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Pierre Poilievre insists he had ‘an excellent conversation’ with Doug Ford

Pierre Poilievre insists he had ‘an excellent conversation’ with Doug Ford

Doug Ford and Pierre Poilievre are disputing a Star account of their call earlier this week when the Conservative leader phoned to ask the premier’s “advice” on the looming federal election. “The report is not accurate,” said Poilievre, who did not elaborate and ducked a question about why it took him 18 days to congratulate Ford on the Progressive Conservatives’...

Good Talk -- Game On! Carney versus Poilievre is The Main Event

Good Talk -- Game On! Carney versus Poilievre is The Main Event

The election will be called this weekend and the country's voters will be determining Canada's future. There could be as...

Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

    Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

    Liberal MP Chandra Arya says his nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding has been revoked...

    Ford-Carney relationship could provide federal Liberals with crucial boost in Ontario, says Coletto

    Ford-Carney relationship could provide federal Liberals with crucial boost in Ontario, says Coletto

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s positive remarks about Prime Minister Mark Carney weaken Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s change narrative, says pollster...

    China ‘ready to move forward’ in relations with Canada, envoy says

    China ‘ready to move forward’ in relations with Canada, envoy says

    China’s ambassador says his country is open to negotiating a free-trade agreement with Ottawa and co-operating on a research station...

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    Mark Carney’s Liberals Seen as Best Party to Deal with Trump & Tariffs

    Mark Carney’s Liberals Seen as Best Party to Deal with Trump & Tariffs

    Mark Carney is thought to be the best federal party leader to help Canada navigate challenges associated with the Donald...

    Federal Politics: Week of March 17

      Federal Politics: Week of March 17

      If a federal election were held today, 42% of Canadians would vote for the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney...



      Barring another crisis upset, the ballot question of our next federal election is set. And it’s advantage, Carney

      Barring another crisis upset, the ballot question of our next federal election is set. And it’s advantage, Carney

      Most analysis of elections includes some discussion of the so-called “ballot question” — namely, the question the various political parties...

      Carney is the nerd Canada needs right now

      Carney is the nerd Canada needs right now

      It’s unsurprising to me that the Liberals have overtaken the Conservatives in the latest polls, overturning a deficit that stretched...

      Gun control activist and Polytechnique massacre survivor Nathalie Provost to join Mark Carney’s team: report

        Gun control activist and Polytechnique massacre survivor Nathalie Provost to join Mark Carney’s team: report

        Nathalie Provost, spokesperson for the group PolySeSouvient and survivor of the École Polytechnique massacre, is about to make the leap...

        Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

        Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking...

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        The State of Service Report

        The State of Service Report

        Our government created the Citizens’ Services portfolio in 2023 to champion service delivery excellence and to improve government efficiency. This...

        Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

        Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

        It’s understandable that Canadians are angry. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has...



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        Not Flying the Unfriendly Skies: The Media-Free Conservative Campaign Tour

        Not Flying the Unfriendly Skies: The Media-Free Conservative Campaign Tour

        With an election call expected this Sunday, the Conservatives have devised a way they hope will increase Pierre Poilievre’s chances...

        Trump, the Dark Lord of Canada’s looming election, hands Poilievre an apparent gift

        Trump, the Dark Lord of Canada’s looming election, hands Poilievre an apparent gift

        As the campaign buses rev up for a federal election call this weekend, Donald Trump handed Pierre Poilievre a nice...

        Naheed Nenshi needs to get his elbows up

        Naheed Nenshi needs to get his elbows up

        Naheed Nenshi isn’t used to asking for the spotlight. The Alberta NDP leader's unique brand of politics — politics in...

        Don’t get snippy. It’s a bad look whether you’re Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre

        Don’t get snippy. It’s a bad look whether you’re Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre

        The two leading contenders to be Canada’s next prime minister are not vying to get that job on the basis...

        A Federal Election is Imminent

        A Federal Election is Imminent

        After months of speculation, a federal election appears imminent. Prime Minister Mark Carney, only recently installed as Liberal leader, is...

        Smith sees a real danger Mark Carney could be worse than Trudeau

        Smith sees a real danger Mark Carney could be worse than Trudeau

        Well, no doubt about it. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is on the political warpath, with the federal election campaign expected...

