTube
Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

It was bad enough last week when Doug Ford told Pierre Poilievre he didn't have time to campaign for him...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — YouTube
Canadian MAGA hats, knives and e-cigarettes among items confiscated from Poilievre rallies

Canadian MAGA hats, knives and e-cigarettes among items confiscated from Poilievre rallies

Here are some observations from having attended a few of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s rallies on the campaign trail so...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — CTV News
Danielle Smith and Ben Shapiro discuss Canada electing ‘solid allies’ to Trump at Florida event

Danielle Smith and Ben Shapiro discuss Canada electing ‘solid allies’ to Trump at Florida event

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and conservative influencer Ben Shapiro discussed how to help Canada elect “solid allies” to the Trump...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — National Observer

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National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%

National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%

A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association...

  • 2025-03-28
  • — Liaison Strategies
Canadian Federal Election Daily Tracker Poll, Day 5

    Canadian Federal Election Daily Tracker Poll, Day 5

    The analysis in this report is based on results of a survey conducted from Tuesday, March 25th to Thursday, March...

    • 2025-03-28
    • — Mainstreet Research

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    National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%

    National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%

    A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association...

    • 2025-03-28
    • — Liaison Strategies
    Canadian Federal Election Daily Tracker Poll, Day 5

      Canadian Federal Election Daily Tracker Poll, Day 5

      The analysis in this report is based on results of a survey conducted from Tuesday, March 25th to Thursday, March...

      • 2025-03-28
      • — Mainstreet Research
      What do Canadians expect and want a Carney or Poilievre government to do, and why it matters.

      What do Canadians expect and want a Carney or Poilievre government to do, and why it matters.

      Political campaigns are about more than promises; they are about perceptions. Voters carry in their minds a picture of what...

      • 2025-03-28
      • — Abacus Data

      Seat Projections

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      Canada's Campaign Watchers

      This week's analysis

      To add to our interesting content about the federal election campaign, Spark and Northstar Public Affairs recruited a unique panel of 91 people who have worked in political campaigns in Canada. Each week, we’ll survey them online to see what they think is happening. This is our first synopsis, based on a survey completed March 26-27. Read More 

      Who Our Watchers Are:
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      Canadian MAGA hats, knives and e-cigarettes among items confiscated from Poilievre rallies

      Canadian MAGA hats, knives and e-cigarettes among items confiscated from Poilievre rallies

      Here are some observations from having attended a few of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s rallies on the campaign trail so...

      • 2025-03-28
      • — CTV News
      Top Conservative strategist says Poilievre needs to urgently pivot or he will lose

      Top Conservative strategist says Poilievre needs to urgently pivot or he will lose

      Conservative leader is acting too 'Trump-y' and needs to make a change, says strategist. One of the country's top Conservative...

      • 2025-03-27
      • — CBC News
      Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

        Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to get tough on crime if his party forms government, as the Tories try...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Canadian Press
        Thousands turn out to see Pierre Poilievre at raucous Surrey rally

        Thousands turn out to see Pierre Poilievre at raucous Surrey rally

        A large, boisterous and damp crowd showed up for the Conservative leader's first B.C. rally on a rainy night in...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Vancouver Sun
        Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

        Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

        There are 111 safest across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Hill Times
        Mark Carney faces plagiarism accusations for 1995 Oxford doctoral thesis

        Mark Carney faces plagiarism accusations for 1995 Oxford doctoral thesis

        Carney's doctorate in economics from Oxford shows 10 instances of apparent plagiarism, according to academics who reviewed the material

        • 2025-03-28
        • — National Post

        Campaign Analysis

        Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

        Good Talk -- Poilievre's Terrible Day

        It was bad enough last week when Doug Ford told Pierre Poilievre he didn't have time to campaign for him...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — YouTube
        Bob Fife “Kaboom: This is a devastating thing for Conservatives”

        Bob Fife “Kaboom: This is a devastating thing for Conservatives”

        • 2025-03-28
        • — YouTube
        Carney is winning — but don’t bet against a Poilievre comeback

        Carney is winning — but don’t bet against a Poilievre comeback

        If you were a betting person and wanted to place a wager on the upcoming federal election, my advice would...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Toronto Star
        Danielle Smith will impact the federal election. Who will benefit remains to be seen

        Danielle Smith will impact the federal election. Who will benefit remains to be seen

        Premier Danielle Smith, the great disrupter of Alberta politics, is now disrupting the federal scene. At least, that’s the perspective...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Toronto Star
        ‘Recovering partisans’ break down the campaign’s first week

        ‘Recovering partisans’ break down the campaign’s first week

        U.S. President Donald Trump injected himself into the Canadian election campaign this week but he was already a central figure...

