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Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo

Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo

Memo accuses Liberals of turning the tariff crisis into a political opportunity. The NDP's national campaign director has sent a memo to all candidates and campaign staff warning them to be prepared for a snap federal election as early as March 10. CBC obtained a copy of the memo titled "Election timing and planning," sent on Wednesday to about 14...

Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

Quantity of drugs seized by Canadian officials at U.S. border has doubled in 2 years. President Donald Trump claims he's...

Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must...

Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

A former top advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried the U.S. might put intelligence sharing on the...

Premiers have 'constructive' meeting at White House as they lobby against tariffs

Premiers have 'constructive' meeting at White House as they lobby against tariffs

B.C.'s Eby says premiers were urged to take Trump at his word. A team of Canada's premiers met with senior...

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Economic Concerns

Economic Concerns

Overall, Canadians (82%) are concerned that Donald Trump could use tariffs or trade sanctions to pressure Canada into a closer...

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.5, Liberals 32.0, NDP 16.5, Greens 5.1

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.5, Liberals 32.0, NDP 16.5, Greens 5.1

The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 900 Ontarians aged 18 years and over three...



Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

Hundreds crammed into a pub on a frigid night for a brief event with the federal Liberal leadership contender in...

Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

The last few weeks may have at least buried any remaining notion that Canadian leaders can exert much control over...

Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs

Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs

The call to Angela Rasmussen came out of the blue and posed a troubling question. Had she heard the rumour...

Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

    Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

    Liberal MP Karina Gould says she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership...

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    How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

    How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

    Let's build pipelines in all directions using steel from Ontario and Quebec, and workers from everywhere

    It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

    It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

    One of Canada’s strongest trading partners is … Canada! Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy...



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    Can Canada stop buying American as it beefs up defence?
    Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

    Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

    Given their dismal economic record after 10 years in power, it’s hard to comprehend why anyone would trust the federal...

    It will be Carney vs. Poilievre. And neither has a clear advantage

    It will be Carney vs. Poilievre. And neither has a clear advantage

    The sense that the Liberals need to be consigned to the penalty box remains strong and may be a decisive...

    Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

    Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

    There is no doubt United States President Donald Trump is dominating and shaping the current global political discourse. In Canada...

    Pierre Poilievre’s Lead Was Supposed to Be Unshakable. It Isn’t

    Pierre Poilievre’s Lead Was Supposed to Be Unshakable. It Isn’t

    EVENTS, DEAR BOY,” then UK prime minister Harold Macmillan once said when asked what the greatest challenge for a statesman...

    Poilievre moves further away from Moe, Saskatchewan Party

    Poilievre moves further away from Moe, Saskatchewan Party

    The rapidly changing political landscape with Donald Trump as American president has revealed a divergence in messages from Pierre Poilievre...

    My family’s role in the success of grandpa Trump (a mea culpa)

    My family’s role in the success of grandpa Trump (a mea culpa)

    As Canadians react to the latest tariffs and threats from Donald Trump, we should all remember that the U.S. president’s...

    Poilievre is losing ground thanks to the Trump effect

    Poilievre is losing ground thanks to the Trump effect

    “Everything Trump touches dies.” That’s the phrase coined by Rick Wilson, the former Republican strategist turned anti-Trump activist and Lincoln...

    Liberal leadership race is contest that isn’t test
    Trudeau won’t deter Trump, but Doug Ford just might

    Trudeau won’t deter Trump, but Doug Ford just might

    On regulation, taxes, China and so much more, Ford is speaking Republican



    ‘Who can take on Trump’ is the wrong question. ‘Who can make Canada resilient to him’ is the right one
    Health scandal leaves Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suddenly speechless

    Health scandal leaves Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suddenly speechless

    Early last week Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was getting kudos from her base for what they saw as a successful...

    Don’t make cola and ketchup unnecessary victims in the trade war
    Canada’s economy and sovereignty are under threat. We can’t let this crisis go to waste

    Canada’s economy and sovereignty are under threat. We can’t let this crisis go to waste

    I am a deeply passionate Canadian. For generations, my rural New Brunswick family believed that Canada was not only the...

    Building the North is critical for a stronger Canada

    Building the North is critical for a stronger Canada

    Pierre Poilievre’s policy video laying out the case for securing the Arctic has brought a welcome spotlight to the region...

    Who is the magic wizard who will save us from 'Voldemort' Trump?

    Who is the magic wizard who will save us from 'Voldemort' Trump?

