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Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of deja vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war. "Canada has to prepare for a world where it can't rely on the United States for stability in its trading relationships or in its security...

U.K., France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan to present to U.S., Starmer says

    U.K., France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan to present to U.S., Starmer says

    France's Macron says Putin's ambitions pose an existential threat to Europe. Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to...

    ‘No certainty’: Immigration minister says feds will know more about Trump tariffs at the same time as Canadians

    ‘No certainty’: Immigration minister says feds will know more about Trump tariffs at the same time as Canadians

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller says that with just days to go before U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30-day tariff reprieve expires...

    Trump orders probe into lumber imports ahead of possible tariffs

      Trump orders probe into lumber imports ahead of possible tariffs

      President Trump signed a Saturday executive order requesting an evaluation of lumber imports, which he described as a “critical” manufacturing...

      Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

      Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

      When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader...

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      The Opinion Landscape in Canada Continues to Shift

      The Opinion Landscape in Canada Continues to Shift

      From February 20 to 25, 2025, Abacus Data conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Canadian adults. We find that...

      Poilievre and Carney Lead in Dealing with Trump, Yet Doubts Persist

      Poilievre and Carney Lead in Dealing with Trump, Yet Doubts Persist

      When asked which potential Canadian leader would be a tough negotiator securing the best deal with President Trump, 28% of...



      A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

      A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

      HALIFAX -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14.

      The future Chrystia Freeland has long feared is here. Now she thinks she’s the best person to confront it

      The future Chrystia Freeland has long feared is here. Now she thinks she’s the best person to confront it

      Even as she attempts to become Liberal leader and prime minister, Chrystia Freeland is still surprised she chose to run...

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      Post Tariffs: Building a Canada Fit for Purpose

      Post Tariffs: Building a Canada Fit for Purpose

      To say that the brash remarks by President Trump over the last five weeks have shocked Canadians would be an...

      ON YEATS, TRUMP & PUTIN

      ON YEATS, TRUMP & PUTIN

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



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      Interprovincial trade barriers are not the panacea we hope they are in a tariff war

      Interprovincial trade barriers are not the panacea we hope they are in a tariff war

      In response to the threat of Trump tariffs, an old narrative about interprovincial trade barriers has risen from the dead...

      With health care near a breaking point and our economy in flux, it’s time to embrace what works, and fix the things that don’t.
      Elon Musk isn’t the Trump adviser Canadians should fear the most. This man is

      Elon Musk isn’t the Trump adviser Canadians should fear the most. This man is

      A month of escalating threats emanating from the White House has left Canada shocked. From President Donald Trump’s initial vow...

      How should Canada respond to Trump’s Oval Office blow-up?

      How should Canada respond to Trump’s Oval Office blow-up?

      As world leaders react to the Oval Office confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, party...

      New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral

      New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral

      Buried because of the news about the Trump, Vance, Zelenskyy confrontation at the White House on Friday was the release...

      Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

      Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

      It is an exciting debate for accountants. Mark Carney, the presumptive favourite in the Liberal leadership race, says a government...

      What is the likelihood you would vote Conservative?

      What is the likelihood you would vote Conservative?

      In my latest Abacus Data survey, 41% of committed voters say they would vote Conservative. That’s down 4-points from two...

      Angry Canadians lose their minds, Liberals paint Poilievre as Trump

      Angry Canadians lose their minds, Liberals paint Poilievre as Trump

      'It absolutely is real, as real as the earth going around the sun,' says ThinkHQ pollster Marc Henry, of a...

      Mark Carney made a rookie mistake and took a hit. His next lesson is how to move on

      Mark Carney made a rookie mistake and took a hit. His next lesson is how to move on

      During the Liberal leadership debate on Tuesday night Mark Carney looked ready to be prime minister. Then he made a...

      Brace yourselves: whatever crazy, awful things Trump may have done to date, it’s only going to get worse

      Brace yourselves: whatever crazy, awful things Trump may have done to date, it’s only going to get worse

      Skate to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been. That bit of trite wisdom, attributed to Wayne...



      Pierre Poilievre wants what Doug Ford just got — but his path won’t be nearly so easy

      Pierre Poilievre wants what Doug Ford just got — but his path won’t be nearly so easy

      Doug Ford now has everything that federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has wanted for quite a while: an election out...

      Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

      Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

      Within political circles it is now pretty much taken as a given that you cannot win an Ontario (or for...

      Ford Snags Third Majority, with Trump as Running Mate

      Ford Snags Third Majority, with Trump as Running Mate

      While Donald Trump’s disruption act has sown undeniable geopolitical discord, economic upheaval and political chaos, it has had had different...

      Doug Ford's win is Ontario's loss

      Doug Ford's win is Ontario's loss

      The Ontario election could have been an email. It had all the makings of one, short, irritating, and unnecessary —...

