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Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

Canadians will be waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war. The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET...

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada...

Mark Carney Sees What’s Coming on AI: Here’s Three Questions to Ask Him About It

Mark Carney Sees What’s Coming on AI: Here’s Three Questions to Ask Him About It

This time next week, Mark Carney will likely be Prime Minister of Canada. And so far, he’s the only candidate...

‘Revisionist history’: Carney hits back at Harper over letter challenging the Liberal leadership frontrunner’s economic chops

‘Revisionist history’: Carney hits back at Harper over letter challenging the Liberal leadership frontrunner’s economic chops

Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney is hitting back at former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper for accusing the Liberal leadership...

‘There is a chance:’ Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark on potential federal election run

‘There is a chance:’ Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark on potential federal election run

Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark – who was close to entering the current Liberal leadership race – says she is...

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Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threats

Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threats

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents in Canada. This report is...

The Opinion Landscape in Canada Continues to Shift

The Opinion Landscape in Canada Continues to Shift

From February 20 to 25, 2025, Abacus Data conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Canadian adults. We find that...



Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

    Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

    President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as...

    Veteran Miramichi Conservative says MP Jake Stewart can't win

    Veteran Miramichi Conservative says MP Jake Stewart can't win

    A two-time federal Conservative candidate in Miramichi says he doesn't think current party MP Jake Stewart can win again in...

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    Canada can send a clear message to Russia by making this one bold move

    Canada can send a clear message to Russia by making this one bold move

    Canada is in a position to send a powerful message that will reassert its role on the international stage. This...

    Wayne Gretzky deserves our respect, not our scorn

    Wayne Gretzky deserves our respect, not our scorn

    There are few figures in Canadian history who have given more to this country than Wayne Gretzky. He is not...



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    Mark Carney Sees What’s Coming on AI: Here’s Three Questions to Ask Him About It
    I was convinced the Liberal Party couldn’t win a fourth term. I was wrong

    I was convinced the Liberal Party couldn’t win a fourth term. I was wrong

    In my 20 years in politics as a Liberal partisan, I’ve heard my share of platitudes recited like articles of...

    Trump

    Trump

    Let's hope Poilievre 'cuts, cuts, cuts.' Someone’s going to have to

    Let's hope Poilievre 'cuts, cuts, cuts.' Someone’s going to have to

    The Conservatives are said to be having trouble pivoting away from the shooting-fish-in-a-barrel fun of campaigning against Justin Trudeau to...

    Donald Trump has decided it’s now Canada’s turn to get slapped around

    Donald Trump has decided it’s now Canada’s turn to get slapped around

    How many countries will Donald Trump and his enablers try to put in their place in the space of a...

    Trump is coming: quick, build a pipeline!

    Trump is coming: quick, build a pipeline!

    Donald Trump is an all-purpose distraction, a threat on so many fronts, that concern about climate has been temporarily pushed...

    Trump sinks to new low with AI-generated Gaza video

    Trump sinks to new low with AI-generated Gaza video

    King Donald and his band of enabling Banana Republicans have hit a new low. With the ceasefire in Gaza hanging...

    Eight weeks ago, Danielle Smith was on a roll. Now it couldn’t be clearer she’s in deep trouble

    Eight weeks ago, Danielle Smith was on a roll. Now it couldn’t be clearer she’s in deep trouble

    When Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled Alberta’s provincial budget in the assembly on Thursday afternoon, he and every other government...

    The Conservatives have had the rug pulled out from under them
    Surfer, diver, on the beach: Which business are you as tariffs loom?


    Interprovincial trade barriers are not the panacea we hope they are in a tariff war

    Interprovincial trade barriers are not the panacea we hope they are in a tariff war

    In response to the threat of Trump tariffs, an old narrative about interprovincial trade barriers has risen from the dead...

    With health care near a breaking point and our economy in flux, it’s time to embrace what works, and fix the things that don’t.
    Elon Musk isn’t the Trump adviser Canadians should fear the most. This man is

    Elon Musk isn’t the Trump adviser Canadians should fear the most. This man is

    A month of escalating threats emanating from the White House has left Canada shocked. From President Donald Trump’s initial vow...

    How should Canada respond to Trump’s Oval Office blow-up?

    How should Canada respond to Trump’s Oval Office blow-up?

    As world leaders react to the Oval Office confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, party...

    New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral

    New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral

    Buried because of the news about the Trump, Vance, Zelenskyy confrontation at the White House on Friday was the release...

    Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

    Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

    It is an exciting debate for accountants. Mark Carney, the presumptive favourite in the Liberal leadership race, says a government...

    What is the likelihood you would vote Conservative?

