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CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid

CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid

Agents of India and their proxies allegedly meddled in the 2022 election of Pierre Poilievre as Conservative Party Leader as part of a larger effort to cozy up to politicians of all parties, according to a source with top-secret clearance. The source said the Canadian Security Intelligence Service learned that Indian agents were involved in raising money and organizing within...

Trump Is the Ballot Question— But Do We Really Understand What’s at Stake?

Trump Is the Ballot Question— But Do We Really Understand What’s at Stake?

Everyone seems agreed that the ballot question in this election is which leader can best deal with Trump. But that’s...

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed...

Carney declines French TVA debate, but official debates are on for April 16 and 17 in Montreal

Carney declines French TVA debate, but official debates are on for April 16 and 17 in Montreal

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has declined to participate in a French-language debate with the other federal party leaders on TVA...

Poilievre says Alberta premier ‘free’ to make interventions in Trump’s trade war

Poilievre says Alberta premier ‘free’ to make interventions in Trump’s trade war

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Danielle Smith is “free” to express her opinions on the U.S.-Canada trade war after the...

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Conservatives 37, Liberals 34, NDP 14 - Concern about Trump continues to rise

Conservatives 37, Liberals 34, NDP 14 - Concern about Trump continues to rise

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

Defining the ballot box question

Defining the ballot box question

With the election campaign now underway, one overarching question looms: is this a campaign about change and scarcity, or about...



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Conservatives 37, Liberals 34, NDP 14 - Concern about Trump continues to rise

Conservatives 37, Liberals 34, NDP 14 - Concern about Trump continues to rise

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

Defining the ballot box question

Defining the ballot box question

With the election campaign now underway, one overarching question looms: is this a campaign about change and scarcity, or about...

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed...

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Election News

Carney declines French TVA debate, but official debates are on for April 16 and 17 in Montreal

Carney declines French TVA debate, but official debates are on for April 16 and 17 in Montreal

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has declined to participate in a French-language debate with the other federal party leaders on TVA...

CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid

CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid

Agents of India and their proxies allegedly meddled in the 2022 election of Pierre Poilievre as Conservative Party Leader as...

New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election

New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election

The Conservatives could have won seven extra seats if the 2021 election had been contested using the 2025 electoral boundaries...

Poilievre says Alberta premier ‘free’ to make interventions in Trump’s trade war

Poilievre says Alberta premier ‘free’ to make interventions in Trump’s trade war

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Danielle Smith is “free” to express her opinions on the U.S.-Canada trade war after the...

Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail

Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail

Smith mused about possibility of putting tariffs ‘on pause’ to benefit Conservatives. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent comments to right-wing...

Premier Smith's comments continue to draw ire of federal leaders on election campaign

    Premier Smith's comments continue to draw ire of federal leaders on election campaign

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments to an American media outlet continue to be a political football among national political leaders...

    Campaign Analysis

    Trump Is the Ballot Question— But Do We Really Understand What’s at Stake?

    Trump Is the Ballot Question— But Do We Really Understand What’s at Stake?

    Everyone seems agreed that the ballot question in this election is which leader can best deal with Trump. But that’s...

    Pierre Poilievre’s advantage is slipping rapidly away. So he’s trying something he’s never done before

    Pierre Poilievre’s advantage is slipping rapidly away. So he’s trying something he’s never done before

    Who is that smiling man? Who is that affable fellow with the big grin and the adorable family, the one...

    Danielle Smith's election help isn't helping

    Danielle Smith's election help isn't helping

    Pierre Poilievre must wake up in the morning and wonder what it will take to get Alberta Premier Danielle Smith...

    For Doug Ford, Mark Carney will always be a better partner than Pierre Poilievre

    For Doug Ford, Mark Carney will always be a better partner than Pierre Poilievre

    It’s democratic déjà vu all over again. For the second time this year, Ontario voters are picking a homegrown leader...

    Conservatives look like they're being outfoxed by Carney

    Conservatives look like they're being outfoxed by Carney

    Instead of a smooth launch to get the campaign rolling, Conservatives found themselves hurtling backwards at pace

    Did Danielle Smith lobby the U.S. to help Pierre Poilievre? Sure looks like it

    Policy Announcements

    Maxime Bernier says PPC would cut foreign aid to shrink government spending

    Maxime Bernier says PPC would cut foreign aid to shrink government spending

    Maxime Bernier and the People's Party of Canada launched their official campaign from Saint-Georges, Que., on Monday, focused on slashing...

    Poilievre Will Axe The Tolls For Islanders

      Poilievre Will Axe The Tolls For Islanders

      Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman announced today that a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre will scrap the tolls on...

      The NDP will unlock public land to build more homes people can afford

        The NDP will unlock public land to build more homes people can afford

        Canada needs 6 million new homes. Today Jagmeet Singh unveiled the first step in the NDP plan to use every...

