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Trump and Zelenskyy meeting turns into shouting match as Ukraine president accused of being 'disrespectful'

    Trump and Zelenskyy meeting turns into shouting match as Ukraine president accused of being 'disrespectful'

    Outburst comes as U.S., Ukraine meeting to discuss deal on minerals, ceasefire in war with Russia. A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a shouting match on Friday, creating a remarkable scene in the Oval Office unlike any other seen in recent memory. Raising their voices and speaking over one another, Trump and...

    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...

    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...

    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...

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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...



    ‘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...

    '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...

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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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    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...

    Carney’s opponents forgot to run away from the status quo
    The Liberal Debates: Is Boring the New Red?

    The Liberal Debates: Is Boring the New Red?

    On Monday and Tuesday evening, the remaining four Liberal leadership hopefuls participated in the only two official debates of this...

    Carney’s front-runner Liberal campaign limps passionlessly in a nation fervid with emotion

    Carney’s front-runner Liberal campaign limps passionlessly in a nation fervid with emotion

    Carney will not go on to win an election unless he moves the hearts of men and women

    If we give Doug Ford four more years, we’ll regret it long after he’s gone

    If we give Doug Ford four more years, we’ll regret it long after he’s gone

    Driving around the GTA this weekend, I saw blue, red, orange and green signs for the candidates vying for MPP...

    Trump’s Uno reverse

    Trump’s Uno reverse

    What if we’re thinking about U.S. President Donald Trump’s 51st state declarations all wrong? Let me cook. We should not...

    Poll numbers suggest hitching Tory wagon to Canada’s public enemy No. 1 a perilous choice for Poilievre

    Poll numbers suggest hitching Tory wagon to Canada’s public enemy No. 1 a perilous choice for Poilievre

    The bad news just keeps coming for the Conservative Party of Canada and its now-nervous leader, Pierre Poilievre. Once considered...

    5 things I learned about Mark Carney from the Liberal leadership debate

    5 things I learned about Mark Carney from the Liberal leadership debate

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

    Even with his gaffes, Carney is still the front-runner after the French debate

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    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...

      How Doug Ford and his PCs won their 3rd straight Ontario election

      How Doug Ford and his PCs won their 3rd straight Ontario election

      Ford becomes first Ontario premier since the 1950s to win 3 successive majorities. Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives' victory...



      Ontario's Progressive Conservatives cruise to rare 3rd-straight majority

      Ontario's Progressive Conservatives cruise to rare 3rd-straight majority

      Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives have cruised to their third straight majority government, CBC News projects, after...

      From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

      From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

      EDMONTON -- Alberta's finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are...

      ‘That’s enough’: Trump shuts down talk of Canada during news conference with U.K. PM

      ‘That’s enough’: Trump shuts down talk of Canada during news conference with U.K. PM

      U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly halted discussion of Canada during a press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer in...

      From door-knocking to digital: Next Campaign Tech Showcase puts cutting-edge strategies on display

      From door-knocking to digital: Next Campaign Tech Showcase puts cutting-edge strategies on display

      In advance of a widely-anticipated federal election campaign, political strategists, elected officials, and aspiring candidates gathered in Toronto earlier this...

      Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4

      Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4

      Commitment comes after a week of chaotic messaging from U.S. president. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will end a...

      Canada's fentanyl czar sees 'very positive' reaction in Washington meetings

      Canada's fentanyl czar sees 'very positive' reaction in Washington meetings

      Canadian fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau says American officials are showing their approval for his new role as he and several...

      Gretzky remains silent as wife Janet joins Trump, Orr in hockey legend's defence

        Gretzky remains silent as wife Janet joins Trump, Orr in hockey legend's defence

        The wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says it has "broken his heart" to read "mean comments" as he faces...

        ‘Don’t go in with a sledgehammer’: public service caps or cuts should be rational, targeted, says Savoie

        ‘Don’t go in with a sledgehammer’: public service caps or cuts should be rational, targeted, says Savoie

        As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and some Liberal leadership candidates pledge to reduce federal government spending after the next election...

        Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

        Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada 'irresponsible'

        Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald...