        • 2025-03-28
        • — Toronto Star
        Donald Trump keeps on ruining Pierre Poilievre’s campaign plans

        Donald Trump keeps on ruining Pierre Poilievre’s campaign plans

        Canada is just days into its own federal election campaign and Donald Trump has already pulled the fire alarm. More...

        • 2025-03-27
        • — Toronto Star

        Policy Announcements

        Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

          Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

          Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to get tough on crime if his party forms government, as the Tories try...

          • 2025-03-28
          • — Canadian Press
          Poilievre Announces ‘Canada First TFSA Top Up’ to Bring Home Investment

            Poilievre Announces ‘Canada First TFSA Top Up’ to Bring Home Investment

            Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced today that as Prime Minister, he will allow Canadians to contribute an extra $5,00...

            • 2025-03-27
            • — Conservative Party of Canada
            Greens Propose a $40,000 Tax-Free Income Threshold, Delivering Up to $3,675 in Direct Tax Relief for Millions

              Greens Propose a $40,000 Tax-Free Income Threshold, Delivering Up to $3,675 in Direct Tax Relief for Millions

              Today, the Green Party of Canada announced its commitment to raise the federal Basic Personal Amount (BPA) from approximately $15,70...

              • 2025-03-27
              • — Green Party
              NDP announces plan to cut taxes for working and middle-class families, not millionaires and billionaires

                NDP announces plan to cut taxes for working and middle-class families, not millionaires and billionaires

                Today, Jagmeet Singh announced a plan to put more money in the pockets of the people who need it most—working...

                • 2025-03-26
                • — NDP
                Lower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors

                  Lower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors

                  Poilievre’s plan allows seniors to earn up to $34,000 tax free (a boost of $10,000 more than at present), allow...

                  • 2025-03-26
                  • — Conservative Party of Canada
                  Liberals to protect Canadian auto workers and stand up against tariffs

                    Liberals to protect Canadian auto workers and stand up against tariffs

                    President Trump’s tariffs have directly threatened Canada’s auto manufacturing sector. Today, Mark Carney announced a new Liberal plan to protect...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — Liberal Party of Canada

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                    Crowdfunding Rules Are Inhibiting Canada’s Kindness

                    Crowdfunding Rules Are Inhibiting Canada’s Kindness

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — National Newswatch
                    Carney is winning — but don’t bet against a Poilievre comeback

                    Carney is winning — but don’t bet against a Poilievre comeback

                    If you were a betting person and wanted to place a wager on the upcoming federal election, my advice would...

                    • 2025-03-28
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Danielle Smith will impact the federal election. Who will benefit remains to be seen

                    Danielle Smith will impact the federal election. Who will benefit remains to be seen

                    Premier Danielle Smith, the great disrupter of Alberta politics, is now disrupting the federal scene. At least, that’s the perspective...

                    • 2025-03-28
                    • — Toronto Star
                    ‘Recovering partisans’ break down the campaign’s first week

                    ‘Recovering partisans’ break down the campaign’s first week

                    U.S. President Donald Trump injected himself into the Canadian election campaign this week but he was already a central figure...

                    • 2025-03-28
                    • — Toronto Star
                    No longer unthinkable: the U.S. invasion of Canada

                    No longer unthinkable: the U.S. invasion of Canada

                    The most sobering thing I’ve read in the past couple of weeks comes from Timothy Snyder, the renowned historian of...

