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Rising Nationalism, Desire for Economic Sovereignty Propels Liberals to Five-Year High

Rising Nationalism, Desire for Economic Sovereignty Propels Liberals to Five-Year High

The “Carney Effect” could expand advantage to majority. In a profound transformation of the political landscape, the Liberal Party has jumpstarted a moribund and dismal outcome at the beginning of the year to what would be a clear majority outcome if an election were held tomorrow. The principal driver has been a burgeoning national identity and search for economic sovereignty...

Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2

Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2

Senior Canadian official says order will be studied before country reacts. U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is again...

Canadian senator challenges Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match

Canadian senator challenges Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match

Challenge comes as tariff chaos continues. Sen. Patrick Brazeau wants to punch Donald Trump in the face. Not the U.S...

Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

    Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

    Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S...

    Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

    Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as "colourful" and warned Canadians that...

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    Rising Nationalism, Desire for Economic Sovereignty Propels Liberals to Five-Year High

    Rising Nationalism, Desire for Economic Sovereignty Propels Liberals to Five-Year High

    In a profound transformation of the political landscape, the Liberal Party has jumpstarted a moribund and dismal outcome at the...

    Federal Politics: Carney (widely) and Freeland (narrowly) more trusted to handle Trump than Poilievre

      Federal Politics: Carney (widely) and Freeland (narrowly) more trusted to handle Trump than Poilievre

      As Canadians get their first taste of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term tariffs, many are giving more thought to...



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      We pollsters missed something big in the Ontario election. The federal Liberals should pay attention

      We pollsters missed something big in the Ontario election. The federal Liberals should pay attention

      As a pollster, I must confess that I was shocked by the results of last week’s Ontario election. Not by...

      The truth about Trump’s tariff strategy is that he doesn’t have one

      The truth about Trump’s tariff strategy is that he doesn’t have one

      Within the space of an hour or so on Wednesday afternoon, the baffling incoherence of Donald Trump’s tariff scheme —...

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      Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

      Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.'s defense if the...

      Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

      Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

      WASHINGTON -- Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald...

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      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...

      The Northwest Territories is key to securing Canada’s critical minerals future

      The Northwest Territories is key to securing Canada’s critical minerals future

      As mining and investment leaders gather in Toronto this week for the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)...



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      Is the Trump revolution off to a good or bad start?

      Is the Trump revolution off to a good or bad start?

      Does Donald Trump’s revolutionary start make the grade? On Tuesday, America once again celebrated the great presidential tradition called “marking...

      Unlike Ford, Poilievre cool to spending on trade-war supports

      Unlike Ford, Poilievre cool to spending on trade-war supports

      Retaliation is one thing. Most Canadian politicians agree it’s a necessary weapon to fight a trade war against Donald Trump...

      Canada the 51st state? Never! And Trudeau should know better

      Canada the 51st state? Never! And Trudeau should know better

      Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal “is to destroy the Canadian economy so he can...

      Donald Trump has extreme designs on Canada: Here is what he really wants

      Donald Trump has extreme designs on Canada: Here is what he really wants

      The tariffs have arrived, a trade war begins and retaliatory measures are unlikely to bring quick relief. U.S. President Donald...

      Why Carney and Trudeau should be cheering for a tariff-induced recession

      Why Carney and Trudeau should be cheering for a tariff-induced recession

      According to their own bizarre logic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney should be overjoyed that...

      It may provoke Trump, but Canada should cancel the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S.

      It may provoke Trump, but Canada should cancel the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S.

      As U.S. negotiators pushed for concessions on Ukrainian critical minerals last week, they reportedly threatened to cut off access to...

      Danielle Smith stands as squarely for Canada as Doug Ford or any federal politician

      Danielle Smith stands as squarely for Canada as Doug Ford or any federal politician

      That’s inevitable when her main political agenda is sovereignty within Canada or (in the suspicious eyes of some) outside Canada...

      Canada faces a tough road ahead – but we can survive this trade war
      Is America First on a collision course with American consumers?
      Mystery Solved: Trump’s Tariffs are All About Trump

      Mystery Solved: Trump’s Tariffs are All About Trump

      Ever since Donald Trump began threatening to impose tariffs on Canadian goods not long after his election victory in November...



      Wayne Gretzky and King Charles III — the new axis of treachery

      Wayne Gretzky and King Charles III — the new axis of treachery

      You can’t have an outburst of nationalism without purity tests coming into play, and two prominent Canadian figures have failed...