    What is the likelihood you would vote Conservative?

    In my latest Abacus Data survey, 41% of committed voters say they would vote Conservative. That’s down 4-points from two...

    Angry Canadians lose their minds, Liberals paint Poilievre as Trump

    Angry Canadians lose their minds, Liberals paint Poilievre as Trump

    'It absolutely is real, as real as the earth going around the sun,' says ThinkHQ pollster Marc Henry, of a...

    Mark Carney made a rookie mistake and took a hit. His next lesson is how to move on

    Mark Carney made a rookie mistake and took a hit. His next lesson is how to move on

    During the Liberal leadership debate on Tuesday night Mark Carney looked ready to be prime minister. Then he made a...

    Brace yourselves: whatever crazy, awful things Trump may have done to date, it’s only going to get worse

    Brace yourselves: whatever crazy, awful things Trump may have done to date, it’s only going to get worse

    Skate to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been. That bit of trite wisdom, attributed to Wayne...

    Pierre Poilievre wants what Doug Ford just got — but his path won’t be nearly so easy

    Pierre Poilievre wants what Doug Ford just got — but his path won’t be nearly so easy

    Doug Ford now has everything that federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has wanted for quite a while: an election out...

    Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

    Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

    Within political circles it is now pretty much taken as a given that you cannot win an Ontario (or for...

    Ford Snags Third Majority, with Trump as Running Mate

    Ford Snags Third Majority, with Trump as Running Mate

    While Donald Trump’s disruption act has sown undeniable geopolitical discord, economic upheaval and political chaos, it has had had different...

    Doug Ford's win is Ontario's loss

    Doug Ford's win is Ontario's loss

    The Ontario election could have been an email. It had all the makings of one, short, irritating, and unnecessary —...

    We’ve all embraced ‘Buy Canadian.’ So why hasn’t the federal government?

    We’ve all embraced ‘Buy Canadian.’ So why hasn’t the federal government?

    We’re all about “Buy Canadian” these days, aren’t we? Except, it seems, for the federal government, which has chosen this...

    Carney’s Surge and the Looming Election

    Carney’s Surge and the Looming Election

    Can anyone stop Mark Carney in his bid to become Liberal leader? Not likely and here’s why.

    Carney and Freeland are right about the Trump threat. But I’m getting worried our next PM has no real plan

    Carney and Freeland are right about the Trump threat. But I’m getting worried our next PM has no real plan

    The international order is crumbling. Canada is facing an existential threat. Our closest ally says it wants to conquer us...

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    ‘We will be ready’: Joly says Canada is prepared as Trump confirms tariffs coming tomorrow

    ‘We will be ready’: Joly says Canada is prepared as Trump confirms tariffs coming tomorrow

    Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is prepared for a trade war with the U.S., should President Donald Trump...

    U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom

      U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom

      British Columbia Premier David Eby says news that the U.S. Department of Commerce wants to almost triple the anti-dumping duties...

      Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

      Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

      U.S. President Donald Trump says 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 1...

      Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

        Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

        EDMONTON -- For the second time in under a week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing pushback from within her...



        Ford doubles down on threat to cut off energy to U.S. amid spectre of trade war

        Ford doubles down on threat to cut off energy to U.S. amid spectre of trade war

        Newly re-elected Premier Doug Ford doubled down Monday on his threat to cut off electricity flowing from Ontario to several...

        Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

          Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

          Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office...

          Stephen Harper criticizes Carney, says he falsely took credit for financial crisis response

          Stephen Harper criticizes Carney, says he falsely took credit for financial crisis response

          Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has accused Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney of falsely claiming credit for managing the...

          She says she ‘outsmarted’ Pierre Poilievre. Now Karina Gould believes she has what it takes to be Canada’s next prime minister

          She says she ‘outsmarted’ Pierre Poilievre. Now Karina Gould believes she has what it takes to be Canada’s next prime minister

          Talk of who would be Justin Trudeau’s successor was happening in Ottawa well before he walked out of Rideau Cottage...

          Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

          Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

          Canada is bracing to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats of economy-wide tariffs — or...

          T-minus one day to tariff deadline

          T-minus one day to tariff deadline

          It's going to be another weird week, so hold onto your hats. If you've had a hard time keeping track...

          Trudeau meets with King Charles to discuss 'matters of importance to Canada'

          Trudeau meets with King Charles to discuss 'matters of importance to Canada'

          Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles on Monday to discuss "matters of importance to Canada and to Canadians."...

          Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

            Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

            Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imposed by the U.S. government are expected to take hold tomorrow, marking the start...