                    • 2025-03-28
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Donald Trump keeps on ruining Pierre Poilievre’s campaign plans

                    Donald Trump keeps on ruining Pierre Poilievre’s campaign plans

                    Canada is just days into its own federal election campaign and Donald Trump has already pulled the fire alarm. More...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Tom Mulcair is wrong. The NDP belongs in Parliament

                    Tom Mulcair is wrong. The NDP belongs in Parliament

                    I recently read an article written by a former colleague, Tom Mulcair, and was shocked and a little saddened by...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — National Post
                    I discovered Pierre Poilievre’s secret election strategy in a North York ballroom

                    I discovered Pierre Poilievre’s secret election strategy in a North York ballroom

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Canada’s existential election has very quickly become unserious

                    Canada’s existential election has very quickly become unserious

                    I see that the new Age of Seriousness lasted for about five minutes. You recall: in light of the existential...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — The Globe and Mail
                    Poilievre’s lack of security clearance is back in the spotlight — and this time, it could actually hurt his chances

                    Poilievre’s lack of security clearance is back in the spotlight — and this time, it could actually hurt his chances

                    It’s been a surprisingly quiet race so far. That may not last, but after all the drama and buildup, the...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Pierre Poilievre does his best to miss the point on foreign interference

                    Pierre Poilievre does his best to miss the point on foreign interference

                    There was a familiar echo when Pierre Poilievre dismissed the news that India had sought to interfere in the 202...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — The Globe and Mail
                    How have Mark Carney and the Liberals kept extending their lead? These three numbers tell the story

                    How have Mark Carney and the Liberals kept extending their lead? These three numbers tell the story

                    It’s Week 1 of the federal election campaign, and Canadians are already asking the usual question: “Who’s up, and who’s...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — Toronto Star
                    All knives are out to pop the Liberals’ popularity bubble

                    All knives are out to pop the Liberals’ popularity bubble

                    The Conservatives have a month before election day and the benefit of all opposition parties now having Carney squarely in...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — National Post
                    Fight the trade war by dumping the F-35

                    Fight the trade war by dumping the F-35

                    Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s pledge to review Canada’s decision to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, which he reiterated at a...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — National Post
                    Should Canadians care about Mark Carney’s religion?

                    Should Canadians care about Mark Carney’s religion?

                    At least one journalist seems concerned about our new prime minister’s faith. During the opening campaign news conference, she noted...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — Hamilton Spectator
                    Internal free trade is crucial for Canada, but tricky. Here’s how to get it done.

                    Internal free trade is crucial for Canada, but tricky. Here’s how to get it done.

                    As is appropriate, election campaigns are about differences and divisions. Wedging your opponents against the voting cohorts they are seeking...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — CTV News
                    Done properly, Danielle Smith's brand of American outreach is the way forward

                    Done properly, Danielle Smith's brand of American outreach is the way forward

                    If you want to influence Donald Trump, who else would you talk to but influencers? It’s a fine line between...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — National Post
                    The book on Pierre Poilievre: He’s ‘an angry teenager in the body of a grown man’

                    The book on Pierre Poilievre: He’s ‘an angry teenager in the body of a grown man’

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — The Globe and Mail
                    Pierre Poilievre vs Pierre Poilievre

                    Pierre Poilievre vs Pierre Poilievre

                    Pierre Poilievre has been witness to a lot of change over the 21 years he’s served as a member of...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — National Observer
                    Flip-flopping Carney wrong choice to lead fight against Trump

                    Flip-flopping Carney wrong choice to lead fight against Trump

                    The idea that Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the current Liberal government are best equipped to fight a trade war...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — Toronto Sun
                    The NDP is dithering on the fringes of survival

                    The NDP is dithering on the fringes of survival

                    The NDP has a love affair with losing. Although the Conservatives are fumbling the bag, the New Democrats have no...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — Hill Times
                    U.S. provides a warning to Canada: When you elect a clown, you get a circus

                    U.S. provides a warning to Canada: When you elect a clown, you get a circus

                    First, former United States President Joe Biden was too sleepy. Granted, he is old, but he got rid of student...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — Toronto Star
                    The authors of Canada's 'lost decade' would like another try

                    The authors of Canada's 'lost decade' would like another try

                    All elections are consequential. But the one just called will be more consequential than most. At a time of self-inflicted...

