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Liberal party meeting to discuss whether Ruby Dhalla should be disqualified: source

Liberal party meeting to discuss whether Ruby Dhalla should be disqualified: source

The Liberal Party of Canada is meeting to discuss whether former MP Ruby Dhalla should be disqualified from its leadership race for allegedly violating the party's rules, CBC News has learned.A source, who was not authorised to speak publicly, said Dhalla's fate is being decided by a special joint committee Friday afternoon.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...



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
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...

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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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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...

Carney is running hard against Trump and Trudeau

Carney is running hard against Trump and Trudeau

No good deed goes unpunished, but the Liberals are hoping bad deeds will be forgotten. Thus their leadership candidates are...

You can love your country and still think it’s broken
If You Think We’re in a “Trade War,” Think Again…
Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

Canadians are almost evenly divided in two main groups: Those who are certainly voting for the Conservative Party in the...

The Arctic is Trump's obsession. Not every Canadian leader seems to understand that

The Arctic is Trump's obsession. Not every Canadian leader seems to understand that

Canada’s commitment to NATO is irrelevant to Trump. Europe doesn't matter to him anymore

Poilievre's Canada First gravitas is exactly what the Tories need

Poilievre's Canada First gravitas is exactly what the Tories need

Did he or didn’t he? Did former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper really offer then Bank of Canada Governor Mark...

The Liberal Leadership Debates: It’s All About Carney

The Liberal Leadership Debates: It’s All About Carney

Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on January 6th that he intends to resign, popular support has been moving from...

Danielle Smith and pipelines could save Canada. No, really

Danielle Smith and pipelines could save Canada. No, really

Even Danielle Smith should be getting the memo by now. After she and Canada’s other premiers traveled to Washington to...

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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...

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...

    Liberals questioning Ruby Dhalla campaign over $21K in donations

    Liberals questioning Ruby Dhalla campaign over $21K in donations

    Contributions temporarily withheld to ensure compliance with Elections Canada rules. Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla is denying any wrongdoing as...

    Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

    Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

    EDMONTON -- The former head of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith's latest finger pointing at the province's...

    Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

    Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

    Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize First Nations to support natural-resource projects through industry taxes and revisiting how...

    LeBlanc endorses Carney in leadership race

    LeBlanc endorses Carney in leadership race

    In a social media post on Thursday, LeBlanc said Carney has “demonstrated he has what it takes to steer a...

    Dennis King steps down as Prince Edward Island's premier after nearly 6 years in the job

      Dennis King steps down as Prince Edward Island's premier after nearly 6 years in the job

      Dennis King says he is stepping down as the premier of Prince Edward Island effective at noon AT on Friday.

      Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

      Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

      OTTAWA -- The outgoing federal heritage minister says she wants to bar CBC/Radio-Canada from running ads during news programming and...

      Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate

      Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate

      Ahead of two Liberal leadership debates next week, candidate Ruby Dhalla is being questioned by the party. Dhalla, a former...

      In appeal to Muslims, Freeland pledges to scrap controversial CRA division

      In appeal to Muslims, Freeland pledges to scrap controversial CRA division

      Should she win the current federal Liberal leadership contest, Chrystia Freeland is pledging to scrap a controversial division of the...

      Feds list criminal organizations as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking

      Feds list criminal organizations as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking

      OTTAWA -- The federal government says several transnational criminal organizations are being listed as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code...

      Donald Trump invites “governor Trudeau” to watch tonight’s game with him

        Donald Trump invites “governor Trudeau” to watch tonight’s game with him

        It’s done. Tonight is when the big match of the Four Nations Confrontation final will take place between Canada and...

        Manitoba PC leadership candidate alleges there's porn in school libraries

        Manitoba PC leadership candidate alleges there's porn in school libraries

        Wally Daudrich says books describing bestiality, incest in school libraries. Obby Khan says it's false. A candidate for leadership of...

        Liberal Party says questions about Ruby Dhalla’s leadership campaign are unrelated to foreign interference by Indian government

        Liberal Party says questions about Ruby Dhalla’s leadership campaign are unrelated to foreign interference by Indian government

        The Liberal Party says its concerns about the campaign of leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla are not related to foreign interference...

        Fear and anger in Canada’s auto sector: Trump’s tariffs could bring the industry to a halt, experts say

        Fear and anger in Canada’s auto sector: Trump’s tariffs could bring the industry to a halt, experts say

        As Donald Trump‘s tariff threats grow louder and more persistent, fear in the heart of Canada’s automaking industry is palpable...

        New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

        New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

        A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians -- 27 per cent -- now see the United...

        Conservatives silent on foreign aid to Afghanistan, but cash to Ukraine is safe

        Conservatives silent on foreign aid to Afghanistan, but cash to Ukraine is safe

        For more than a year, Poilievre has taken aim at Canada's foreign aid spending. As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises...

        Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine

        Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine

        Speaking on borders, economics and security — the 2 leaders sound remarkably similar. It took a while for Canadian politicians...

        MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP

        MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP

        LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who is charged with being a fake...

        Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

        Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

        FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving...

        With insults and bravado, Trump takes campaign messaging into White House

        With insults and bravado, Trump takes campaign messaging into White House

        WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump won reelection months ago and is barred from seeking another term. You might not know...

        Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

        Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

        LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending...

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        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...

          OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

          OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

          SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk.

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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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          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...

            Unleashed: Andrew Coyne on Canada, the US, and the World

              Unleashed: Andrew Coyne on Canada, the US, and the World

              Alright, this is a perfect episode for you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites. And it’s also a perfect episode for...

              Ruby Dhalla Denies Allegations of Foreign Interference

                Ruby Dhalla Denies Allegations of Foreign Interference

                Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla denies allegations of foreign interference in her campaign after reports that stated the Liberal Party...

                Big Balls

                  Big Balls

                  David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and while Kory Teneycke is away for the Ontario election, we've got special guest...