      We’ve all embraced ‘Buy Canadian.’ So why hasn’t the federal government?

      We’ve all embraced ‘Buy Canadian.’ So why hasn’t the federal government?

      We’re all about “Buy Canadian” these days, aren’t we? Except, it seems, for the federal government, which has chosen this...

      Carney’s Surge and the Looming Election

      Carney’s Surge and the Looming Election

      Can anyone stop Mark Carney in his bid to become Liberal leader? Not likely and here’s why.

      Carney and Freeland are right about the Trump threat. But I’m getting worried our next PM has no real plan

      Carney and Freeland are right about the Trump threat. But I’m getting worried our next PM has no real plan

      The international order is crumbling. Canada is facing an existential threat. Our closest ally says it wants to conquer us...

      Why Conservatives say they aren’t sweating the Liberals’ Lazarus-like revival

      Why Conservatives say they aren’t sweating the Liberals’ Lazarus-like revival

      A tightening of the polls is no surprise and might even benefit Conservatives who have become too complacent

      Make America … Alone?

      Make America … Alone?

      Is the free world lost without America, or is America lost without the free world? We are looking for your...

      We’ve worked with Liberal PMs going back to Pierre Trudeau. Here’s why Chrystia Freeland should be next

      We’ve worked with Liberal PMs going back to Pierre Trudeau. Here’s why Chrystia Freeland should be next

      When Liberals vote on March 9, they will be selecting not only their party’s leader but also the next Prime...

      Mark Carney has answered some questions — but many more remain

      Mark Carney has answered some questions — but many more remain

      Near the end of Tuesday night's Liberal leadership debate — the second and last time all four candidates will be...

      Crossing Provincial Lines: Why Is Cabinet Considering Blocking the Path to Pan- Canadian Competition in Telecom?
      CBC’s Ian Hanomansing problem is clear after ‘51st State’ Cross Country Checkup special that left the country very cross

      CBC’s Ian Hanomansing problem is clear after ‘51st State’ Cross Country Checkup special that left the country very cross

      Ian Hanomansing had a very bad week that was supposed to be a very good week. Though his name is...

      No, a CBC call-in show did not commit treason (or bad journalism)
      No one rained on Carney’s parade, and now, he’s set to be our next prime minister

      No one rained on Carney’s parade, and now, he’s set to be our next prime minister

      Mark Carney had such a large margin in the Liberal leadership race that it would have required a debacle in...

      The Liberal Party’s fast-forward leadership contest sharpens sales pitches to succeed Trudeau
      5 things we learned about Mark Carney from the Liberal leadership debates

      5 things we learned about Mark Carney from the Liberal leadership debates

      In the end, it was a friendly affair. Liberal leadership candidates used their podiums to introduce themselves to party members...

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      From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

      From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

      DETROIT (AP) -- At the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, a quote from former President Ronald Reagan is engraved on one...

      ‘Not something we would comment on’: Buckingham Palace on Trump threats to annex Canada

      ‘Not something we would comment on’: Buckingham Palace on Trump threats to annex Canada

      Buckingham Palace is refusing to weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on Canadian sovereignty. Trump has quadrupled...

      Trudeau in London as Ukraine summit kicks off, aimed at security beyond U.S. alliance

      Trudeau in London as Ukraine summit kicks off, aimed at security beyond U.S. alliance

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in London for a major summit today on European defence, as leaders seek to set...

      Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

      Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

      ST. PETER'S BAY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA -- Lawrence MacAulay is not seeking re-election after representing eastern Prince Edward Island...



      Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

        Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

        Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to London on Saturday ahead of a European defence summit Sunday seeking to set...

        Mark Carney says he's begun the process of renouncing Irish, U.K. citizenship

        Mark Carney says he's begun the process of renouncing Irish, U.K. citizenship

        Liberal leadership hopeful says many parliamentarians have multiple passports. Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he's written to the British...

        Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

        Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

        Chrystia Freeland joined the growing ranks of high-profile Canadian politicians taking to U.S. airwaves to spread their message to Canadian...

        Ontario Liberal Party executive council votes to support Crombie as leader

        Ontario Liberal Party executive council votes to support Crombie as leader

        The Ontario Liberal Party says its executive council has unanimously voted to support Bonnie Crombie staying on as party leader...

        Carney says he should have been more ‘precise’ in answer on Brookfield move
        US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars

          US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars

          President Donald Trump's trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry. If the...

          Mark Carney’s been branded a ‘globalist’ — and he’s just fine with that. Inside the world of the man who could be Canada’s next prime minister

          Mark Carney’s been branded a ‘globalist’ — and he’s just fine with that. Inside the world of the man who could be Canada’s next prime minister

          Can Carney’s vision save his party from losing power after almost 10 years in office? Not long after the Iron...