        ‘Evidence is irrefutable’: Public safety minister sells border measures as Trump says tariffs coming next week

        ‘Evidence is irrefutable’: Public safety minister sells border measures as Trump says tariffs coming next week

        As Canadian officials convene in Washington, D.C., to prove progress is being made at the border ahead of next week’s...

        White House official threatens to redraw Canadian border

          White House official threatens to redraw Canadian border

          Peter Navarro is pushing negotiators to discuss reworking country’s boundaries, The Telegraph can reveal. A top White House official has...

          Transport Minister Anita Anand to reverse course and seek re-election: sources

          Transport Minister Anita Anand to reverse course and seek re-election: sources

          Oakville MP announced last month she would not run again. Transport Minister Anita Anand is set to reverse her decision...

          Trump says Gretzky supports Canada remaining an independent country

          Trump says Gretzky supports Canada remaining an independent country

          U.S. President Donald Trump is voicing his support for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky while suggesting the former NHLer isn't keen...

          Ontario voters head to the polls for election day after snap winter campaign

          Ontario voters head to the polls for election day after snap winter campaign

          Ontario's political party leaders have criss-crossed the province, released their platforms and made their pitches over the past month --...

          Canada races to revive Commonwealth ties with its U.S. relationship on shaky ground

          Canada races to revive Commonwealth ties with its U.S. relationship on shaky ground

          The Canada-U.S. relationship is at its lowest point in more than a century with President Donald Trump's near-daily threats to...

          Federal polls showing a rare, rapid shift — but unclear if numbers will hold

          Federal polls showing a rare, rapid shift — but unclear if numbers will hold

          Latest surveys suggest a tightening race between Liberals and Conservatives. Recent federal polls have shown a dramatic shift in Canadians'...

          Trump Might Have to Ask Foes Like Trudeau for Emergency Eggs as Prices Soar

          Trump Might Have to Ask Foes Like Trudeau for Emergency Eggs as Prices Soar

          In his first month as president, Donald Trump has alienated some of the the country’s biggest trading partners and closest...

          ‘Basically a dead heat’: As Trump fears grow, federal Liberals keep bouncing back, pollster says

          ‘Basically a dead heat’: As Trump fears grow, federal Liberals keep bouncing back, pollster says

          As a rebound in support for the Liberal Party of Canada continues amid simmering tensions with the United States, new...

          Canadian privacy commissioner to investigate X's use of personal data to train AI

          Canadian privacy commissioner to investigate X's use of personal data to train AI

          OTTAWA -- Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says he will investigate whether social media platform X is respecting the law on...

          Possible human remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill

          Possible human remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill

          WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government says potential human remains have been discovered at a landfill where search teams have been...

          Conservatives launch attacks on Mark Carney over his firm's relocation to the U.S.

          Conservatives launch attacks on Mark Carney over his firm's relocation to the U.S.

          The polls, fundraising hauls and endorsements aren't the only things suggesting former central bank governor Mark Carney is on track...

          No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

          No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to publicly release flight logs and other government documents related to...

          Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

          Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender...

          Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans

          Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- When the Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Air Force chief of staff in 2020...

          Presidential meme coins should be against the law, House Democrat says

          Presidential meme coins should be against the law, House Democrat says

          California Democrat Rep. Sam Liccardo, a freshman congressman who represents Silicon Valley, said he's surprised the first piece of legislation...

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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...

            Interprovincial trade arguments are vastly overstated

            Interprovincial trade arguments are vastly overstated

            A lot of public discourse in Canada right now is about how we need to urgently remove interprovincial trade barriers...


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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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            Liberals Close the Polling Gap

              Liberals Close the Polling Gap

              The Writ founder Éric Grenier spoke about recent federal polling numbers, showing the Liberals are nearly tied with the Conservatives...

              Digging into the final stretch of the Liberal leadership race

                Digging into the final stretch of the Liberal leadership race

                The four candidates in the Liberal leadership race are on the last leg of the campaign after going head to...

                Trump, apartheid and the PayPal mafia?

                  Trump, apartheid and the PayPal mafia?

                  Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to end all future funding to South Africa claiming that in...

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                    #ONpoli Seat Projections + #LPC Debate

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