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Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada's federal public service -- with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far.Carney recently vowed to cap the size of the public service and rein in government spending.

Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine on Saturday...

Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship over his role...

Is the NDP in trouble? Party faces an uphill battle if snap election is called

Is the NDP in trouble? Party faces an uphill battle if snap election is called

Favourability moving in the wrong direction while election could be weeks away. The 2025 federal election seemed to have all...

Canada’s Arctic will be a ‘tremendous vulnerability,’ Bannon says

Canada’s Arctic will be a ‘tremendous vulnerability,’ Bannon says

At the America’s biggest annual Republican gathering, Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to Donald Trump, is hosting his War Room...

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Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 45.2, Liberals 31.3, NDP 16.8, Greens 5.1

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 45.2, Liberals 31.3, NDP 16.8, Greens 5.1

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

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.1, Liberals 30.7, NDP 16.6, Greens 6.6

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 44.1, Liberals 30.7, NDP 16.6, Greens 6.6

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



A remarkable change is developing in Canadian politics. With Carney in charge, Liberals move close to once-dominant Conservatives in voter preference

A remarkable change is developing in Canadian politics. With Carney in charge, Liberals move close to once-dominant Conservatives in voter preference

OH, what a difference a year makes. At this time in 2024, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives led the moribund Liberals by...

Carney and Freeland’s friendly decades-long rivalry comes to a head as Liberal leadership vote nears

Carney and Freeland’s friendly decades-long rivalry comes to a head as Liberal leadership vote nears

The Liberal leadership debates next week will feature something that has been notably absent from the contest so far: Mark...

Good Talk -- Is Mark Carney Getting A Free Ride From The Media?

Good Talk -- Is Mark Carney Getting A Free Ride From The Media?

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are. Is...

Ruby Dhalla learns on CBC's Power & Politics she's been disqualified

Ruby Dhalla learns on CBC's Power & Politics she's been disqualified

A source tells CBC News former MP Ruby Dhalla has been disqualified from the Liberal leadership race. Dhalla says she...

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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...

This Year in Munich: The World-Stage Debut of Autocratic America

This Year in Munich: The World-Stage Debut of Autocratic America

I have attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) many times, first accompanying participating Canadian ministers during my tenure as ambassador...



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Pierre Poilievre is no ‘Captain Canada’

Pierre Poilievre is no ‘Captain Canada’

With the growing American threat to Canadian sovereignty and well-being, National Flag Day was an especially poignant occasion this year...

Donald Trump has plunged the world into chaos

Donald Trump has plunged the world into chaos

LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE U.S. President Donald Trump is plunging the world into chaos. While a certain amount of turmoil...

Wab Kinew has the makings of a great national leader
Protecting Canada’s Economic Integrity in a New Threat Environment

Protecting Canada’s Economic Integrity in a New Threat Environment

A group of Canadian tech entrepreneurs recently launched something called Build Canada, which bills itself as “a platform of bold...

Premier Smith to Mark Carney — Alberta won't be kicked around anymore

Premier Smith to Mark Carney — Alberta won't be kicked around anymore

People I run into here in Alberta are thinking about it and talking about it. Some in quiet voices, others...

Pierre Poilievre and the far right

Pierre Poilievre and the far right

We are battered on every side by the lunatic Republican party and its American president. Now, I must rummage through...

Freeland’s Got the Résumé. Is It Enough to Make Her Prime Minister?

Freeland’s Got the Résumé. Is It Enough to Make Her Prime Minister?

I ENTERED the sliding doors of the Porter lounge at the Ottawa airport to a long and narrow room. At...

Mark Carney’s muddled fiscal messaging needs some work
The 'freedom convoy' never really loved Canada

The 'freedom convoy' never really loved Canada

Canada, as it turns out, isn’t broken. That was the message coming out of Pierre Poilievre’s big rebrand rally, where...

Donald Trump is a blatant hypocrite when it comes to free speech, but he’s far from the only one

Donald Trump is a blatant hypocrite when it comes to free speech, but he’s far from the only one

On Day One of the second term of his presidency Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Freedom of...



The preservation of Canada's existence must be our highest objective

The preservation of Canada's existence must be our highest objective

I am frequently asked what to make of President Trump’s intentions towards Canada and what we are to do about...

Lessons for Canada from the economic chaos of President Trump
Trump Through the Looking Glass

Trump Through the Looking Glass

The shocking US pivot to Russia has sent the world through the political looking glass and into the upside-down era...

I was a longtime Liberal who swore off Trudeau. This is what changed for voters like me

I was a longtime Liberal who swore off Trudeau. This is what changed for voters like me

It was a more innocent time, kinder and gentler. Life in Canada last September was simple and the politics predictable...