                    • 2025-03-26
                    • — Financial Post
                    When Danielle Smith tried explaining Poilievre to Americans, Canadians heard it too

                    When Danielle Smith tried explaining Poilievre to Americans, Canadians heard it too

                    Premier saying Conservative leader 'in sync' with Trump rattles both federal and provincial politics. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith came into...

                    • 2025-03-25
                    • — CBC News
                    Cynical opportunists or dutiful Canadians? For Liberals MPs who changed their minds about running again, maybe a bit of both

                    Cynical opportunists or dutiful Canadians? For Liberals MPs who changed their minds about running again, maybe a bit of both

                    It’s a hard line to straddle. Are the Liberal MPs who announced they were heading for the exits when the...

                    • 2025-03-25
                    • — Toronto Star
                    Globe's India story smears Poilievre with Carney talking points

                    Globe's India story smears Poilievre with Carney talking points

                    Well, there goes the Globe and Mail. One of the few news outlets in the country that hadn’t been entirely...

                    • 2025-03-25
                    • — National Post
                    Mark Carney embraces the power of positive campaigning

                    Mark Carney embraces the power of positive campaigning

                    • 2025-03-25
                    • — The Globe and Mail

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                    Top Conservative strategist says Poilievre needs to urgently pivot or he will lose

                    Top Conservative strategist says Poilievre needs to urgently pivot or he will lose

                    Conservative leader is acting too 'Trump-y' and needs to make a change, says strategist. One of the country's top Conservative...

                    • 2025-03-27
                    • — CBC News
                    Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

                      Conservatives pledge life sentences for trafficking, so that 'monsters rot in jail'

                      Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to get tough on crime if his party forms government, as the Tories try...

                      • 2025-03-28
                      • — Canadian Press
                      Thousands turn out to see Pierre Poilievre at raucous Surrey rally

                      Thousands turn out to see Pierre Poilievre at raucous Surrey rally

                      A large, boisterous and damp crowd showed up for the Conservative leader's first B.C. rally on a rainy night in...

                      • 2025-03-28
                      • — Vancouver Sun
                      Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

                      Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

                      There are 111 safest across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the...

                      • 2025-03-28
                      • — Hill Times
                      Mark Carney faces plagiarism accusations for 1995 Oxford doctoral thesis

                      Mark Carney faces plagiarism accusations for 1995 Oxford doctoral thesis

                      Carney's doctorate in economics from Oxford shows 10 instances of apparent plagiarism, according to academics who reviewed the material

                      • 2025-03-28
                      • — National Post
                      Doug Ford’s internal polling paints a grim picture for Pierre Poilievre in Ontario

                      Doug Ford’s internal polling paints a grim picture for Pierre Poilievre in Ontario

                      Ford’s campaign manager warns that unless the Tories “get on it quick, they are going to get obliterated.” Internal polling...

                      • 2025-03-27
                      • — Toronto Star
                      Priti Obhrai-Martin - daughter of former CPC MP Deepak Obhra - the Liberal Candidate for Calgary East

                        Priti Obhrai-Martin - daughter of former CPC MP Deepak Obhra - the Liberal Candidate for Calgary East

                        I’m pleased to share that Priti Obhrai-Martin has been acclaimed as the Liberal Candidate for Calgary East in the next...

                        • 2025-03-28
                        • — Liberal Party of Canada
                        NDP MLA Rod Loyola running for federal Liberals in Edmonton Gateway

                        NDP MLA Rod Loyola running for federal Liberals in Edmonton Gateway

                        Rod Loyola has resigned as the Alberta NDP MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie and is running as the Liberal Party candidate in...

                        • 2025-03-28
                        • — daveberta.ca
                        From taboo to tactic: How strategic voting could shake up this election

                        From taboo to tactic: How strategic voting could shake up this election

                        Once heresy for smaller parties like NDP, ‘lesser-evil’ votes are now front and centre. Alvin Finkel still remembers the day...

                        • 2025-03-28
                        • — CBC News
                        Fewer Americans now see Canada as a US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

                          Fewer Americans now see Canada as a US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

                          Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S. as close allies than they were two years ago, the...

