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Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

A former top advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried the U.S. might put intelligence sharing on the table in talks about Canada's laggardly defence spending.Vincent Rigby says he's afraid that at some point, intelligence will become a negotiating tool as the Donald Trump White house seeks to extract gains from Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Economic Concerns

    Economic Concerns

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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      How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

      How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

      Poilievre moves further away from Moe, Saskatchewan Party

      Poilievre moves further away from Moe, Saskatchewan Party

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

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

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

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

      Poilievre is losing ground thanks to the Trump effect

      Poilievre is losing ground thanks to the Trump effect

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

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

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

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

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

      Health scandal leaves Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suddenly speechless

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

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

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

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



      Building the North is critical for a stronger Canada

      Building the North is critical for a stronger Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      Canada’s Fork in the Road

      Canada’s Fork in the Road

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

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

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

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

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

      We can no longer trust America

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

      The real play behind Karina Gould’s Liberal leadership bid

      The real play behind Karina Gould’s Liberal leadership bid

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

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

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

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

      Canada land and spirit

      Canada land and spirit

      Canada is land. From the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic to the Atlantic, from the Coast Mountains to the Saint-Elias...

      Pierre Poilievre was riding a Trump-like wave. Is it about to drown him?

      Pierre Poilievre was riding a Trump-like wave. Is it about to drown him?

      Susan Delacourt: Donald Trump is no friend to progressives in Canada, to state the obvious. But I’m sure I’m not...

      The Case for Foreign Aid

      The Case for Foreign Aid

      Danielle Smith insists she's not guilty of anything, but will that be enough?

      Danielle Smith insists she's not guilty of anything, but will that be enough?

      'As premier, I was not involved in any wrongdoing,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, responding to allegations of political interference...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

          Mark Carney pitching answers not slogans

          Mark Carney pitching answers not slogans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

          Trump threatens Canadian cars with tariffs up to 100%

          Trump threatens Canadian cars with tariffs up to 100%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

          Bank of Canada Adds Second Outsider to Rate-Setting Council

          Bank of Canada Adds Second Outsider to Rate-Setting Council

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

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

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

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

          Freeland plans tax cuts for middle class, eliminate GST on new homes for young Canadians

          Freeland plans tax cuts for middle class, eliminate GST on new homes for young Canadians

          Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland is promising to cut income taxes for 11 million Canadians within the first year of...

          Canadians urged to show national pride on Flag Day, in the face of Trump’s ‘threats and insults’

          Canadians urged to show national pride on Flag Day, in the face of Trump’s ‘threats and insults’

          Canada’s five living former prime ministers have united to salute Canadian patriotism, prompted by the recent “threats and insults” of...

          Carney blames U.S. aggression toward Canada on social inequality down south

            Carney blames U.S. aggression toward Canada on social inequality down south

            Speaking in Winnipeg, Liberal leadership candidate also compares 51st state talk to Harry Potter villain. Federal Liberal leadership candidate Mark...

            Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate

            Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate

            Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she's working on her French skills, but plans to ask for a translator to...

            Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

            Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

            Ottawa should block Donald Trump's chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president stops questioning Canada's sovereignty, says one expert...

            Premiers make diplomatic push in Washington after Trump issues new tariff threat

            Premiers make diplomatic push in Washington after Trump issues new tariff threat

            Canadian premiers are taking up the Team Canada mantle in Washington this week on a joint mission to convince U.S...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

              JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

              JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

              PARIS (AP) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that "excessive regulation"...

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              Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

              Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

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

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

              Trump’s Chokepoint Playbook and How to Deal with It

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


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              A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

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

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

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

              Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

              Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

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

              Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

              Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

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

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              Buy Canadian, bye-bye America?

                Buy Canadian, bye-bye America?

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

                Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?

                  Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Czar?

                  In French politics they used to ask whether Gaullism would outlive De Gaulle — and then whether it would outlive...

                  Movements within the Margin of Error (but outside the margin of hope)

                    Movements within the Margin of Error (but outside the margin of hope)

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

                    Are Canadians warming to building new oil and gas pipelines?

                      Are Canadians warming to building new oil and gas pipelines?

                      In the face of a possible trade war, Canadians are increasingly supportive of plans to reduce our reliance on the...