Is the real Pierre Poilievre the one we saw on Flag Day, or the one we’ve known until now
Poilievre, Carney and the Ballot-Question Question

Poilievre, Carney and the Ballot-Question Question

The most important task of a party leader in the run-up to a national election is defining the ballot question...

A Memo to Canada's Political Leaders

A Memo to Canada's Political Leaders

There’s an undeniable spirit among Canadians right now: most of us (84%) feel deeply connected to a greater Canadian identity...

‘Maple Syrup MAGA’ vs. ‘Carbon Tax Carney’: The Battle of the Taglines

‘Maple Syrup MAGA’ vs. ‘Carbon Tax Carney’: The Battle of the Taglines

Canada’s Conservatives are becoming increasingly nervous as recent polls suggest that the Liberals, due to a cascade of game-changing events...

With Carney On Horizon This Is No Time For Poilievre To Soften His Message

With Carney On Horizon This Is No Time For Poilievre To Soften His Message

Canada awaits the outcome of Canada/ USA Hockey Armageddon II it’s fair to assess just how much a single hockey...

Carney won’t win hearts with another elitist climate plan

Carney won’t win hearts with another elitist climate plan

In the space of a mere few weeks, the Canadian political terrain has shifted dramatically. Between Prime Minister Trudeau’s imminent...

Poilievre and Ford both tried to ride the Trump wave. Now one of them risks crashing down

Poilievre and Ford both tried to ride the Trump wave. Now one of them risks crashing down

With anti-Trump feeling sweeping the nation, every Canadian politician opposes the U.S. President’s menacing plan to take over Canada. But...

With Trump looming, Pierre Poilievre tries to wrap himself in the flag

With Trump looming, Pierre Poilievre tries to wrap himself in the flag

Donald Trump now seems to loom over everything — almost as overwhelmingly as the giant Canadian flag that loomed behind...

Trudeau shows his brazen disregard for taxpayers hasn’t quit yet
Yes, Canada should be advertising to Americans right now. But here’s who Doug Ford’s U.S. ads really serve

Yes, Canada should be advertising to Americans right now. But here’s who Doug Ford’s U.S. ads really serve

For months, the Ontario government has been promoting the narrative that “it’s happening here” through a barrage of ads published...

Despite his denials, Carney is definitely a politician

Despite his denials, Carney is definitely a politician

Liberal prime-minister-in-waiting Mark Carney keeps insisting he’s not a politician, but he’s selling himself short.

Struggling to follow the Ontario election? Thank Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Struggling to follow the Ontario election? Thank Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Ontario is in the middle of an election. But amidst a trade war and chaotic news environment, it would be...

Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

“We are so sorry.” Never in my life have I heard so many Americans apologizing to Canadians, and not the...

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Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland vows to scrap Canada's consumer carbon pricing regime in favour of alternatives to...

Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a 'loser' after Team Canada beats U.S. at 4 Nations final

Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a 'loser' after Team Canada beats U.S. at 4 Nations final

'I think he's done a very bad job for Canada,' U.S. president replied after PM said, 'You can’t take our...

U.S. governors push back against Trump’s 51st state threat, but are divided on tariffs

U.S. governors push back against Trump’s 51st state threat, but are divided on tariffs

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to double down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, American...

Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky's affiliations with Trump amid tensions

Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky's affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as "The Great One" is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between...



The political backdrop of 4 Nations tournament was hard to ignore

The political backdrop of 4 Nations tournament was hard to ignore

There was no shortage of storylines during the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off — but when the league announced the international...

Canada-U.S. trade war will raise the cost of building a home, housing minister says

Canada-U.S. trade war will raise the cost of building a home, housing minister says

As Canada braces for U.S. President Donald Trump to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods, Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says...

Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate over social media post

Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate over social media post

TORONTO -- Ontario's Liberals have suspended their candidate in Oshawa over an inflammatory social media post.

Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard

Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard

Highway 2 is the main arterial road connecting north and south Alberta, but now along its shoulder stands a billboard...

Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

Randy Boissonnault's former company ineligible for government contracts for 5 years

OTTAWA -- The company that was co-founded by former federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault is now barred from doing business...

Carney skipping unofficial debates, say rival campaigns

Carney skipping unofficial debates, say rival campaigns

While official debates in the Liberal leadership race are set for Monday and Tuesday, some of the candidates say they've...

Ruby Dhalla kicked out of Liberal leadership race after 'extremely serious' violations: party

Ruby Dhalla kicked out of Liberal leadership race after 'extremely serious' violations: party

A Liberal Party of Canada committee voted unanimously on Friday to disqualify former MP Ruby Dhalla from the race to...

Ottawa removing half of federal internal trade barriers: source

Ottawa removing half of federal internal trade barriers: source

Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand informed the provinces Friday that Ottawa will remove more than half of federal internal trade...