                          • 2025-03-28
                          • — The Associated Press
                          Fake election news ads are luring people into investment schemes. We got some taken down

                          Fake election news ads are luring people into investment schemes. We got some taken down

                          Fake CBC News articles that link to sketchy investment schemes are flooding social media with sensational headlines about the Canadian...

                          • 2025-03-28
                          • — CBC News
                          Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

                          Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

                          Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing...

                          • 2025-03-27
                          • — Canadian Press
                          Why Pierre Poilievre has suddenly gone silent on defunding the CBC

                          Why Pierre Poilievre has suddenly gone silent on defunding the CBC

                          Pierre Poilievre wants you to know: if he’s prime minister, taxes will get axed. Red tape will get slashed. Crime...

                          • 2025-03-27
                          • — Toronto Star
                          King Charles III experiences side effects after receiving medical treatment and is in hospital

                            King Charles III experiences side effects after receiving medical treatment and is in hospital

                            King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects” related to a scheduled cancer...

                            • 2025-03-27
                            • — The Associated Press
                            Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

                            Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

                            Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming...

                            • 2025-03-27
                            • — Canadian Press
                            Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney

                            Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney

                            Canada must “fundamentally reimagine our economy” in the face of escalating tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister...

                            • 2025-03-27
                            • — Global News
                            Liberals take the lead as Canadians’ choice to handle the economy

                            Liberals take the lead as Canadians’ choice to handle the economy

                            The federal Liberals under Mark Carney have surpassed Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives as the party Canadians trust most to handle the...

                            • 2025-03-27
                            • — The Logic
                            Canadian vehicles made with a majority of U.S. parts would get tariff exemption, Ontario Premier says he was told

                            Canadian vehicles made with a majority of U.S. parts would get tariff exemption, Ontario Premier says he was told

                            Ontario Premier Doug Ford says U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told him that finished vehicles entering the United States from...

                            • 2025-03-27
                            • — The Globe and Mail
                            Moe backs Alberta Premier Smith's controversial U.S. advocacy efforts

                              Moe backs Alberta Premier Smith's controversial U.S. advocacy efforts

                              Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse an escalating trade war with the United States...

                              • 2025-03-27
                              • — Canadian Press
                              Mark Carney’s corporate connections are under attack in the Canadian election campaign. Here’s what we know

                              Mark Carney’s corporate connections are under attack in the Canadian election campaign. Here’s what we know

                              In the opening days of the federal election campaign, one thing has united the Conservatives and New Democrats in their...

                              • 2025-03-27
                              • — Toronto Star
                              ‘People close to Trump have respect for Poilievre,’ says Tory candidate for N.D.G.–Westmount

                              ‘People close to Trump have respect for Poilievre,’ says Tory candidate for N.D.G.–Westmount

                              “Elon Musk, in particular, who has become the bestie with Mr. Trump ... has said very favourable things about Mr...

                              • 2025-03-27
                              • — Montreal Gazette
                              Poilievre to hike TFSA contribution limit by $5K for those who invest in Canadian companies

                              Poilievre to hike TFSA contribution limit by $5K for those who invest in Canadian companies

                              The Conservative leader's proposed TFSA top-up means Canadians could contribute $12K a year. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Thursday that...

                              • 2025-03-27
                              • — CBC News
                              US cities located in states won by Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis finds

                                US cities located in states won by Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis finds

                                The U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that...

                                • 2025-03-27
                                • — The Associated Press
                                Former MP wants to explore Alberta’s future with U.S.

                                Former MP wants to explore Alberta’s future with U.S.

                                Medicine Hat’s former Member of Parliament is part of a group hoping to open direct talks with U.S President Donald...

                                • 2025-03-26
                                • — Medicine Hat News
                                Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause U.S. ‘economic harm’

                                  Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause U.S. ‘economic harm’

                                  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that larger tariffs could be placed on the European Union and Canada if...

                                  • 2025-03-27

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                                  The State of Service Report

                                  The State of Service Report

                                  Our government created the Citizens’ Services portfolio in 2023 to champion service delivery excellence and to improve government efficiency. This...

                                  • 2025-03-07
                                  • — Substack
                                  Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

                                  Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

                                  It’s understandable that Canadians are angry. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has...

