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Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate

Ahead of two Liberal leadership debates next week, candidate Ruby Dhalla is being questioned by the party. Dhalla, a former Liberal MP who previously served between 2004 to 2011 until she was defeated in the 2011 election, is one of a handful of leadership hopefuls hoping to pick up the mantel after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign...

Dennis King steps down as Prince Edward Island's premier after nearly 6 years in the job

    Dennis King steps down as Prince Edward Island's premier after nearly 6 years in the job

    Dennis King says he is stepping down as the premier of Prince Edward Island effective at noon AT on Friday.

    LeBlanc endorses Carney in leadership race

    LeBlanc endorses Carney in leadership race

    In a social media post on Thursday, LeBlanc said Carney has “demonstrated he has what it takes to steer a...

    Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

    Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

    Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize First Nations to support natural-resource projects through industry taxes and revisiting how...

    In appeal to Muslims, Freeland pledges to scrap controversial CRA division

    In appeal to Muslims, Freeland pledges to scrap controversial CRA division

    Should she win the current federal Liberal leadership contest, Chrystia Freeland is pledging to scrap a controversial division of the...

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    Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.1, Liberals 30.7, NDP 16.6, Greens 6.6

    Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.1, Liberals 30.7, NDP 16.6, Greens 6.6

    The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 900 Ontarians aged 18 years and over three...

    Some Canadians Take Wait-and-See Approach on Federal Politics

    Some Canadians Take Wait-and-See Approach on Federal Politics

    About one-in-four Canadians are no longer entirely convinced about voting for the Conservative Party in the next federal election, a...



    Lessons for Canada from the economic chaos of President Trump
    I was a longtime Liberal who swore off Trudeau. This is what changed for voters like me

    I was a longtime Liberal who swore off Trudeau. This is what changed for voters like me

    It was a more innocent time, kinder and gentler. Life in Canada last September was simple and the politics predictable...

    Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

    Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

    OTTAWA -- The outgoing federal heritage minister says she wants to bar CBC/Radio-Canada from running ads during news programming and...

    Feds list criminal organizations as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking

    Feds list criminal organizations as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking

    OTTAWA -- The federal government says several transnational criminal organizations are being listed as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code...

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    ON YEATS, TRUMP & PUTIN

    ON YEATS, TRUMP & PUTIN

    I can't seem to get Yeats out of my head. Ever since November 5th, his dark tale has been my...

    This Year in Munich: The World-Stage Debut of Autocratic America

    This Year in Munich: The World-Stage Debut of Autocratic America

    I have attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) many times, first accompanying participating Canadian ministers during my tenure as ambassador...



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    Is the real Pierre Poilievre the one we saw on Flag Day, or the one we’ve known until now
    A Memo to Canada's Political Leaders

    A Memo to Canada's Political Leaders

    There’s an undeniable spirit among Canadians right now: most of us (84%) feel deeply connected to a greater Canadian identity...

    ‘Maple Syrup MAGA’ vs. ‘Carbon Tax Carney’: The Battle of the Taglines

    ‘Maple Syrup MAGA’ vs. ‘Carbon Tax Carney’: The Battle of the Taglines

    Canada’s Conservatives are becoming increasingly nervous as recent polls suggest that the Liberals, due to a cascade of game-changing events...

    With Carney On Horizon This Is No Time For Poilievre To Soften His Message

    With Carney On Horizon This Is No Time For Poilievre To Soften His Message

    Canada awaits the outcome of Canada/ USA Hockey Armageddon II it’s fair to assess just how much a single hockey...

    Carney won’t win hearts with another elitist climate plan

    Carney won’t win hearts with another elitist climate plan

    In the space of a mere few weeks, the Canadian political terrain has shifted dramatically. Between Prime Minister Trudeau’s imminent...