      It's time for some tough choices, Canada

      It's time for some tough choices, Canada

      With his tariffs now a reality, U.S. President Donald Trump is weaponizing uncertainty to coerce businesses to move their operations...

      A Tale of Two Speeches: Trudeau vs. Trump as a Trade War is Launched

      A Tale of Two Speeches: Trudeau vs. Trump as a Trade War is Launched

      On the evening of March 4th, the same day the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President...

      A Decentralized Vision for Canada’s Survival

      A Decentralized Vision for Canada’s Survival

      With the Trump tariffs now a reality, the urgent question is, “How can Canada best fortify itself against long-term damage...

      What will Americans make of Trump’s trade war with Canada, now that it’s here?
      From Phoney War to Trade War: Canada’s Next Steps

      From Phoney War to Trade War: Canada’s Next Steps

      During the weeks and months following Donald Trump’s election last November 5th, his relentless tariff threats and verbal assaults on...

      Oval Office blow-up confirmed where Trump really stands

      Oval Office blow-up confirmed where Trump really stands

      When the history of what could be a widening war in Europe is written, it will be interesting to see...

      Donald Trump is trying to destroy Canada

      Donald Trump is trying to destroy Canada

      “What he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that will make it easier to...

      Trump wants to go back to 1913. Canadians and Americans will suffer the consequences

      Trump wants to go back to 1913. Canadians and Americans will suffer the consequences

      Canadians have taken Donald Trump's threats of trade action — now realized — very personally. Understandably and justifiably so. But...

      A table-flipper or a flight to safety?  My take on Canadian politics this winter.
      Justin Trudeau channels an insulted Canada’s anger with Donald Trump

      Justin Trudeau channels an insulted Canada’s anger with Donald Trump

      If there was any doubt that Canada-U.S. relations have reached a breaking point this week, Justin Trudeau dispelled it in...

      Conservative leaders are failing Trump's tariff test

      Conservative leaders are failing Trump's tariff test

      “Elbows up.” That was the message Mike Myers sent to fellow Canadians at the end of last weekend’s Saturday Night...

      Doug Ford has a plan to hit Trump hard. And it’s good.

      Doug Ford has a plan to hit Trump hard. And it’s good.

      On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Donald Trump was softening up Canada by attacking our economy ahead of...

      Mark Carney Sees What’s Coming on AI: Here’s Three Questions to Ask Him About It
      To tackle tariffs, Canada needs a unity government

      To tackle tariffs, Canada needs a unity government

      Welcome to the 2025 trade wars. United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend Canada’s economy, and those of...

      American Tariffs Pose a Major Threat to Aging Canadians
      Carney’s credibility cracks give Conservatives an opportunity

      Carney’s credibility cracks give Conservatives an opportunity

      This week, John Ivison is joined by veteran pollster, Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, to talk about the...

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      RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

      RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

      EDMONTON -- RCMP say they have launched an investigation after receiving a complaint about Alberta Health Services.

      Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers

      Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers

      As American tariffs ramp up the stakes on improving free trade in Canada, trade experts describe recent federal moves as...

      Trudeau vows to not be ‘caretaker’ PM, gets emotional at one of his last events

      Trudeau vows to not be ‘caretaker’ PM, gets emotional at one of his last events

      Justin Trudeau said today – in what was one of, if not his final press conference as prime minister –...

      Carney pledges to put assets in blind trust if he becomes prime minister


      Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

      Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

      U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but...

      Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories

      Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories...

      Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

      Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

      The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark...

      Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

      Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

      The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump's trade war has crossed a line that essentially...

      Canada looking to help develop sensors for 'Golden Dome' missile defence, U.S. general tells conference

      Canada looking to help develop sensors for 'Golden Dome' missile defence, U.S. general tells conference

      Canada's participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile-defence system for North America is limited to research involving...

      NDP calls out Conservative MP 'no show' at parliamentary visit to Washington

      NDP calls out Conservative MP 'no show' at parliamentary visit to Washington

      New Democrats say Conservative MPs were missing in action as Canadian parliamentarians visited Capitol Hill and met with American lawmakers...

      Liberals face challenge of securing the vote while keeping leadership race accessible

      Liberals face challenge of securing the vote while keeping leadership race accessible

      Experts say criticism that some members couldn't vote is better than the alternative. The problems some registered Liberals are having...