        Poillievre proposes tax cut to save 'modest income' families about $1,800 per year

        Poillievre proposes tax cut to save 'modest income' families about $1,800 per year

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a proposal on Monday to cut the lowest income tax bracket, saving the average family...

        Conservatives Will Bring Back The Seal Harvest, Save Fishing Jobs

          Conservatives Will Bring Back The Seal Harvest, Save Fishing Jobs

          Today, Clifford Small, Conservative candidate for Central Newfoundland, announced that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Government will restore the seal harvest to...

          Liberals launch 2025 campaign with middle-class tax cut

            Liberals launch 2025 campaign with middle-class tax cut

            Today, Mark Carney launched the 2025 Liberal campaign by announcing a middle-class tax cut that will help Canadians keep more...



            Trump Is the Ballot Question—  But Do We Really Understand What’s at Stake?
            Pierre Poilievre’s advantage is slipping rapidly away. So he’s trying something he’s never done before

            Pierre Poilievre’s advantage is slipping rapidly away. So he’s trying something he’s never done before

            Who is that smiling man? Who is that affable fellow with the big grin and the adorable family, the one...

            Danielle Smith's election help isn't helping

            Danielle Smith's election help isn't helping

            Pierre Poilievre must wake up in the morning and wonder what it will take to get Alberta Premier Danielle Smith...

            For Doug Ford, Mark Carney will always be a better partner than Pierre Poilievre

            For Doug Ford, Mark Carney will always be a better partner than Pierre Poilievre

            It’s democratic déjà vu all over again. For the second time this year, Ontario voters are picking a homegrown leader...

            Conservatives look like they're being outfoxed by Carney

            Conservatives look like they're being outfoxed by Carney

            Instead of a smooth launch to get the campaign rolling, Conservatives found themselves hurtling backwards at pace

            Did Danielle Smith lobby the U.S. to help Pierre Poilievre? Sure looks like it
            Mark Carney is offering voters the other guy’s ideas, without the other guy

            Mark Carney is offering voters the other guy’s ideas, without the other guy

            If the last near-decade has proven any adage true, it’s that the Liberals are terrible at governing, but exceptional at...

            Smith's cosy ties in U.S. wrecked Poilievre campaign opening

            Smith's cosy ties in U.S. wrecked Poilievre campaign opening

            If Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives have one goal today, it should be to get Danielle Smith to stay home and shut...

            Trump’s threat to Canada means this election must be a choice between the Liberals and Conservatives

            Trump’s threat to Canada means this election must be a choice between the Liberals and Conservatives

            With the campaign officially started, Canadians are about to experience something more akin to what we see south of the...

            Another Election About Trade and Sovereignty, but Not Quite Déja Vu

            Another Election About Trade and Sovereignty, but Not Quite Déja Vu

            After months of prime ministerial departure and succession drama, of bilateral chaos, avoidable economic uncertainty, and a spit-take reversal in...



            Poilievre Finally Gets the Election He’s Been Dying For. But Is It Too Late?

            Poilievre Finally Gets the Election He’s Been Dying For. But Is It Too Late?

            The “Canada Is Broken” candidate faces a changed national mood. RICHARD LIVES in a pup tent in downtown Ottawa, next...

            Danielle Smith’s Trump talk threatens Pierre Poilievre’s chances to win

            Danielle Smith’s Trump talk threatens Pierre Poilievre’s chances to win

            Pierre Poilievre has a problem, and her name is Danielle Smith. The Alberta premier has become a thorn in the...

            For Danielle Smith, a Liberal win is just as scary as Trump’s tariffs

            For Danielle Smith, a Liberal win is just as scary as Trump’s tariffs

            So much for Team Canada. Mark Carney may want all the premiers united behind him, but Alberta’s Danielle Smith has...

            Poilievre and Carney agree on one thing: This federal election is about change
            April could be the cruelest month for Poilievre

            April could be the cruelest month for Poilievre

            Fading Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre should read a little T.S. Eliot. April could indeed be the cruelest month for the...

            2021 vs. 2025: Comparing public opinion at the start of both campaigns

            2021 vs. 2025: Comparing public opinion at the start of both campaigns

            As we kick off the 2025 Canadian federal election campaign, it’s instructive to look back at where we stood at...

            The ‘artificial border’ and how it can be corrected

            The ‘artificial border’ and how it can be corrected

            It’s truly breathtaking to hear U.S. President Donald Trump muse about the Canada-U.S. border and show his complete ignorance about...

            Trump, Ukraine, and the New World Order

            Trump, Ukraine, and the New World Order

            Canada has now entered an election campaign amid what Prime Minister Mark Carney terms “the most significant threat of our...

