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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

    Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

    Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to levy a 25 per cent import tax on all Canadian goods, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to withhold the province's energy, which it exports to five states. "We'll use every tool in our toolbox, including cutting them off," Ford said immediately after a meeting of...

    Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

    Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments likening Kamala Harris's election loss to an attack on women's rights and progress earned him...

    Trudeau presents premiers with plan to address Trump's border concerns as tariff threat looms

    Trudeau presents premiers with plan to address Trump's border concerns as tariff threat looms

    Premier Ford says Ottawa’s plan is a ‘good start’ but Canada needs to ‘be ready to fight.’ Prime Minister Justin...

    Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

    Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

    Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “an insufferable tool” in a new social media post on Wednesday...

    Trudeau will have to 'kiss the ring' to achieve smoother bilateral relations with Trump: John Bolton

    Trudeau will have to 'kiss the ring' to achieve smoother bilateral relations with Trump: John Bolton

    If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to get on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s good side for the sake of a...

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    Premiers’ Performance: Re-election rebounds for Moe and Houston, Legault finishes year on downward trend

      Premiers’ Performance: Re-election rebounds for Moe and Houston, Legault finishes year on downward trend

      The year ends with some big bounces in approval for a couple of post-election premiers, and the continuation of a...

      Canada as the 51st State

      Canada as the 51st State

      From December 6 to 9, 2024, we surveyed Canadians on if Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.



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      Trudeau said he needed new mandate to fight COVID — why not Trump's tariff threat?

      Trudeau said he needed new mandate to fight COVID — why not Trump's tariff threat?

      In the summer of 2021, Justin Trudeau argued that he needed a new mandate to lead Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Waiting to exhale

      Waiting to exhale

      While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like...

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      Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

      Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

      Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened Wednesday about “cutting off” energy supply to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s...

      Conservatives still in majority territory, despite Liberal affordability measures: Nanos

      Conservatives still in majority territory, despite Liberal affordability measures: Nanos

      The Liberals’ promise of a temporary GST break(opens in a new tab) for consumers, as well as $250 rebate cheques...

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      Canada’s Trading Imbalance: A Historical Challenge Repeated Today

      Canada’s Trading Imbalance: A Historical Challenge Repeated Today

      Our reliance on the United States has led us to a situation in which we are so intertwined that Canadian...

      Why cutting corners on policing is not an option for Peel Region

      Why cutting corners on policing is not an option for Peel Region

      For too long, Peel has underfunded its police force, failing to keep pace with rapid population growth and the increasing...



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      Trump kicks sand in Trudeau's face, why wouldn't he?

      Trump kicks sand in Trudeau's face, why wouldn't he?

      U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing off for all the world to see. Oh, the chattering...

      Donald Trump, the Troller-in-Chief, thrives on attention. Justin Trudeau’s only choice now is to treat him like a child

      Donald Trump, the Troller-in-Chief, thrives on attention. Justin Trudeau’s only choice now is to treat him like a child

      For his next foray into bilateral relations, Donald Trump has many clever options. He could hold his palm out for...

      Tensions in Team Liberal over finances held hostage to political desperation

      Tensions in Team Liberal over finances held hostage to political desperation

      You could see how things got awkward. The Prime Minister’s Office insisted on a GST holiday to buy votes and...

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      Psychoanalysis explains why Donald Trump is taunting Canada and ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’

      Psychoanalysis explains why Donald Trump is taunting Canada and ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’

      Canadian policymakers were just beginning to recover from the shock of Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose 25 per cent...

      Marc Miller ignores potential threat from Syrian refugees

      Marc Miller ignores potential threat from Syrian refugees

      After cheers rang out in Damascus this weekend at the toppling of brutal Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, there came another...

      If Trump walks all over Canada, it's because Trudeau made it weak

      If Trump walks all over Canada, it's because Trudeau made it weak

      A flurry of satirical articles and angry comebacks followed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent crack about making Canada the 51st...

      Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?
      If voters don’t think you like or respect them, how can you expect them to vote for you?

      If voters don’t think you like or respect them, how can you expect them to vote for you?

      In the wake of Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, David tweeted something that has stayed...

      Trudeau GST break brings zero political gain for Liberals, but plenty of pain for retailers

      Trudeau GST break brings zero political gain for Liberals, but plenty of pain for retailers

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could probably slide down every chimney in Canada, tossing gifts to all, without improving his political...



      If Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre actually want to fix our military, they know what to do
      Are we happy? Are we supposed to be?

      Are we happy? Are we supposed to be?

      There are so many gloomy headlines these days—hysterical claims of economic peril from certain premiers, legitimate concern over Donald Trump’s...

      In the last days of his lame-duck presidency, Joe Biden has become Trumpian

      In the last days of his lame-duck presidency, Joe Biden has become Trumpian

      Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys in advance of Thanksgiving: good for “Peach” and “Blossom.” The president went from pardoning turkeys...

      With rising grocery costs and lagging incomes, it’s past time for the government to be paying for a Grocery Benefit

      With rising grocery costs and lagging incomes, it’s past time for the government to be paying for a Grocery Benefit

      As the holiday season arrives, we are flooded with messages of food charity. While well-meaning, these efforts miss the mark...

      Finally, Hope for the Syrian People

      Finally, Hope for the Syrian People

      At last, an event the world’s humanists might celebrate. Finally, one of the world’s entrenched authoritarians has been defeated by...

      The Day the Impossible Became Possible: In Syria, the End of Two Eras

      The Day the Impossible Became Possible: In Syria, the End of Two Eras

      As the world processes the end of the Assad regime and the departure of its brutal dynastic scion, Bashar al-Assad...

      One of us thinks we need a federal election ASAP. The other thinks that’s a terrible idea

      One of us thinks we need a federal election ASAP. The other thinks that’s a terrible idea

      In a recurring feature, Susan Delacourt, a small-l liberal, and Matt Gurney, a small-c conservative, bring their different perspectives —...

      Chrystia Freeland answered Senate questions on the GST break. It did not go well
      How a media campaign in the U.S. could dampen Trump’s love of tariffs

      How a media campaign in the U.S. could dampen Trump’s love of tariffs

      “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff and it’s my favourite word,” president-elect Trump told Bloomberg...

      Trudeau and Poilievre spar over response to Trump

      Trudeau and Poilievre spar over response to Trump

      The prime minister briefed Opposition leaders Tuesday on last week's meeting with president-elect Donald Trump. Party insiders discuss the mixed...

      Justin Trudeau Should be Making a List…of Retaliatory Tariffs

      Justin Trudeau Should be Making a List…of Retaliatory Tariffs

      While Santa is busy making his naughty and nice list, Justin Trudeau should be compiling one of his own –...

      Poilievre isn't helping Canadians in Trump tariff showdown

      Poilievre isn't helping Canadians in Trump tariff showdown

      Pierre Poilievre can see his Christmas present, an election victory, perfectly gift-wrapped sitting right there under the tree. After nine...

      A Double Demographic Whammy

      A Double Demographic Whammy

      The Canadian healthcare system is heading toward a perfect storm—a “double demographic whammy” that will strain health and long-term care...

      I’m impressed: Donald Trump is delivering a master-class on raw political power

      I’m impressed: Donald Trump is delivering a master-class on raw political power

      I must confess: my admiration for Donald Trump’s political skills grows with each passing day. Don’t confuse this with admiration...

      Don’t get mad at me but Donald Trump isn’t entirely wrong about Canada

      Don’t get mad at me but Donald Trump isn’t entirely wrong about Canada

      One of the hardest things for Canadians over the next four (and a bit) years, I’d wager, is going to...