            With potential federal election on the horizon, MPs and candidates secure campaign offices, order signs, and assemble teams

            With potential federal election on the horizon, MPs and candidates secure campaign offices, order signs, and assemble teams

            But if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs this month, the governing Liberals may also find it challenging to call...

            U.S. tariffs on Canada still coming Tuesday, but it may not be 25%: Lutnick

            U.S. tariffs on Canada still coming Tuesday, but it may not be 25%: Lutnick

            U.S. President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary said the tariffs on Canada and Mexico are still coming Tuesday, though he appeared...

            Trudeau to meet with King Charles as Buckingham Palace remains mum on Trump’s annexation threat

            Trudeau to meet with King Charles as Buckingham Palace remains mum on Trump’s annexation threat

            As Buckingham Palace remains quiet on U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is...

            Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

            Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

            Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clearly signalled his view today that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted to keep his...

            After Zelenskyy-Trump row, British PM says allies must increase 'share of the burden' to help Ukraine

              After Zelenskyy-Trump row, British PM says allies must increase 'share of the burden' to help Ukraine

              British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European and NATO counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their...

              A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

              A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

              HALIFAX -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14.

              The future Chrystia Freeland has long feared is here. Now she thinks she’s the best person to confront it

              The future Chrystia Freeland has long feared is here. Now she thinks she’s the best person to confront it

              Even as she attempts to become Liberal leader and prime minister, Chrystia Freeland is still surprised she chose to run...

              Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

              Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

              Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of deja vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump's...

              Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

              Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

              When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader...

              From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

              From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

              DETROIT (AP) -- At the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, a quote from former President Ronald Reagan is engraved on one...

              ‘Not something we would comment on’: Buckingham Palace on Trump threats to annex Canada

              ‘Not something we would comment on’: Buckingham Palace on Trump threats to annex Canada

              Buckingham Palace is refusing to weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on Canadian sovereignty. Trump has quadrupled...

              ‘No certainty’: Immigration minister says feds will know more about Trump tariffs at the same time as Canadians

              ‘No certainty’: Immigration minister says feds will know more about Trump tariffs at the same time as Canadians

              Immigration Minister Marc Miller says that with just days to go before U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30-day tariff reprieve expires...

              Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' address

              Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' address

              WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to...

              Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

              Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

              WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an accounting...

              Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

                Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

                President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as...

                Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

                Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

                Cryptocurrency prices briefly jumped after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement he wants the U.S. government to purchase and hold a...

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                Trump says he's confident Putin will 'keep his word' if there's a deal to end the war in Ukraine

                Trump says he's confident Putin will 'keep his word' if there's a deal to end the war in Ukraine

                WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday he is confident that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will "keep his word"...

                Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here's what it says

                Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here's what it says

                KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S. involvement in...

                Ukraine and U.S. have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say

                  Ukraine and U.S. have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say

                  Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the...

                  Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

                  Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

                  NEW YORK (AP) -- Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the...

                  US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'

                  US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United...

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                  Canada’s Global Standing: Prosperous, Progressive, and Peaceful

                  Canada’s Global Standing: Prosperous, Progressive, and Peaceful

                  Canadian national spirit is high. The positive emotional reaction to the Team Canada hockey victory over the U.S. in the...

                  Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility

                  Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility

                  Canada’s economy is tightly interconnected across provinces, but significant barriers to internal trade and limited worker mobility are holding back...


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                  A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

                  Women candidates close funding gap: Elections Canada report

                  Women candidates close funding gap: Elections Canada report

                  The number of women candidates running to become Members of Parliament has increased substantially over the last five elections. But...

                  RCMP used-vehicle sales partially resume

                  RCMP used-vehicle sales partially resume

                  The former Public Safety minister, Dominic LeBlanc, gave RCMP the green light to start selling some of its used vehicles...

                  The Conservatives’ February blues—in a sea of red

                  The Conservatives’ February blues—in a sea of red

                  If “Fresh. Familiar.” are the words describing its brand identity, the party might want to make sure they don’t sideline...

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                  Trump declares trade war, Canada prepares counter tariffs

                    Trump declares trade war, Canada prepares counter tariffs

                    On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to follow through on his economic threat against North American neighbours – his...

                    An obituary for the post-war order

                      An obituary for the post-war order

                      Humiliating the president of Ukraine in the Oval Office. Admonishing European leaders about migration and free speech. Voting alongside Russia...

                      Checking in on our border plan, as U.S. tariffs come into effect

                        Checking in on our border plan, as U.S. tariffs come into effect

                        It’s been months since the federal government announced a $1.3 billion border security package in response to the Trump tariff...

                        Kory's Back! (Ontario retrospect then full pivot to Fed election)

                          Kory's Back! (Ontario retrospect then full pivot to Fed election)

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