Top News
Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage

Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage

Alberta MP under fire over allegations about business dealings. Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault has resigned from cabinet amid allegations about his business dealings and criticism of his shifting claims about his Indigenous ancestry. "The prime minister and MP Randy Boissonnault have agreed that Mr. Boissonnault will step away from cabinet effective immediately. Mr. Boissonnault will focus on clearing the allegations...

Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do

Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do

Party staffers monitor caucus for signs of message indiscipline and fraternization with other MPs. After two years of Pierre Poilievre...

Canada’s premiers want Justin Trudeau to do a trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico, Doug Ford says

Canada’s premiers want Justin Trudeau to do a trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico, Doug Ford says

Ford, chair of the Council of Federation of premiers, said “there’s a clear consensus that everyone agrees that we need...

Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

    Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

    Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been appointed the new chairman of the board of AIMCo, the Alberta Investment Management...

    When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying

    When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying

    Reports of rogue AI are on the rise, from abusive rants to inciting suicide, and people are right to be...

    Polls

    Supported by

    This section is sponsored by Canada's mining companies.
    Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

    Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

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

    Canadians twice as likely to report they are worse off financially rather than better off now compared to last year

    Canadians twice as likely to report they are worse off financially rather than better off now compared to last year

    Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years...



    Opinion

    When Chatbots Go Rogue: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupefying
    What is Trudeau's game plan for Trump and other pressing issues concerning Canada?

    What is Trudeau's game plan for Trump and other pressing issues concerning Canada?

    Justin Trudeau recorded a long video(opens in a new tab) on the subject of immigration and released it over the...

    News

    Conservatives question decision to stop victims' families from confronting Bernardo in person

    Conservatives question decision to stop victims' families from confronting Bernardo in person

    Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is questioning the Parole Board of Canada's rationale for preventing the families of Kristen French and...

    Canada, U.S. close embassies to public in Ukraine due to threat of Russian strikes

    Canada, U.S. close embassies to public in Ukraine due to threat of Russian strikes

    OTTAWA -- The Canadian and American embassies in Ukraine are closed to the public today after the U.S. warned of...

    Politician's Pen

    Taiwan’s commitment to climate action

    Taiwan’s commitment to climate action

    I recognize Trudeau's need to travel by jet. Likewise, Canadians need to use their furnaces in winter

    I recognize Trudeau's need to travel by jet. Likewise, Canadians need to use their furnaces in winter

    Ottawa media reported recently that Prime Minister Trudeau boarded the Government of Canada's private Challenger jet to fly to Bermuda...



    Opinion (Continued)

    ‘America First’ playbook comes to life and crystallizes uphill battle for the Trudeau Liberals

    ‘America First’ playbook comes to life and crystallizes uphill battle for the Trudeau Liberals

    The dust is finally beginning to settle in the aftermath of the United States presidential election. For decision-makers around the...

    The impending implosion of Trudeau's 'win-win-win' EV battery plant deal

    The impending implosion of Trudeau's 'win-win-win' EV battery plant deal

    Whirl with me back in time all the way to September 2023, when the federal and Quebec governments announced that...

    Trump election threatens to upend Liberal policy

    Trump election threatens to upend Liberal policy

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals may be anxious about the rise of Pierre Poilievre, but their real problem isn’t the...

    Canada, Mexico and the CUSMA Review: Hanging Together is Better than the Alternative

    Canada, Mexico and the CUSMA Review: Hanging Together is Better than the Alternative

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are right to focus attention on the looming review of the...

    Blaming Immigrants Is a Gateway to Far-Right Extremism

    Blaming Immigrants Is a Gateway to Far-Right Extremism

    PICK A NAME,” says one of the two London activists I’m walking down Grosvenor Road with. “We don’t use our...

    Saving the CBC is really about saving Canada

    Saving the CBC is really about saving Canada

    Donald Trump’s return to the White House will transform any number of issues here in Canada, from trade and energy...

    Europe is leaving Donald Trump’s America behind. Should Canada do the same?

    Europe is leaving Donald Trump’s America behind. Should Canada do the same?

    As American democracy dives into darkness, Canada is facing difficult choices. The consensus among Canada’s political and business establishment is...

    A made-at-home climate plan for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

    A made-at-home climate plan for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

    The Conservative Party of Canada’s pre-election slogan is “Bring it Home.” This saying is dictionary-defined as making important things clear...

    When will we start preparing for the worst?

    When will we start preparing for the worst?

    When Russia attacked Ukraine, nearby countries were in shock. Some didn’t even react, although Russian sympathy may also be at...

    Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue

    Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue

    And so, two months before the White House officially changes hands, the nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue begins. If anyone thought...



    Are Poilievre and the Conservatives headed towards a "loveless landslide"?

    Are Poilievre and the Conservatives headed towards a "loveless landslide"?

    There’s always value in watching what’s going on in other countries to learn something about what is happening in your...

    This is the difference between the political moment that swept Justin Trudeau into leadership and the one that will push him out

    This is the difference between the political moment that swept Justin Trudeau into leadership and the one that will push him out

    People have good reason to doubt the veracity of campaign promises because they have good, abundant evidence that politicians hardly...

    When Trump comes calling for our water, Canada must be ready

    When Trump comes calling for our water, Canada must be ready

    We had better be ready. President-elect Donald Trump has noticed something in his travels across the U.S. Many parts of...

    ‘This is about protecting the soul of a Canada that we’re still building:’ Why Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia isn’t backing down

    ‘This is about protecting the soul of a Canada that we’re still building:’ Why Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia isn’t backing down

    After a terrorist killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario in 2021, the Government of Canada organized...

    I sat down to ask Stephen Harper, 'What happened to Canada'?

    I sat down to ask Stephen Harper, 'What happened to Canada'?

    With a crowd gathered inside, and pro-Hamas demonstrators outside attempting to disrupt the event, The Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI)...

    Canada is ‘rolling out the red carpet’ for radical Islam

    Canada is ‘rolling out the red carpet’ for radical Islam

    Western democracies are not pushing back on violent Muslims who seek to dismantle our way of life, says author Yasmine...

    To survive Donald Trump, Canada must do these four things. Justin Trudeau is going to hate them all

    To survive Donald Trump, Canada must do these four things. Justin Trudeau is going to hate them all

    In January 2017, the day after Donald Trump signed what he called a “Muslim ban,” limiting travel from some Middle...

    Trump’s Return Could Make Trudeau Look Smaller than Ever

    Trump’s Return Could Make Trudeau Look Smaller than Ever

    THE ROAD AHEAD will not get any easier for the Trudeau Liberals. With Donald Trump set to retake residence in...

    Alberta oil is about to get Trumped

    Alberta oil is about to get Trumped

    This was not the election result that most Canadians hoped for. According to a Leger poll taken in late October...

    Why the new U.S. administration won't have much time for us

    Why the new U.S. administration won't have much time for us

    A few days before the 2019 federal election, I received calls from the embassies of G20 countries. I was a...



    U.S. election mayhem was fuelled by Musk, money and misinformation

    U.S. election mayhem was fuelled by Musk, money and misinformation

    Mark Hanna, an unscrupulous Republican backroom operator in the late 19th century, once succinctly summed up all he’d learned about...

    Canada is far from ready for the chaos coming our way
    Trump’s Team of … Reprisals?

    Trump’s Team of … Reprisals?

    Trump team … Assemble! Usually, obsession with team building is reserved for the world of sports, not politics. There are...

    From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians?

    From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians?

    The recent spate of provincial elections in Canada were a mixed bag of results. They were in turn dwarfed by...

    Doug Ford's diplomatic foray has all the tact of a wrecking ball

    Doug Ford's diplomatic foray has all the tact of a wrecking ball

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford is putting Mexico on notice. Earlier this week, in the wake of Donald Trump’s election win...

    How Trump’s Deportation Plans Could Destabilize Canada

    How Trump’s Deportation Plans Could Destabilize Canada

    President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport 15-20 million undocumented people currently living in the United States. According to the...

    Trump’s team wants Trudeau out in favour of the populist Poilievre
    No, Pierre Poilievre isn’t Donald Trump. But he sure acts like him sometimes

    No, Pierre Poilievre isn’t Donald Trump. But he sure acts like him sometimes

    For most Canadians, Remembrance Day is a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of the past and how they helped...

    Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

    Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

    Are there any direct lessons from president-elect Donald Trump’s recent win in the United States for Canadian political parties? Perhaps...

    Demonizing Pierre Poilievre could end up backfiring on Justin Trudeau

    Demonizing Pierre Poilievre could end up backfiring on Justin Trudeau

    In the world of political advertising, nothing grabs attention like negative advertising. Why? It’s simple: our brains are wired to...

    Neither of the two biggest federal parties supported mandatory voting. That’s why we need it

    Neither of the two biggest federal parties supported mandatory voting. That’s why we need it

    It feels like I am in election overload. We’ve had votes in New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Nova Scotians...

    Turnout for what?

    Turnout for what?