    Poilievre and Ford both tried to ride the Trump wave. Now one of them risks crashing down

    Poilievre and Ford both tried to ride the Trump wave. Now one of them risks crashing down

    With anti-Trump feeling sweeping the nation, every Canadian politician opposes the U.S. President’s menacing plan to take over Canada. But...

    With Trump looming, Pierre Poilievre tries to wrap himself in the flag

    With Trump looming, Pierre Poilievre tries to wrap himself in the flag

    Donald Trump now seems to loom over everything — almost as overwhelmingly as the giant Canadian flag that loomed behind...

    Trudeau shows his brazen disregard for taxpayers hasn’t quit yet
    Yes, Canada should be advertising to Americans right now. But here’s who Doug Ford’s U.S. ads really serve

    Yes, Canada should be advertising to Americans right now. But here’s who Doug Ford’s U.S. ads really serve

    For months, the Ontario government has been promoting the narrative that “it’s happening here” through a barrage of ads published...

    Despite his denials, Carney is definitely a politician

    Despite his denials, Carney is definitely a politician

    Liberal prime-minister-in-waiting Mark Carney keeps insisting he’s not a politician, but he’s selling himself short.



    Struggling to follow the Ontario election? Thank Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

    Struggling to follow the Ontario election? Thank Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

    Ontario is in the middle of an election. But amidst a trade war and chaotic news environment, it would be...

    Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

    Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

    “We are so sorry.” Never in my life have I heard so many Americans apologizing to Canadians, and not the...

    Carney is running hard against Trump and Trudeau

    Carney is running hard against Trump and Trudeau

    No good deed goes unpunished, but the Liberals are hoping bad deeds will be forgotten. Thus their leadership candidates are...

    You can love your country and still think it’s broken
    If You Think We’re in a “Trade War,” Think Again…
    Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

    Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

    Canadians are almost evenly divided in two main groups: Those who are certainly voting for the Conservative Party in the...

    The Arctic is Trump's obsession. Not every Canadian leader seems to understand that

    The Arctic is Trump's obsession. Not every Canadian leader seems to understand that

    Canada’s commitment to NATO is irrelevant to Trump. Europe doesn't matter to him anymore

    Poilievre's Canada First gravitas is exactly what the Tories need

    Poilievre's Canada First gravitas is exactly what the Tories need

    Did he or didn’t he? Did former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper really offer then Bank of Canada Governor Mark...

    The Liberal Leadership Debates: It’s All About Carney

    The Liberal Leadership Debates: It’s All About Carney

    Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on January 6th that he intends to resign, popular support has been moving from...

    Danielle Smith and pipelines could save Canada. No, really

    Danielle Smith and pipelines could save Canada. No, really

    Even Danielle Smith should be getting the memo by now. After she and Canada’s other premiers traveled to Washington to...

    Poilievre excelled at taking people down. Can he lift people up?

    Poilievre excelled at taking people down. Can he lift people up?

    About 20 years ago, I worked with a team of speech writers in the Ontario Cabinet Office that wrote for...

    Sane, Grown-Up, Non-Combustible: Is Mark Carney the Antitrump?

    Sane, Grown-Up, Non-Combustible: Is Mark Carney the Antitrump?

    With a pre-emptive disclaimer covering all the inbound exceptions that make the rule, most election campaigns are about two things...

    Mark Carney has a different idea of budget discipline
    Does Canada need a ripper, or someone who knows the ropes?

    Does Canada need a ripper, or someone who knows the ropes?

    Mark Carney has helped two countries navigate through some serious white water. While Pierre Poilievre’s monetary experience is a babble...

    Mark Carney is changing the game for Pierre Poilievre, and maybe Donald Trump, too

    Mark Carney is changing the game for Pierre Poilievre, and maybe Donald Trump, too

    If Mark Carney is the next prime minister who has to deal with Donald Trump, the U.S. president may need...

    The battle to be Canada’s flag-bearer

    The battle to be Canada’s flag-bearer

    Canadians will continue to boycott U.S. products, cancel trips down south, drop Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV subscriptions, and wait...