        Canada's food system is an international powerhouse that needs to be cultivated in the face of trade war uncertainty

        Canada's food system is an international powerhouse that needs to be cultivated in the face of trade war uncertainty

        From the golden canola fields in the Western provinces to the bustling processing plants in Ontario to the aquaculture industries...

        Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want to be held to the same standard that he holds Liberals to

        Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want to be held to the same standard that he holds Liberals to

        What is Pierre Poilievre afraid of? On Tuesday, Conservative national campaign director Jenni Byrne informed journalists that, in a break...

        Pierre Poilievre can't escape Donald Trump

        Pierre Poilievre can't escape Donald Trump

        Pierre Poilievre knows he has a Donald Trump problem. After spending the last two-plus years imitating Trump’s approach to politics...

        We need a leader who can offer Canadians hope

        We need a leader who can offer Canadians hope

        The next federal election is going to be about more than the tariff threat. In a world gone mad, the...



        It’s no wonder Mark Carney looked at ease in the U.K. Many there have been waiting for their ‘unreliable boyfriend’ to return as PM

        It’s no wonder Mark Carney looked at ease in the U.K. Many there have been waiting for their ‘unreliable boyfriend’ to return as PM

        Canada’s new prime minister was back “home” this week, as Mark Carney made a return to England as part of...

        Carney’s cabinet a step backwards in the dark

        Carney’s cabinet a step backwards in the dark

        This is a historical pattern that rears up when those who were once marginalized gain representation within the white supremacist...

        The ‘Rest of Canada’ should show caution with the rise of Canadian pride in Quebec

        The ‘Rest of Canada’ should show caution with the rise of Canadian pride in Quebec

        “Quebecers are discovering their inner Canadian” according to the Association for Canadian Studies (ASC). Its survey shows that the percentage...

        Pierre Poilievre’s strength is as an attack dog. But he’s growling against the wrong target

        Pierre Poilievre’s strength is as an attack dog. But he’s growling against the wrong target

        A moment of silence, please, for the devastating loss that the Conservative Party of Canada still hasn’t fully recognized –...

        Poilievre vows to kill industrial carbon pricing in ‘desperate’ move against Liberal surge

        Poilievre vows to kill industrial carbon pricing in ‘desperate’ move against Liberal surge

        Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new promise to kill industrial carbon pricing would eliminate the central plank of Canada’s emission-reduction...

        The Poilievre Predicament

        The Poilievre Predicament

        Now that Mark Carney is Prime Minister, federal elections could be triggered very soon. Since Justin Trudeau announced his resignation...

        No, Carney, you're the one who must 'look inside yourself'

        No, Carney, you're the one who must 'look inside yourself'

        Will ethical issues upend the Liberal election campaign? The Conservatives certainly hope so — and they’re getting a hand from...

        Conservatives just can’t quit the carbon tax

        Conservatives just can’t quit the carbon tax

        After years of promising to axe the carbon tax, Conservatives watched in obvious horror as Prime Minister Mark Carney did...

        Donald Trump has launched a cultural revolution, like China’s Mao. Here is how Canada should respond

        Donald Trump has launched a cultural revolution, like China’s Mao. Here is how Canada should respond

        A charismatic leader with a cult following. Governing by slogans. Demonizing opponents. Purging civil servants. A population scarred by inflation...

        Pierre Poilievre wants to axe the tax, even if it is the wrong one

        Pierre Poilievre wants to axe the tax, even if it is the wrong one

        The signs still work. Phew. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre put a lot of work into that “axe the tax” slogan...

        Mark Carney must meet voters and test his legitimacy—now

        Mark Carney must meet voters and test his legitimacy—now

        Prime Minister Mark Carney represents a familiar archetype in the pantheon of Canadian politics, with a sparkling CV that includes...

        We visit Florida every March to watch the Jays at spring training. But Trump changed all that

        We visit Florida every March to watch the Jays at spring training. But Trump changed all that

        About now, I should be leaning over a bullpen railing in Dunedin, Fla., cold beer in hand and pasty legs...