    Never underestimate the Democrats’ ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. On Nov. 5, America chose Donald Trump...

    In preparation for Trump 2.0, Ottawa must broadcast that our border is closed

    In preparation for Trump 2.0, Ottawa must broadcast that our border is closed

    U.S. President Joe Biden did Canada a solid back in 2023, when his government agreed to new terms on the...

    News (Continued)

    Jagmeet Singh asks premiers to match his pledge to remove GST from daily essentials

    Jagmeet Singh asks premiers to match his pledge to remove GST from daily essentials

    NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he has written to Canada's premiers asking them to match his pledge to remove the...

    Canada weighs cutting Mexico out of trade pact as Trump taps pro-tariff CEO for commerce secretary

    Canada weighs cutting Mexico out of trade pact as Trump taps pro-tariff CEO for commerce secretary

    Canada is not ruling out sidelining Mexico in future trade talks with the United States, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia...

    Canada’s security agencies suspect Modi knew of plot to kill Sikh activist

    Canada’s security agencies suspect Modi knew of plot to kill Sikh activist

    Canadian security agencies believe Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India knew about the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in...

    Justin Trudeau’s digital tax is hated by America. Here’s why Donald Trump may use it against us

    Justin Trudeau’s digital tax is hated by America. Here’s why Donald Trump may use it against us

    It’s set to bring in billions of dollars the federal government is keen to have. But Ottawa must first fend...



    A surplus in the federal public-service pension plan presents the government with many options

    A surplus in the federal public-service pension plan presents the government with many options

    Treasury Board President Anita Anand is poised to table a report revealing a multi-billion-dollar surplus in the public-service pension plan...

    'It's not about me': Human rights activist Irwin Cotler on alleged Iranian assassination plot

    'It's not about me': Human rights activist Irwin Cotler on alleged Iranian assassination plot

    Canadian human rights advocate and former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler — who was the target of an alleged foiled...

    NDP won’t be ‘baited’ as Tories attack Singh amid Liberal labour moves, says MP Green

    NDP won’t be ‘baited’ as Tories attack Singh amid Liberal labour moves, says MP Green

    With work stoppages in two parts of the country and in the House of Commons, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s...

    Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

    Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

    Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some...

    Police investigating Randy Boissonnault’s former company, business partner

    Police investigating Randy Boissonnault’s former company, business partner

    As calls mount for Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault to resign over conflicting claims about his family’s Indigenous heritage, Global...

    NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

    NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

    A Metis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims...

    TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

    TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

    Donald Trump's return to the White House is good news for Canada's energy sector and an opportunity for TC Energy...

    Trudeau offers words of support to embattled minister Randy Boissonnault

    Trudeau offers words of support to embattled minister Randy Boissonnault

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday expressed support for his embattled Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault on the sidelines of the...

    No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

    No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

    MPs have been debating a privilege motion since late September, putting other House business on hold. A debate that has...



    Trudeau Government Has Likely Blown Fiscal Anchor, Watchdog Says

    Trudeau Government Has Likely Blown Fiscal Anchor, Watchdog Says

    Canada’s budgetary watchdog says Justin Trudeau’s government has likely blown past a self-imposed fiscal guardrail, and is warning about the...

    Human smuggler issued new Canadian passport after court ordered surrender of travel document

    Human smuggler issued new Canadian passport after court ordered surrender of travel document

    The federal government issued a new passport to an admitted human smuggler after he was ordered to surrender the travel...

    Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

    Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the final leaders' statement from the G20 summit in Brazil is not strong enough on...

    Inflation ticked up to 2% in October after previous month's steep drop in gas prices

    Inflation ticked up to 2% in October after previous month's steep drop in gas prices

    Canada's inflation rate ticked up to two per cent in October, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. The consumer price index...

    Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

    Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

    With a 15-point advantage the federal Conservatives remain in the drivers seat politically. Canadians continue to be focused on jobs/the...

    NDP MP cautioned for wearing pin supporting Palestinians in the House of Commons

    NDP MP cautioned for wearing pin supporting Palestinians in the House of Commons

    A New Democrat MP was warned Monday that her decision to don a watermelon pin — a symbol of the...

    Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign

    Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign

    Conservatives are ramping up pressure on Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault to resign following a news report that said his former...

    Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20

    Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20

    RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- President Joe Biden inadvertently was a missing man in the traditional photo of world leaders...

    Trudeau, Biden talk rule of law at Brazil G20 summit amid meetings on global hunger

    Trudeau, Biden talk rule of law at Brazil G20 summit amid meetings on global hunger

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his first day at the G20 leaders' summit Monday speaking in closed-door meetings about issues...