      Don’t Panic: 4 Rules for Responding to Trump Threats

      Don’t Panic: 4 Rules for Responding to Trump Threats

      Amid all the geopolitical chaos, the best advice of the year: Don’t panic. As they dined at Mar-a-Lago on a...

      Five Years After the Outbreak, Chaos is the New COVID

      Five Years After the Outbreak, Chaos is the New COVID

      On December 1st, 2019, the first laboratory-confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 was diagnosed in Wuhan, China. By December 8th, 41 people...

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      ‘He’s let it go too long’: wait builds for a Poilievre visit south of the border

      ‘He’s let it go too long’: wait builds for a Poilievre visit south of the border

      Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it's important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump...

      Justin Trudeau takes a swipe at Donald Trump ahead of first ministers’ meeting

      Justin Trudeau takes a swipe at Donald Trump ahead of first ministers’ meeting

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took an indirect dig at Donald Trump ahead of a first ministers’ meeting Wednesday on how...

      Nova Scotia premier signals openness to boosting politicians' pay

      Nova Scotia premier signals openness to boosting politicians' pay

      HALIFAX -- After moving to block a recommended pay raise in 2022, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston now appears open...

      BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

        BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

        The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point today but signalled a slower pace...



        Premiers’ Performance: Re-election rebounds for Moe and Houston, Legault finishes year on downward trend

          Premiers’ Performance: Re-election rebounds for Moe and Houston, Legault finishes year on downward trend

          The year ends with some big bounces in approval for a couple of post-election premiers, and the continuation of a...

          Trudeau highlights Kamala Harris presidential defeat as an attack on women's progress

          Trudeau highlights Kamala Harris presidential defeat as an attack on women's progress

          Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S...

          Trudeau set to speak with premiers to tackle Trump's tariff plan

          Trudeau set to speak with premiers to tackle Trump's tariff plan

          Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with provincial and territorial premiers this afternoon to talk Canada-U.S. relations. The...

          Pre-election chats with MPs launched

          MPs call for crackdown on student protest encampments, ban on display of terror symbols

          MPs call for crackdown on student protest encampments, ban on display of terror symbols

          Many recommendations in the antisemitism and Islamophobia reports were rejected by Conservative, Bloc MPs. In two reports on antisemitism and...

          Government misses deadline to seal cannabis possession records for thousands of Canadians

          Government misses deadline to seal cannabis possession records for thousands of Canadians

          The government has missed a legislated deadline to fully implement a program that was pitched as a way to help...

          MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against

          MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against

          MPs have voted to approve an additional $21.6 billion in government spending. The money, which is supplementary to this year's...

          Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

          Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

          President-elect Donald Trump is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the governor of the "Great State of Canada" on his social...

          'Which one of those two is going to win?': Poilievre prods Trudeau, Freeland over spending tension

          'Which one of those two is going to win?': Poilievre prods Trudeau, Freeland over spending tension

          Revived talk of tensions between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland prompted new...

          Trump Mocks ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’ After Canadian Prime Minister Flags Tariff Concerns

          Trump Mocks ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’ After Canadian Prime Minister Flags Tariff Concerns

          President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—referring to him as a governor and Canada as a state—in a...

          Ex-minister says CSIS's national security fears were key to his decision to deny Canadian a passport

          Ex-minister says CSIS's national security fears were key to his decision to deny Canadian a passport

          Abousfian Abdelrazik is suing Ottawa for $27M, accusing it of contributing to his mistreatment abroad. Former foreign affairs minister Lawrence...

          Trudeau’s Immigration U-Turn Hits Canada’s Colleges in Warning for Economy

          Trudeau’s Immigration U-Turn Hits Canada’s Colleges in Warning for Economy

          Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 180-degree turnaround in immigration policy has rattled Canada’s higher education sector, providing a glimpse into the...

          Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says

          Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says

          Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the country's premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the threat...