                                  • 2025-03-06
                                  • — iPolitics

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                                  Convicted of bilking millions from investors, Nikola founder is pardoned by Trump

                                  Convicted of bilking millions from investors, Nikola founder is pardoned by Trump

                                  Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned...

                                  • 2025-03-28
                                  • — Canadian Press
                                  Musk changes reason for visiting Wisconsin to hand out $2 million ahead of Supreme Court election

                                  Musk changes reason for visiting Wisconsin to hand out $2 million ahead of Supreme Court election

                                  MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its...

                                  • 2025-03-28
                                  • — Canadian Press
                                  Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

                                  Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

                                  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump's dramatic restructuring of the...

                                  • 2025-03-28
                                  • — Canadian Press
                                  White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

                                  White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

                                  UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United...

                                  • 2025-03-27
                                  • — Canadian Press

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                                  Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise

                                    Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise

                                    A state of emergency has been declared in six regions and states in Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake whose...

                                    • 2025-03-28
                                    • — The Associated Press
                                    Shares of GM and other automakers slump following Trump tariffs, with Tesla the exception

                                    Shares of GM and other automakers slump following Trump tariffs, with Tesla the exception

                                    NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of major automakers slumped following President Donald Trump's announcement that he will place 25% tariffs...

                                    • 2025-03-27
                                    • — Canadian Press
                                    Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows

                                    Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows

                                    FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year...

                                    • 2025-03-25
                                    • — Canadian Press
                                    Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

                                    Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

                                    SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Lennon Tyler and her German fiance often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in...

                                    • 2025-03-21
                                    • — Canadian Press
                                    White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

                                      White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

                                      U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to seek a limited ceasefire...

                                      • 2025-03-18
                                      • — The Associated Press

                                      Think Tank

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                                      Alberta Children’s Charter, a bold step in the right direction for youth transgender policy

                                      Alberta Children’s Charter, a bold step in the right direction for youth transgender policy

                                      Stéphane Sérafin and Geoffrey Sigalet explain why Alberta's laws on gender pronouns, early age transitioning, and access to girls' and...

                                      • 2025-03-27
                                      • — Macdonald-Laurier Institute

                                      BC salmon farms could forward reconciliation. Now they are being banned by government.

                                      • 2025-03-26
                                      • — Macdonald-Laurier Institute
                                      Information and Communication Infrastructure Resiliency: Canada’s Invisible Security Risk

                                      Information and Communication Infrastructure Resiliency: Canada’s Invisible Security Risk

                                      The onslaught of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has pushed economic security to the forefront of the upcoming federal election. The...

                                      • 2025-03-25
                                      • — Policy Magazine

                                      Substacks

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                                      A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

                                      Mark Carney's $100 apology

                                      Mark Carney's $100 apology

                                      The 10 men who have governed the Bank of Canada since its inception in 1934 have been taciturn types, studiously...

                                      • 2025-03-27
                                      • — Substack
                                      How the rich captured a Canadian prime minister: Part II

                                      How the rich captured a Canadian prime minister: Part II

                                      Peter Larkin launched King’s fund with $25,000 of his own cash, deposited Sept. 22, 1925 at the Old Colony Trust...

                                      • 2025-03-25
                                      • — Substack
                                      Day 1 - They're off!

                                      Day 1 - They're off!

                                      Now that the election is called, time to riff from that part of my bio that says “campaign manager” and...

                                      • 2025-03-24
                                      • — Substack

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                                      Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign

                                        Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign

                                        At Issue this week: Federal campaigns are forced to pivot as U.S. President Donald Trump drops new tariff threats. Party...

                                        • 2025-03-28
                                        • — At Issue
                                        Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus

                                          Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus

                                          Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks about the impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and what her union would like...

                                          • 2025-03-28
                                          • — PrimeTime Politics
                                          Tariffs, Trump and Trouble

                                            Tariffs, Trump and Trouble

                                            We look at what happened on the campaign trail today including the Prime Minister's response to Trump Tariffs

                                            • 2025-03-28
                                            • — Beyond a Ballot
                                            Trump & Tariffs

                                              Trump & Tariffs

                                              David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                                              • 2025-03-28
                                              • — Curse of Politics