    The country wanted change. Pierre Poilievre seemed like the answer. Then along came Donald Trump

    The country wanted change. Pierre Poilievre seemed like the answer. Then along came Donald Trump

    Donald Trump may be ruining Pierre Poilievre’s plans to become prime minister. It’s a remarkable thing. For months and months...

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    Donald Trump invites “governor Trudeau” to watch tonight’s game with him

      Donald Trump invites “governor Trudeau” to watch tonight’s game with him

      It’s done. Tonight is when the big match of the Four Nations Confrontation final will take place between Canada and...

      Manitoba PC leadership candidate alleges there's porn in school libraries

      Manitoba PC leadership candidate alleges there's porn in school libraries

      Wally Daudrich says books describing bestiality, incest in school libraries. Obby Khan says it's false. A candidate for leadership of...

      Liberal Party says questions about Ruby Dhalla’s leadership campaign are unrelated to foreign interference by Indian government

      Liberal Party says questions about Ruby Dhalla’s leadership campaign are unrelated to foreign interference by Indian government

      The Liberal Party says its concerns about the campaign of leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla are not related to foreign interference...

      Fear and anger in Canada’s auto sector: Trump’s tariffs could bring the industry to a halt, experts say

      Fear and anger in Canada’s auto sector: Trump’s tariffs could bring the industry to a halt, experts say

      As Donald Trump‘s tariff threats grow louder and more persistent, fear in the heart of Canada’s automaking industry is palpable...



      New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

      New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

      A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians -- 27 per cent -- now see the United...

      Conservatives silent on foreign aid to Afghanistan, but cash to Ukraine is safe

      Conservatives silent on foreign aid to Afghanistan, but cash to Ukraine is safe

      For more than a year, Poilievre has taken aim at Canada's foreign aid spending. As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises...

      Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine

      Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine

      Speaking on borders, economics and security — the 2 leaders sound remarkably similar. It took a while for Canadian politicians...

      Violent extremists are using antisemitism to recruit in Canada: CSIS report

      Violent extremists are using antisemitism to recruit in Canada: CSIS report

      Report says antisemitic commentary is used to gain both support and new members. Ideologically motivated violent extremist groups are using...

      Ambassador says U.S. recognizes Canada's 'progress' in protecting border, tackling fentanyl

      Ambassador says U.S. recognizes Canada's 'progress' in protecting border, tackling fentanyl

      Illegal migration from Canada to U.S. dropped by 9% in recent months, Hillman says. Canada's ambassador to the United States...

      Conservatives say they’ll go ‘huge’ on open banking if they win power

      Conservatives say they’ll go ‘huge’ on open banking if they win power

      Conservatives plan to move quickly to get open banking across the finish line if they form government after the next...

      Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

      Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

      Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is removing her government's deputy health minister but bucking calls for a public inquiry into allegations...

      Military can’t say if uptick in applications since Trump’s return connected to his threats, amid push to bolster recruitment

      Military can’t say if uptick in applications since Trump’s return connected to his threats, amid push to bolster recruitment

      The Canadian Armed Forces is on track to meet its recruitment goal for the year, thanks in part to an...

      Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

      Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

      The federal government is moving ahead with a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

      Trudeau says democracy at stake as Ukraine is kept away from peace talks

      Trudeau says democracy at stake as Ukraine is kept away from peace talks

      OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any peace talks, now...

      Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

      Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

      SASKATOON, Sask. -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says U.S. President Donald Trump "may not be entirely accurate with perceived facts"...

      Freeland promises to defend supply management, Carney vows to rein in government spending

      Freeland promises to defend supply management, Carney vows to rein in government spending

      With just two and a half weeks to go until the Liberals choose their next leader and the person who...

      'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

      'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

      'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning. The...

      Top general says military relationship with U.S. is solid as Trump's threats continue

      Top general says military relationship with U.S. is solid as Trump's threats continue

      The country's top military commander delivered a keep calm and carry on message on Wednesday in the face of U.S...

      Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney plans 'small' deficits for capital projects

      Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney plans 'small' deficits for capital projects

      OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney is vowing to split the federal budget between capital and operating spending, and...

      Carney Vows to Rein in Government Spending, Cap Public Service in Canada

      Carney Vows to Rein in Government Spending, Cap Public Service in Canada

      Mark Carney promised to cap the size of the Canadian public service and undertake a program spending review if he...

      Trudeau says Ukraine must be included in negotiations after exclusion from U.S.-Russia talks

      Trudeau says Ukraine must be included in negotiations after exclusion from U.S.-Russia talks

      'Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine,' the prime minister said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's essential that Ukraine be included...

      Pierre Poilievre Signals Plan to Extend Government Subsidies to Right-Wing Media Websites

      Pierre Poilievre Signals Plan to Extend Government Subsidies to Right-Wing Media Websites

      If Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives form government after the next federal election, Poilievre will defund the CBC and expand government funding...

      Carney's campaign admits to muddled messaging on pipelines, spending cuts

      Carney's campaign admits to muddled messaging on pipelines, spending cuts

      The Liberal leadership candidate is facing scrutiny for saying one thing in English and something different in French. Liberal leadership...

      ‘We can’t take their word’: U.S. ignoring 2019 deal to guide return of steel and aluminum tariffs

      ‘We can’t take their word’: U.S. ignoring 2019 deal to guide return of steel and aluminum tariffs

      An agreement that sets out how levies can be reintroduced on steel and aluminum exports is being cast aside, adding...

      Trudeau government scrambling to kick-start buyback program for gun owners

      Trudeau government scrambling to kick-start buyback program for gun owners

      The federal government is set to announce plans on Wednesday for a high-speed rail line from Toronto to Quebec City...

      With insults and bravado, Trump takes campaign messaging into White House

      With insults and bravado, Trump takes campaign messaging into White House

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump won reelection months ago and is barred from seeking another term. You might not know...

      Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

      Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

      LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending...

      Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?

      Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?

      TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Some believe the Democratic Party's next savior is living here, huddled with family, in the...

      Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

      Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could...

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      Doubling Down to Diversify: CETA and the U.S. Tariff Threat
      Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

      Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

      OTTAWA -- Canada disagrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia rejoin the G7 -- but Moscow says the...

      Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

      Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

      BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's...

      OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

      OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

      SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk.

      The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

      The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a...

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      Swimming against the tide: The case for salmon fish farming in British Columbia

      Swimming against the tide: The case for salmon fish farming in British Columbia

      Ken S. Coates explains how salmon farming could benefit Canada by providing economic stability to coastal communities, fostering greater co-operation...

      The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

      The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

      The federal government is spending several million dollars a year to do indirectly what it is unwilling to do directly...

      Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

      Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

      Canada is at a crossroads. The issues confronting Canada in 2025 go beyond mere setbacks and can more accurately be...


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      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...

      Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

      Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

      In the words of Mike + the Mechanics from The Living Years, "Every generation blames the one before and all...

      Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

      Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

      The Liberal government has launched a project to reduce the overwhelming number of older, English-speaking men who receive Order of...

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      Is Trump coming for Canada’s critical minerals?

        Is Trump coming for Canada’s critical minerals?

        It can be hard to truly understand the motivations behind Donald Trump and his administration. But when looking at some...

        Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator

          Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator

          Royal Military College Professor Walter Dorn talks about U.S. President Trump's comments calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and...

          When Trump pushes, push back

            When Trump pushes, push back

            This was my first conversation with Vice-Admiral (ret’d) Mark Norman. It was a quickly-arranged Zoom call, me from my office...

            Has Trump killed the U.S.-Europe alliance?

              Has Trump killed the U.S.-Europe alliance?

              Over just a few days, senior Trump officials declared that Ukraine should prepare to cede territory to Russia and that...