    “Events, dear boy, events.” As British prime minister Harold Macmillan opined half a century ago, they are what politicians most...

    Chrystia Freeland stopped by the Star’s newsroom, her political baggage in tow

    Chrystia Freeland stopped by the Star’s newsroom, her political baggage in tow

    It can’t be easy being Chrystia Freeland these days. It’s February, a particularly cold one, and she’s dragging herself all...

    Danielle Smith has much bigger things than tariffs to worry about now
    Former Prime Ministers Unite: Fly the Flag Proudly on Its 60th Anniversary
    Does Carney want a trade war with the U.S. over carbon emissions?

    Does Carney want a trade war with the U.S. over carbon emissions?

    As you’ve probably heard, Mark Carney is going to scrap the carbon tax when – sorry, I’m supposed to say...

    Poilievre revives ‘use it or lose it’ Arctic plan. Hopefully it’s not already lost

    Poilievre revives ‘use it or lose it’ Arctic plan. Hopefully it’s not already lost

    Canada’s hold on the Arctic is, in the words of former defence chief Wayne Eyre, 'tenuous' — and it is...

    Canada’s Fork in the Road

    Canada’s Fork in the Road

    The United States Office of Personnel Management recently sent on behalf of downsizing overlord Elon Musk a message to two...

    Is being a woman a liability in politics? I asked Chrystia Freeland

    Is being a woman a liability in politics? I asked Chrystia Freeland

    No one in the Liberal party, perhaps understandably, wants to make too much of the parallels between Chrystia Freeland’s bid...

    Trump’s North American Vision: From Fortress America to AI Superpower?
    We can no longer trust America

    We can no longer trust America

    Henry Kissinger once reportedly quipped that, “It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy; but to be America’s friend is...

    The real play behind Karina Gould’s Liberal leadership bid

    The real play behind Karina Gould’s Liberal leadership bid

    Liberal party leadership candidate Karina Gould may well lose this battle. But she’s playing a much longer game — and...

    Donald Trump sparked a movement toward economic nationalism. Where will Canadians take it?

    Donald Trump sparked a movement toward economic nationalism. Where will Canadians take it?

    Charlie Angus was driving down Northern Ontario’s Highway 11 and his signal kept dropping. But he was still on a...

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    Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington

    Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington

    Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity...

    Former Alberta Health Services  CEO alleges wrongful dismissal in $1.7M lawsuit against province

    Former Alberta Health Services CEO alleges wrongful dismissal in $1.7M lawsuit against province

    The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against AHS and the province, claiming...

    Americans' "fever" will pass, Carney tells Liberal faithful in Kelowna

      Americans' "fever" will pass, Carney tells Liberal faithful in Kelowna

      Greed animates some Americans’ desire to take over Canada, federal Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says. “They want our resources...

      Goal for Canada’s fentanyl czar is to eliminate fentanyl entering United States from this country

      Goal for Canada’s fentanyl czar is to eliminate fentanyl entering United States from this country

      The goal for Canada’s new fentanyl czar is to eliminate fentanyl heading from this country into the United States, as...



      Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips

      Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's up to Ukrainians to decide how the war with Russia ends. At a press...

      Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- The Art of The Pivot?

      Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- The Art of The Pivot?

      These are crazy times to be running campaigns either for party leadership, a provincial campaign or prepping for a national...

      Canada's premiers in Washington on mission to push back against Trump's tariff threat

      Canada's premiers in Washington on mission to push back against Trump's tariff threat

      Canada's premiers are staging a charm offensive in Washington, D.C., as they connect with business groups and Republican lawmakers who...

      Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a "real threat"

        Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a "real threat"

        Defence Minister Bill Blair says U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of turning Canada into the 51st state is not a...

        Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

        Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

        A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the...

        Stephen Harper says Canada should ‘accept any level of damage’ to fight back against Donald Trump

        Stephen Harper says Canada should ‘accept any level of damage’ to fight back against Donald Trump

        U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats should be met with determination to preserve this country’s independence at any cost, says...

        USAID chaos reveals crossroad for Canada’s foreign-aid funding

        USAID chaos reveals crossroad for Canada’s foreign-aid funding

        Foreign aid stakeholders and experts are urging Canada to fill the gaps being created by the United States halting global...

        Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target

          Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target

          Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working hard to accelerate its defence spending to get to the two per...

          Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

            Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue

            Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is off to Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties with...

            Trump's metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry

            Trump's metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry

            U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose sweeping metals tariffs is creating worry and opportunity in can manufacturing and packaging...

            Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

            Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

            The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the...

            Mark Carney pitching answers not slogans

            Mark Carney pitching answers not slogans

            The mug is almost perfect. Almost. As Mark Carney appears from a closet-sized, glass-walled pod in a downtown Winnipeg workshare...

            Conservatives still frontrunners but ‘hemorrhaging’ support to Liberals: Nanos survey

            Conservatives still frontrunners but ‘hemorrhaging’ support to Liberals: Nanos survey

            The federal Liberals are making significant traction at the expense of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, according to...

            White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

            White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

            U.S. President Donald Trump's planned 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would be stacked on top of...

            Trump issue a broadside into federal Conservatives: CPC 38, LPC 30, NDP 16

            Trump issue a broadside into federal Conservatives: CPC 38, LPC 30, NDP 16

            A 10-point swing from the Conservatives to the Liberals over the past few weeks has resulted in a horserace federally...

            Trump threatens Canadian cars with tariffs up to 100%

            Trump threatens Canadian cars with tariffs up to 100%

            As Canada braces for 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, U.S. President Donald Trump says he is...

            Canada is not going to be the 51st state, former envoy says

            Canada is not going to be the 51st state, former envoy says

            U.S. President Donald Trump insists he’s serious about making Canada the 51st state. But the former envoy who had to...

            Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader

            Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader

            Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland outlined a suite of policies Tuesday aimed at improving the cost of living for Canadians...

            Premiers meet with industry leaders, U.S. politicians in D.C. following new tariffs

            Premiers meet with industry leaders, U.S. politicians in D.C. following new tariffs

            U.S. President Donald Trump’s launch of new steel and aluminum tariffs targets Canada disproportionately and puts the country’s premiers on...

            Bank of Canada Adds Second Outsider to Rate-Setting Council

            Bank of Canada Adds Second Outsider to Rate-Setting Council

            The Ottawa-based central bank announced that Alexopoulos, a professor of economics at the University of Toronto, would join the bank’s...

            Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

            Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

            Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and...

            Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

            Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's calls for lower interest rates won't...

            The Latest: Hegseth says Ukraine must abandon hope of restoring pre-war borders

            The Latest: Hegseth says Ukraine must abandon hope of restoring pre-war borders

            Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies...

            Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

            Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign...

            White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

            White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, several...

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            Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

            Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on...

            Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist

            Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- Belarus has released three people, including an American and a journalist, who had been detained for more...

            Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

              Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

              President Donald Trump said he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Wednesday about ending the nearly three-year-long war...

              Christian aid groups weigh life-threatening choices about who to help after USAID funding pause

              Christian aid groups weigh life-threatening choices about who to help after USAID funding pause

              WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a warehouse in Haiti, nearly four metric tons of seeds cannot be distributed. Soon the planting...

              Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case

              Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case

              NEW YORK (AP) -- Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to duping donors who gave...

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              Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

              Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

              Canada is at a crossroads. The issues confronting Canada in 2025 go beyond mere setbacks and can more accurately be...

              DeepSeek’s challenge and Canada’s urgent need to reignite its AI ambitions
              Trump’s Chokepoint Playbook and How to Deal with It

              Trump’s Chokepoint Playbook and How to Deal with It

              Once hailed as cornerstones of economic efficiency and globalization, global supply chains have transformed into geopolitical battlegrounds, where countries exploit...


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              A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

              Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

              Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

              In the words of Mike + the Mechanics from The Living Years, "Every generation blames the one before and all...

              Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

              Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

              The Liberal government has launched a project to reduce the overwhelming number of older, English-speaking men who receive Order of...

              Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

              Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

              Wracked by energy, food and medicine shortages, the Cuban government is asking Ottawa for a break on its multimillion-dollar Canadian...

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              Fly the Flag Proudly say Former PMs

                Fly the Flag Proudly say Former PMs

                Former prime minister Kim Campbell talks about the call from former prime ministers for Canadians to proudly fly the Canadian...

                Canadian Tech’s rightward drift

                  Canadian Tech’s rightward drift

                  Following years of disillusionment with the federal Liberal party, some of Canada’s most high profile tech CEOs are leading a...

                  The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs

                    The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs

                    President Trump's threats of massive tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked a lot of fear about what a trade war...

                    Buy Canadian, bye-bye America?

                      Buy Canadian, bye-bye America?

                      Even with the tariffs on U.S. goods mostly on pause for the rest of the month, many are still doing...