        Canada’s Time to Step Up and Help American Scientists
        We might get a carbon tax election after all

        We might get a carbon tax election after all

        It seems unlikely Mark Carney will be able to resist opposing Poilievre's promise to cancel industrial carbon tax mandates

        The What-Will-She-Do-Next Premier of Alberta

        The What-Will-She-Do-Next Premier of Alberta

        ON A SATURDAY morning in February, Danielle Smith took questions from Albertans for forty-six minutes during her weekly radio talk...

        Six questions federal candidates had better have answers to

        Six questions federal candidates had better have answers to

        With Mark Carney now prime minister, we are, perhaps, days from him heading back to Rideau Hall to trigger the...

        Watch Out Premier Ford:  Lutnick Speaks for Trump—Until He Doesn’t

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        U.S. authorities closing Canadian access to library that straddles Quebec-Vermont border

        U.S. authorities closing Canadian access to library that straddles Quebec-Vermont border

        A small town in southern Quebec says American authorities have decided to close the Canadian access to an historic library...

        Will Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi make another run at federal politics?

        Will Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi make another run at federal politics?

        Could Amarjeet Sohi have his sights set on a return to Ottawa? Rumours abound that Edmonton’s mayor is mulling a...

        Discovery of secret list of alleged Nazi war criminals in Canada raises questions about government secrecy

        Discovery of secret list of alleged Nazi war criminals in Canada raises questions about government secrecy

        U.S. researchers have found what they say is a late draft of a secret list of more than 700 suspected...

        Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

        Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

        Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese...



        Carney eliminates GST for first-time homebuyers on homes under $1 million

        Carney eliminates GST for first-time homebuyers on homes under $1 million

        Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his government will eliminate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers...

        Ex-PM Stephen Harper says he's perplexed, heartbroken by Canada-India tensions

        Ex-PM Stephen Harper says he's perplexed, heartbroken by Canada-India tensions

        OTTAWA -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper told a conference in India last month that he doesn't "entirely understand" why...

        Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

        Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

        Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face meeting with the new prime minister she gave him an...

        The Canadian roots of Elon Musk's conspiracist grandpa

        The Canadian roots of Elon Musk's conspiracist grandpa

        Joshua Haldeman was just one of thousands of Saskatchewan farmers who lost their land in the drought of the Dirty...

        Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

        Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

        OTTAWA -- A Mark Carney government will maintain the cap on emissions from the production of oil and gas, Environment...

        Insiders say Pierre Poilievre called Doug Ford for help — and the premier turned him down

        Insiders say Pierre Poilievre called Doug Ford for help — and the premier turned him down

        The premier told him he would be too busy governing Ontario, the Star has learned. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called...

        Poilievre defends decision to block reporters from campaign plane

        Poilievre defends decision to block reporters from campaign plane

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his campaign's decision to block journalists from travelling on the party's campaign plane during the...

        Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

        Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

        EDMONTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for...

        Canada Proud Launches Attack Ads Linking Mark Carney to ‘Notorious Pedophile’ Jeffrey Epstein

        Canada Proud Launches Attack Ads Linking Mark Carney to ‘Notorious Pedophile’ Jeffrey Epstein

        Pierre Poilievre’s office won’t say if it condones conservative group’s ads juxtaposing prime minister with a “global child sex trafficking...

        Nanos seat projections show tightening race, potential for ‘volatility’ in next election campaign

        Nanos seat projections show tightening race, potential for ‘volatility’ in next election campaign

        With an election call just days away, the latest Nanos Research ballot tracking numbers show the race between the top...

        Conservatives pitch 'shovel-ready zones' in campaign preview announcement

        Conservatives pitch 'shovel-ready zones' in campaign preview announcement

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he will “unleash hundreds of billions of dollars of investment” by pre-approving areas for companies...

        Small business optimism in Canada collapses to 25-year low

        Small business optimism in Canada collapses to 25-year low

        Optimism among Canada’s small and medium-sized firms fell to the lowest level in at least a quarter-century after the US...

        Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say

        Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say

        Voting day will either be April 28 or May 5, according to sources. Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask the...

        Former journalist Evan Solomon to run for the federal Liberals in next election

        Former journalist Evan Solomon to run for the federal Liberals in next election

        Former journalist Evan Solomon has announced he will be running to be an MP for the Liberal party in the...