      ‘Canada is killing our people’: Donald Trump, JD Vance demand Canada halt counter-tariffs, increase border security during heated call with Trudeau

      ‘Canada is killing our people’: Donald Trump, JD Vance demand Canada halt counter-tariffs, increase border security during heated call with Trudeau

      Canada offered to delay its second phase of counter-tariffs against the U.S. if Donald Trump drops tariffs on all Canadian...

      U.S. companies earned over $3.5-billion in Canadian government contracts since 2023: data

      U.S. companies earned over $3.5-billion in Canadian government contracts since 2023: data

      As trade tensions between Canada and the United States escalate over instituted tariffs, government data reveals that American suppliers have...

      Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

      Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

      OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald...

      Chrystia Freeland wants Mark Carney to be finance minister, if she becomes PM

      Chrystia Freeland wants Mark Carney to be finance minister, if she becomes PM

      Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland says if she wins and becomes prime minister, she will invite rival Mark Carney to...

      PM's intelligence adviser says it's time for Canada to be 'selfish' and protect itself

      PM's intelligence adviser says it's time for Canada to be 'selfish' and protect itself

      The prime minister's intelligence and security adviser says it's time for Canada to be less dependent on its partners, comments...

      Ontario fears tariff reprieve for automakers is designed to move jobs to U.S.

      Ontario fears tariff reprieve for automakers is designed to move jobs to U.S.

      Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is suspicious of a 30-day tariff reprieve for automakers, which he believes could be...

      SMT -- Is Donald Trump the only focus for Canada right now?

      SMT -- Is Donald Trump the only focus for Canada right now?

      Canada is in a series of high stakes political races, for party leadership, for an upcoming national election. But is...

      This Canadian forged the USMCA. Now he wants to save it.

      This Canadian forged the USMCA. Now he wants to save it.

      Steve Verheul used to get under the American trade negotiator’s skin. As Donald Trump’s point person on trade in the...

      Federal parties gearing up for early election 'any day now' despite trade war

      Federal parties gearing up for early election 'any day now' despite trade war

      Mark Carney signalled last month he is willing to call an early general election should he become Liberal leader. While...

      Trump grants tariff exemption at request of Big Three automakers in North America, accuses Trudeau of power grab

        Trump grants tariff exemption at request of Big Three automakers in North America, accuses Trudeau of power grab

        The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S. President...

        Trump dismisses Canada's border efforts, accuses Trudeau of power grab

          Trump dismisses Canada's border efforts, accuses Trudeau of power grab

          U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not appeased by Canada's efforts to reduce the amount of fentanyl crossing the...

          Trudeau and Trump speak for first time since launch of the trade war

          Trudeau and Trump speak for first time since launch of the trade war

          Talks between 2 sides to continue throughout the afternoon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a call with his U.S...

          Lots of uncertainties facing farmers

          ‘There is no halfway’: Premier Ford says Ontario’s measures will remain in place until U.S. lifts tariffs

          ‘There is no halfway’: Premier Ford says Ontario’s measures will remain in place until U.S. lifts tariffs

          Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will “hold our line” on tariffs and retaliation, including removing alcohol from LCBO shelves, until...

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          Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

          Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.'s defense if the...

          California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives

          California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives

          California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break...

          Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

          Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall...

          Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump

          Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump

          Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he's...

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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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            Fuelling addiction – The “safe supply” disaster

            Fuelling addiction – The “safe supply” disaster

            As the death toll from the ongoing opioid poisoning crisis in Canada continues to rise, jurisdictions across the country struggle...

            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...


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            Why Ford’s successful campaign was a failure

            Why Ford’s successful campaign was a failure

            It’s called an election campaign for a reason. Even though its purpose is to secure votes, instead of purchases, it...

            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...

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            David Paterson on fighting the trade war and winning over Republicans

              David Paterson on fighting the trade war and winning over Republicans

              On WONK, Ontario's trade representative in the U.S. talks to Amanda Lang about his message to Republicans and why he's...

              A carve out in the trade war – is this the first of many?

                A carve out in the trade war – is this the first of many?

                On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on the phone for nearly an hour...

                Is Canadian energy our tariff war trump card?

                  Is Canadian energy our tariff war trump card?

                  Two days after U.S. tariffs were imposed on Canada and Mexico, the trade war rages on. While an exemption has...

                  Tariffs Paused for Auto Sector

                    Tariffs Paused for Auto Sector

                    Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand talks about Canadian efforts to support businesses affected by the trade war with...