            Danielle Smith is Mark Carney's secret weapon

            Danielle Smith is Mark Carney's secret weapon

            It was supposed to be a cakewalk. Instead, as Pierre Poilievre kicks off the election campaign that was supposed to...

            This election is about Donald Trump — and a lot more

            This election is about Donald Trump — and a lot more

            In ways no one could have understood at the time, June 16, 2015, turned out to be a momentous day...

            Donald Trump upends notions of stability and change as Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre square off

            Donald Trump upends notions of stability and change as Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre square off

            In a little more than five weeks, either Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre will be the prime minister of Canada...

            Canadian Conservatives are desperate for Donald Trump to come to their rescue -  one of Canada’s most prominent conservative leaders asked Trump’s government to interfere

            Canadian Conservatives are desperate for Donald Trump to come to their rescue - one of Canada’s most prominent conservative leaders asked Trump’s government to interfere

            An election that will be fought about the sovereignty of Canada is beginning with news that one of Canada’s most...

            Is Pierre Poilievre the new Justin Trudeau?

            Is Pierre Poilievre the new Justin Trudeau?

            Matt Gurney: Well, here we are. Yay, I guess. There goes our April. For the one or two readers who...

            Canada’s Existential Election

            Canada’s Existential Election

            The campaign launched Sunday by Governor General Mary Simon’s proclamation — signed at the request of Prime Minister Mark Carney...

            Pierre Poilievre is a victim of his own success — but don’t expect him to go down without a fight

            Pierre Poilievre is a victim of his own success — but don’t expect him to go down without a fight

            Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre heads into the election campaign he’s long demanded on Sunday fighting for his political life, a...

            The campaign of a lifetime is upon us

            The campaign of a lifetime is upon us

            I was seven years old the last time an election in this country centered around a single issue. Then, it...

            Mark Carney’s first week had its bright spots — but he still needs to learn this lesson

            Mark Carney’s first week had its bright spots — but he still needs to learn this lesson

            Mark Carney had quite a first week as prime minister of Canada. He was sworn on Friday, unveiled a smaller...

            Canada studies how to join Ukraine peacekeeping force — including end to training mission in country

            Canada studies how to join Ukraine peacekeeping force — including end to training mission in country

            Detailed planning​ for a potential "coalition of the willing" peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is expected to kick off this week...

            New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election

            New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election

            The Conservatives could have won seven extra seats if the 2021 election had been contested using the 2025 electoral boundaries...

            Liberal lead over CPC increases to eight points, but is Carney’s house of dreams built on concrete or sand?

              Liberal lead over CPC increases to eight points, but is Carney’s house of dreams built on concrete or sand?

              As party leaders travel across the country on the campaign hustings, the Liberal plane appears to have more lift than...

              Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail

              Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail

              Smith mused about possibility of putting tariffs ‘on pause’ to benefit Conservatives. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent comments to right-wing...



              Premier Smith's comments continue to draw ire of federal leaders on election campaign

                Premier Smith's comments continue to draw ire of federal leaders on election campaign

                Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments to an American media outlet continue to be a political football among national political leaders...

                Carney releases another Mike Myers video, this time without a citizenship quiz

                Carney releases another Mike Myers video, this time without a citizenship quiz

                The Liberal campaign has returned to its Mike Myers strategy a second time, this time with an explicit endorsement from...

                Manitoba premier accused of breaking conflict of interest laws by taking Bombers charters to Grey Cup

                  Manitoba premier accused of breaking conflict of interest laws by taking Bombers charters to Grey Cup

                  Premier Wab Kinew took plane chartered by Winnipeg Blue Bombers to Grey Cup in 2023 and 2024. Manitoba's premier is...

                  Danielle Smith’s MAGA charm offensive could haunt the Conservatives

                  Danielle Smith’s MAGA charm offensive could haunt the Conservatives

                  When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Carney call a federal election after he was sworn-in as Prime Minister ten days...

                  Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation

                  Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation

                  The head of Elections Canada says he has been in touch with social media platforms in an effort to address...

                  Carney says he thinks Trump waiting until election outcome before engaging with PM

                  Carney says he thinks Trump waiting until election outcome before engaging with PM

                  Liberal Leader Mark Carney, who hasn’t talked to Donald Trump since taking office as Prime Minister, said he thinks the...

                  Federal leaders' debates scheduled for April 16-17 in Montreal

                  Federal leaders' debates scheduled for April 16-17 in Montreal

                  TVO journalist Steve Paikin will host the English-language debate. The leaders of the main federal political parties will be invited...

                  Some industries may be spared from next round of U.S. tariffs despite Trump threats

                  Some industries may be spared from next round of U.S. tariffs despite Trump threats

                  White House official lowers expectations around new sectoral tariffs starting April 2. It appears some key industries facing the threat...