    Security of Canadian water treatment plants called into question as cyberattack threats mount

    Security of Canadian water treatment plants called into question as cyberattack threats mount

    The statement was carefully worded, written to tamp down any sense of panic about a major cyberattack on one of...

    CRA leadership knew of major gaps in fraud detection as agency paid out bogus refunds, records show

    CRA leadership knew of major gaps in fraud detection as agency paid out bogus refunds, records show

    Revelations come as revenue minister set to testify at parliamentary committees. In early 2024, senior officials at the Canada Revenue...

    MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler

    MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler

    The House of Commons on Monday condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler. MPs...

    ISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgence

    ISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgence

    On June 15, 2023, police searched a Calgary home and found an ISIS flag, three knives, bomb-making instructions and ideological...

    More than half of Canadians say Trudeau should be replaced as Liberal Party leader, poll shows

    More than half of Canadians say Trudeau should be replaced as Liberal Party leader, poll shows

    A new poll shows a majority of Canadians say the Liberal Party should be led by someone other than Prime...

    Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

    Trudeau says he could have acted faster on immigration changes, blames 'bad actors'

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming "bad...

    Iran allegedly planned to assassinate human-rights crusader Irwin Cotler

    Iran allegedly planned to assassinate human-rights crusader Irwin Cotler

    Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a noted Canadian human-rights advocate and harsh critic of the clerical regime, but...

    Trump isn't yet U.S. president, but his plans for the war in Ukraine loom large over G20

    Trump isn't yet U.S. president, but his plans for the war in Ukraine loom large over G20

    The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, which begins on Monday, is already impacted by ever-evolving geopolitical events, regardless of...

    Parliament remains gridlocked amid Trump trade talk and postal strike

    Parliament remains gridlocked amid Trump trade talk and postal strike

    Parliament closes in on its eighth week of gridlock over a privilege motion, as Canada Post employees are on strike...

    Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

    Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

    As Canada braces for significant shifts in its relationship with its largest trading partner and neighbour following Donald Trump’s inauguration...

    US Poli

    Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms

    Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to personally secure his...

    Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

    Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump says he has chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador...

    Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

    Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the...

    Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post

    Trump interviewing candidates for FBI chief, Vance says in later-deleted social media post

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director, incoming Vice President JD Vance...

    International

    Supported by

    This section is sponsored by Canada's Motion Picture Industry.
    US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

    US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as...

    Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

    Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the final leaders' statement from the G20 summit in Brazil is not strong enough on...

    North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

    North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a "limitless" expansion of his...

    Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

    Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

    ROME (AP) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella sharply rebuked Elon Musk on Wednesday for weighing in on Italian court rulings...

    US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

    US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

    BRUSSELS (AP) -- President Joe Biden intends to bolster U.S. military support to Ukraine in the final months of his...

    Think Tank

    Governing for Growth in a Time of Polycrisis

    Governing for Growth in a Time of Polycrisis

    We live in difficult times for policymakers and governments. The term “polycrisis”, coined by Edgar Morin and Anne Brigitte Kern...

    U.S. Outlines Scope of New Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors

    U.S. Outlines Scope of New Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors

    The U.S. Treasury Department has published the fine print on a new set of restrictions on outbound investment in China’s...


    Substacks

    A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

    Treasury Board no access-to-info leader

    Treasury Board no access-to-info leader

    Treasury Board of Canada, a central agency of the federal government, is Ottawa’s cheerleader for access to information. The institution...

    Israel’s secret plan to “Iraq-ify” Gaza

    Israel’s secret plan to “Iraq-ify” Gaza

    Israel’s far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a secret plan for Gaza as his defence forces continue to bomb, displace...

    Why pro-Palestinian activists are so frustrated

    Why pro-Palestinian activists are so frustrated

    If you or someone you know has been active in the pro-Palestinian movement, you may have noticed this trend. There...

    Podcasts

    Trump and the Post American World

      Trump and the Post American World

      Sandy Garossino and Vina Nadjibulla are having conversations about the fragility of power in the 21st century. And that became...

      Can Jane Philpott fix Ontario health care?

        Can Jane Philpott fix Ontario health care?

        All the party leaders wanted her. The Conservative premier won. Pressure's on.

        Procedural Standoff Continues in the House

          Procedural Standoff Continues in the House

          Government House Leader Karina Gould explains the government's position on the procedural standoff that has ground government business in the...

          "The hand that wields the knife shall never wear the crown"

            "The hand that wields the knife shall never wear the crown"

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