          Former Australian PM Turnbull calls Trump’s annexation threat to Canada ‘baffling’

          Former Australian PM Turnbull calls Trump’s annexation threat to Canada ‘baffling’

          Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent annexation threat to Canada “baffling.” “I do...

          Trudeau voices support for Ukraine following tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

          Trudeau voices support for Ukraine following tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

          Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced support for Ukraine after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr...

          Canada on Capitol Hill: Inside the fight against Trump's tariffs

          Canada on Capitol Hill: Inside the fight against Trump's tariffs

          Ambassador Kirsten Hillman leading campaign to persuade Trump, U.S. lawmakers. Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds has said some unkind things...

          Trump, Vance shout at Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office meeting

            Trump, Vance shout at Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office meeting

            Ukrainian president left White House early after Trump called him 'disrespectful.' A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian...

            ‘I am not MAGA’: Poilievre, Freeland respond to latest Trump attacks

            ‘I am not MAGA’: Poilievre, Freeland respond to latest Trump attacks

            Canadian leaders have fired back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest round of attacks against them, including the claim that...

            ‘Terrible judgment’: Liberals slam obstacles to voting in leadership race

            ‘Terrible judgment’: Liberals slam obstacles to voting in leadership race

            Liberal supporters, former MPs, and one leadership campaign say problems with the party’s voter verification process could prevent people from...

            Carney says he resigned from 'all' his roles to run for Liberal leadership. Turns out he hasn't

            Carney says he resigned from 'all' his roles to run for Liberal leadership. Turns out he hasn't

            Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney has not yet resigned from his multiple international board positions, despite claiming this week that...

            'Unprecedented situation': Opposition critics say Carney's leadership bid shows need for stricter disclosure rules

            'Unprecedented situation': Opposition critics say Carney's leadership bid shows need for stricter disclosure rules

            Opposition parties are pushing for stricter financial disclosure rules, warning that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney could become prime minister...

            In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock

            In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock

            Five months after the Liberals suffered a shocking byelection loss to the Bloc Québécois in the Montreal riding of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun...

            Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

            Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

            U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and claiming Pierre...

            Good Talk -- Some answer, some friend. Britain shoves Canada under the bus.

            Good Talk -- Some answer, some friend. Britain shoves Canada under the bus.

            So much for Britain's PM Keir Starmer. Given the chance to stand up for Canada with Donald Trump by his...

            Here are all the tariffs about to hit Canada—and which ones will hurt most

            Here are all the tariffs about to hit Canada—and which ones will hurt most

            U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened several layers of tariffs against Canada, while sowing confusion over the purpose and timelines...

            Union warns Immigration Department cuts will further delay backlogged court cases

            Union warns Immigration Department cuts will further delay backlogged court cases

            A union representing federal Immigration Department employees is warning planned cuts that would lay off 60 litigation branch analysts could...

            From old grievances to new allies: Trump's history with tariffs

              From old grievances to new allies: Trump's history with tariffs

              ‘They’re ripping us big league,’ Trump said in 1999 TV appearance. A long time ago, well before the name Donald...

              Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family

              Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family

              WAITSFIELD, Vt. (AP) -- Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined...

              Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

              Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

              NEW YORK (AP) -- Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New...

              Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracy

              Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracy

              During his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has embarked on a dizzying teardown of the federal government...

              Trump, Vance shout at Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office meeting

                Trump, Vance shout at Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office meeting

                Ukrainian president left White House early after Trump called him 'disrespectful.' A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian...

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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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                  Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility

                  Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility

                  Canada’s economy is tightly interconnected across provinces, but significant barriers to internal trade and limited worker mobility are holding back...

                  Canada’s greenwashing amendment: A failure of process and policy

                  Canada’s greenwashing amendment: A failure of process and policy

                  On April 30, 2024, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance pushed through a late-stage amendment to the Competition...


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                  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...

                  The Conservatives’ February blues—in a sea of red

                  The Conservatives’ February blues—in a sea of red

                  If “Fresh. Familiar.” are the words describing its brand identity, the party might want to make sure they don’t sideline...

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                  Inside Canada’s last-ditch efforts to stave off tariffs

                    Inside Canada’s last-ditch efforts to stave off tariffs

                    Once again, Canada is staring down the barrel of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on almost all...

                    Local leaders fighting the trade war

                      Local leaders fighting the trade war

                      Rebecca Bligh, the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, joins the Hot Room to talk about how she and...

                      About last night in Ontario...

                        About last night in Ontario...

                        Doug Ford gambled when he called an early election, but it paid off in spades last night as his Progressive...

                        Did the Liberal debates change anything for the contenders?

                          Did the Liberal debates change anything for the contenders?

                          Liberal leadership contenders square off in two debates, and questions emerge about Carney’s conflicts of interest. Canada braces as the...