        Chinese tariffs come into force on $3.7-billion worth of Canadian goods

          Chinese tariffs come into force on $3.7-billion worth of Canadian goods

          New Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products came into force just after midnight Thursday, 12 days after they...

          Mark Carney looking to Europe to boost Canada’s security in shift away from reliance on U.S., sources say

          Mark Carney looking to Europe to boost Canada’s security in shift away from reliance on U.S., sources say

          The prime minister’s call to review the purchase of U.S.-made fighter jets could hint at what Carney has set in...

          As Europe rearms, Canada has what it needs. That can be the basis of a post-NATO alliance

          As Europe rearms, Canada has what it needs. That can be the basis of a post-NATO alliance

          Canada is an energy and natural resources superpower in need of a new key ally. Faintly, but not slowly, the...

          Pierre Poilievre blasted over pledge to fast-track Ring of Fire permits

          Pierre Poilievre blasted over pledge to fast-track Ring of Fire permits

          The grand chief of a group of northern Ontario First Nations is blasting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over his promise...

          Cancelling the F-35 deal would be ‘cutting our nose off to spite our face,’ says former senior military official

          Cancelling the F-35 deal would be ‘cutting our nose off to spite our face,’ says former senior military official

          A former chief of the defence staff says 'the ramifications of cancelling the F-35 purchase threatens to hurt Canada more...

          Executions show China has no intention of improving relations with Canada: Michael Kovrig

          Executions show China has no intention of improving relations with Canada: Michael Kovrig

          Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says news China has executed what was later revealed to be four Canadians in recent...

          Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China

          Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China

          CALGARY -- Canola farmers are bracing for impact as China looks to impose hefty tariffs on their industry in response...

          Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

          Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his adviser Elon Musk...

          Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

          Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

          MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition...

          Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

          Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S...

          Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

          Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

          WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S...

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          Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

          Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

          SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Lennon Tyler and her German fiance often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in...

          White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

            White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

            U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to seek a limited ceasefire...

            'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

            'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

            Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid...

            Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

            Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

            WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week...

            Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

            Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

            WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa...

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            How Escalating U.S.-China Competition Over Critical Minerals Impacts Canada

            How Escalating U.S.-China Competition Over Critical Minerals Impacts Canada

            Over the last five years, competition over critical minerals has become a focal point of great-power rivalry — particularly between...

            Removing internal trade barriers would help mitigate damage from Trump tariffs
            Fixing the Fisc: Free Advice for Canada’s Next Prime Minister

            Fixing the Fisc: Free Advice for Canada’s Next Prime Minister

            For as long as Mark Carney is Canada’s new prime minister, and beyond that into the outcome of the upcoming...


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            Justin Trudeau was a big talker in the House, that is, when he showed up.

            Justin Trudeau was a big talker in the House, that is, when he showed up.

            A recent analysis highlighted in La Presse reveals a startling aspect of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's oratory style. When assessed...

            The Liberals' “Canada Strong” has the right sentiment, but their opponents might weaken it.

            The Liberals' “Canada Strong” has the right sentiment, but their opponents might weaken it.

            If that's the overarching theme of the campaign, 'Canada Strong' could be a slogan-sized blind spot for the Liberal campaign.

            Peddling the medal - Brace for flurry of Coronation medal awards this month

            Peddling the medal - Brace for flurry of Coronation medal awards this month

            Media stories about a royal medal have been popping up on news and social-media platforms in Canada lately. Expect more...

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            The Numbers: The Liberals are...the favourites?

              The Numbers: The Liberals are...the favourites?

              A flurry of polls conducted just ahead of Sunday’s expected writ drop show the Liberals in the lead — and...

              Mark Carney’s first week as prime minister

                Mark Carney’s first week as prime minister

                At Issue this week: Mark Carney uses his first week as prime minister to try to strengthen Canada’s ties with...

                Pre-Election Pollster Panel: Paradis, Coletto, and Graves

                  Pre-Election Pollster Panel: Paradis, Coletto, and Graves

                  Alright, greetings you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! As we record this podcast, we are either on the eve of...

                  How Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for the federal election

                    How Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for the federal election

                    Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election by Sunday, after being sworn into office last week.