                  Sask. has been a sea of blue in recent federal elections. Here's why it's worth watching this time around

                  Sask. has been a sea of blue in recent federal elections. Here's why it's worth watching this time around

                  Saskatchewan has been almost entirely blue in federal politics since the Conservative Party of Canada first ran a slate of...

                  Poillievre proposes tax cut to save 'modest income' families about $1,800 per year

                  Poillievre proposes tax cut to save 'modest income' families about $1,800 per year

                  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a proposal on Monday to cut the lowest income tax bracket, saving the average family...

                  The economic question at the heart of this election

                  The economic question at the heart of this election

                  This Canadian election is about a lot of things. It’s about trade and tariffs and threats and sovereignty. It’s about...

                  CityNews-Leger poll shows strong support for Carney-led Liberal party among Torontonians

                  CityNews-Leger poll shows strong support for Carney-led Liberal party among Torontonians

                  Torontonians strongly favour a Liberal government under Mark Carney, according to a CityNews-Leger poll. That is likely not good news...

                  Federal election one of ‘most consequential’ in Canadian history, say political players

                  Federal election one of ‘most consequential’ in Canadian history, say political players

                  The winner of this election will be handed a list of issues that will be outside their control, says pollster...

                  National defence is often an afterthought in Canadian elections. Not this time

                  National defence is often an afterthought in Canadian elections. Not this time

                  Trump's annexation threats have upended the notion that there are no votes in defence. Issues of sovereignty, national security and...

                  New minister of justice’s dedication to his community ‘unmatched’

                  New minister of justice’s dedication to his community ‘unmatched’

                  While the outcome of the federal election remains to be seen, for now, the government is conducting business at least...

                  'Offensive and false': Alberta premier's office denies Smith urged U.S. to interfere in federal election

                  'Offensive and false': Alberta premier's office denies Smith urged U.S. to interfere in federal election

                  Smith told U.S. officials she hoped they'd put tariffs 'on pause' until after the election. The office of Alberta Premier...

                  Alberta premier faces backlash for asking America to pause tariffs until after election

                  Alberta premier faces backlash for asking America to pause tariffs until after election

                  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism over comments made earlier in March during an interview with an American right-wing...

                  And they're off! Where things stand as the race begins.

                  And they're off! Where things stand as the race begins.

                  Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney met the governor general and dissolved the 44th Parliament, setting April 28 as the...

                  How a two-week-old interview by Danielle Smith drove day one of the election campaign

                  How a two-week-old interview by Danielle Smith drove day one of the election campaign

                  For Pierre Poilievre, who would rather focus his comments on the record of the Liberal government, it was an unwelcome...

                  Fish harvesters protest in St. John's ahead of Carney's 1st campaign rally

                  Fish harvesters protest in St. John's ahead of Carney's 1st campaign rally

                  Newfoundland and Labrador's fish harvesters quickly rallied on Sunday afternoon following cuts to the snow crab fishery and what they...

                  Edmonton mayor to run in 2025 federal election, Liberals say

                  Edmonton mayor to run in 2025 federal election, Liberals say

                  Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will be running for the Liberal Party of Canada in the federal election, which was called...

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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...

                  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...


                  Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist

                  Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist

                  Top national security officials for President Donald Trumptexted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat...

                  Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

                  Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any...

                  Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

                  Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark...

                  Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

                  Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in his...

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                  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...

                  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...

                    'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

                    'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

                    Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid...

                    Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

                    Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

                    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week...

                    Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

                    Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

                    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa...

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                    How Escalating U.S.-China Competition Over Critical Minerals Impacts Canada

                    How Escalating U.S.-China Competition Over Critical Minerals Impacts Canada

                    Over the last five years, competition over critical minerals has become a focal point of great-power rivalry — particularly between...

                    Removing internal trade barriers would help mitigate damage from Trump tariffs

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                    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...

                    How the rich captured a Canadian prime minister: Part I

                    How the rich captured a Canadian prime minister: Part I

                    Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin and Donald Trump’s White House have shown how political leaders who bond with billionaires can be toxic...

                    Tariffs, taxes, and takeover bids: Welcome to Election 2025

                    Tariffs, taxes, and takeover bids: Welcome to Election 2025

                    Canada’s 45th general election is upon us, and it’s shaping up to be the nastiest we have ever seen. Already...

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                    The Liberal advantage is real

                      The Liberal advantage is real

                      The writ has dropped and the campaign buses are rolling. It also means the pollsters are polling — and, as...

                      Tax Cuts, Homes and Leaders Doing Crossfit

                        Tax Cuts, Homes and Leaders Doing Crossfit

                        Day 2 of the federal campaign!

                        The ‘trade war’ election campaign is under way

                          The ‘trade war’ election campaign is under way

                          At midday on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Governor-General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and begin an election campaign...

                          An election in a polluted media environment

                            An election in a polluted media environment

                            With trust in journalism eroding, disinformation — once fringe — is now mainstream. Much of it is spreading on social...