Trump plays ‘starring role’ in latest Liberal and Conservative ads

Trump plays ‘starring role’ in latest Liberal and Conservative ads

New videos ads from the Grits and Tories are an ‘opening salvo’ as both parties look to ‘make sure their...

Wayne Gretzky draws social media ire amid tense Canada-U.S. hockey showdown

Wayne Gretzky draws social media ire amid tense Canada-U.S. hockey showdown

As Canadians revel in the national hockey team’s victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday night, one of the sport’s...

Ruby Dhalla wants ‘personal translator’ in French Liberal leadership debate

Ruby Dhalla wants ‘personal translator’ in French Liberal leadership debate

For the second time, Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla has asked the party to provide a “personal translator” for the...

Macklem Says ‘Not the Time’ to Rethink 2% Inflation Target

Macklem Says ‘Not the Time’ to Rethink 2% Inflation Target

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem launched the central bank’s review of its framework, but strongly suggested that officials are...

No assurance Canada can escape Trump tariffs, despite new border measures, minister says

No assurance Canada can escape Trump tariffs, despite new border measures, minister says

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says he has been given no assurances yet that Canada can avoid tariffs from U.S...

Did Mark Carney's campaign post an AI-generated photo? We investigated

Did Mark Carney's campaign post an AI-generated photo? We investigated

Growing sophistication of AI causing people to be increasingly skeptical of online images, video, expert says. In online posts that...

Justin Trudeau needles Donald Trump after Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final

    Justin Trudeau needles Donald Trump after Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a victory lap on social media after Canada defeated the USA in the final...

    Justin Trudeau’s teenage son launches music career with new R&B song

    Justin Trudeau’s teenage son launches music career with new R&B song

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s eldest son has just dropped his debut single. Released at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, Xavier...

    As snap election speculation swirls, Liberals and NDP trailing Conservatives in candidate nominations

    As snap election speculation swirls, Liberals and NDP trailing Conservatives in candidate nominations

    As the race to name the next Liberal leader nears the finish line, speculation is swirling that the winner could...

    Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

    Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

    If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he's repeatedly threated to do, experts say Canada has...

    Liberals unveil their vision for CBC/Radio-Canada’s future as looming snap election jeopardizes their plans

    Liberals unveil their vision for CBC/Radio-Canada’s future as looming snap election jeopardizes their plans

    Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has laid out her government’s long-awaited strategy to reform Canada’s public broadcaster, but faced questions about...

    Agriculture needs to step up its game

    Mark Carney’s rise in the polls drives attacks from NDP’s Jagmeet Singh

    Mark Carney’s rise in the polls drives attacks from NDP’s Jagmeet Singh

    NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is ramping up his attacks on Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, painting him as a corporate-friendly...

    Musk's cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company

    Musk's cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company

    NEW YORK (AP) -- Elon Musk's cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and...

    Judge largely blocks Trump's executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs

    Judge largely blocks Trump's executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to...

    Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now

    Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now

    NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk's Department of Government...

    New FBI director Kash Patel plans to relocate 1,500 employees

    New FBI director Kash Patel plans to relocate 1,500 employees

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate 1,000 employees at...

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    Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

      Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

      Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia...

      Three buses explode in Israel in 'suspected terror attack', police say

        Three buses explode in Israel in 'suspected terror attack', police say

        Three buses have exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli police say is a "suspected terror...

        Doubling Down to Diversify: CETA and the U.S. Tariff Threat
        Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

        Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

        OTTAWA -- Canada disagrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia rejoin the G7 -- but Moscow says the...

        Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

        Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

        BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's...

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        Swimming against the tide: The case for salmon fish farming in British Columbia

        Swimming against the tide: The case for salmon fish farming in British Columbia

        Ken S. Coates explains how salmon farming could benefit Canada by providing economic stability to coastal communities, fostering greater co-operation...

        The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

        The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

        The federal government is spending several million dollars a year to do indirectly what it is unwilling to do directly...

        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...


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        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...

        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...

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        Defend or defund? The political fight over CBC

          Defend or defund? The political fight over CBC

          In one corner: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has for years pledged to defund Canada’s public broadcaster. In the other...

          Pro-Russia Rhetoric from the U.S. President

            Pro-Russia Rhetoric from the U.S. President

            Former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about his warning to Canada as the Trump administration continues to target Canada...

            9-minute mini-pod: A look at high-speed rail, and the week ahead in politics

              9-minute mini-pod: A look at high-speed rail, and the week ahead in politics

              Peter Mazereeuw walks you through Justin Trudeau's high-speed rail proposal, and what's happening in the week ahead in this solo...

              The Numbers: The NDP is in deep trouble

                The Numbers: The NDP is in deep trouble

                As the Liberals close the gap on Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, Jagmeet Singh’s New Democrats are in danger of being completely...