          Poilievre's 'Santa Claus' quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader

          Poilievre's 'Santa Claus' quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader

          There's more to relieving tensions in Arctic than icebreakers and guns, Natan Obed says. The leader of the national organization...

          Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

          Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

          Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is not committing to meeting the $40.1-billion deficit target she set for the government last year...

          Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?

          Art, Medicine, and Combat: Can AI Outperform Us?

          There’s plenty of talk about AI replacing white-collar workers, yet many of those at risk just don’t seem to see...

          Investigation: Visas have become an Indian foreign interference tool

          Investigation: Visas have become an Indian foreign interference tool

          Hoping to attend a family gathering and visit his ailing grandfather, Bikramjit Singh Sandhar submitted a visa application to the...

          Pierre Poilievre appears to dance to the ‘Hokey Pokey’ at non-confidence vote. Here’s what we know

          Pierre Poilievre appears to dance to the ‘Hokey Pokey’ at non-confidence vote. Here’s what we know

          Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre actually danced in the House of Commons today, as jabs were made at NDP leader Jagmeet...

          Ontario court dismisses Michael Chan’s 2015 lawsuit against the Globe and Mail

          Ontario court dismisses Michael Chan’s 2015 lawsuit against the Globe and Mail

          An Ontario court has tossed out Michael Chan’s nearly decade-old libel lawsuit against the Globe and Mail over reporting on...

          Trudeau’s office, Freeland at odds over spending

          Trudeau’s office, Freeland at odds over spending

          Relations between the Prime Minister’s Office and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland have chilled as tensions grow over the push for...

          Donald Trump claims Canada is ripping the U.S. off. Here’s a reality check

          Donald Trump claims Canada is ripping the U.S. off. Here’s a reality check

          In Donald Trump’s world, it’s all rather straightforward. If a country — like, say, Canada — exports more to the...

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          FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden's term in January

          FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden's term in January

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President...

          Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds

          Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter...

          Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did

          Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was "stupid" not to put his own name on pandemic relief...

          Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling

          Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling

          NEW YORK (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris...

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          Luigi Mangione arrested as 'strong person of interest' in killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson

            Luigi Mangione arrested as 'strong person of interest' in killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson

            New York authorities have identified Luigi Mangione as the "strong person of interest" arrested in connection with the killing of...

            Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian dictator Assad

            Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian dictator Assad

            The Kremlin said on Monday Russia has granted political asylum to overthrown Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a decision it said...

            Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

            Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

            BEIJING (AP) -- China's military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by...

            Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule

              Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule

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              War monitor says Assad has fled Syria after rebels enter capital NOW PLAYING

                War monitor says Assad has fled Syria after rebels enter capital NOW PLAYING

                The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that Syria’s President Bashar Assad left the country for...

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                Explainer: Democracy Under Pressure: Yoon's Failed Martial Law and South Korea's Political Turmoil

                Explainer: Democracy Under Pressure: Yoon's Failed Martial Law and South Korea's Political Turmoil

                South Korea entered a sudden political crisis on December 3 when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law — an...

                Trudeau government out of touch with economic reality in Canada
                Free Russia: How Canada and the West can counter Russia’s authoritarian regime and help democracy flourish

                Free Russia: How Canada and the West can counter Russia’s authoritarian regime and help democracy flourish

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                Lawyer for Sandy Hook families drags Shopify over Alex Jones store

                Lawyer for Sandy Hook families drags Shopify over Alex Jones store

                A lawyer for Sandy Hook families is dragging Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce giant. That’s because Shopify is powering Alex Jones'...

                Is nuclear war closer than we're told?

                Is nuclear war closer than we're told?

                Some alarming news has come to light this week in the Russia-Ukraine war that has far-reaching implications – potentially leading...

                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...

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                  Can Bluesky take out X, aka Twitter?

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                    Special mailbag edition - Is Canada a lucky country? And other questions from subscribers

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                      A Game of Chicken with Fate

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