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Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo

Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo

Memo accuses Liberals of turning the tariff crisis into a political opportunity. The NDP's national campaign director has sent a memo to all candidates and campaign staff warning them to be prepared for a snap federal election as early as March 10. CBC obtained a copy of the memo titled "Election timing and planning," sent on Wednesday to about 14...

Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

    Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

    President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge...

    Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

    Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

    Quantity of drugs seized by Canadian officials at U.S. border has doubled in 2 years. President Donald Trump claims he's...

    Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate

    Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate

    The Liberal party says it will not accommodate leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla's request for a translator at the upcoming French...

    Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

    Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

    Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must...

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    Conservatives lead by 19 as Liberal vote share rises at the expense of the NDP

    Conservatives lead by 19 as Liberal vote share rises at the expense of the NDP

    From February 5 to 11, 2025, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 3,000 adults. For this survey, we did...

    Energy Policy: Canadians’ priorities shift from environment to economic growth and domestic capacity

      Energy Policy: Canadians’ priorities shift from environment to economic growth and domestic capacity

      The return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the Oval Office, and his threat of widespread tariffs, has seismically shifted...



      When the plane hits some turbulence, you’re maybe going to want a pilot to fly it
      Society’s brainworms have gotten so bad, we can’t even recognize a swastika as a hate symbol

      Society’s brainworms have gotten so bad, we can’t even recognize a swastika as a hate symbol

      Shopify, the Ottawa-based multinational e-commerce company, was faced with a dilemma this week: One of its customers was selling T-shirts...

      NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford's trip to Washington

        NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford's trip to Washington

        Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says she is planning to write to the province's integrity commissioner to ask him to...

        Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs

        Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs

        The call to Angela Rasmussen came out of the blue and posed a troubling question. Had she heard the rumour...

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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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        Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

        Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

        Hundreds crammed into a pub on a frigid night for a brief event with the federal Liberal leadership contender in...

        Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

        Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

        The last few weeks may have at least buried any remaining notion that Canadian leaders can exert much control over...

        Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims

        Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims

        Ontario is deep into an early election, because Premier Doug Ford likely decided that he had the perfect cover for...

        Can Canada stop buying American as it beefs up defence?
        Donald Trump is making America colonize again
        Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

        Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

        Given their dismal economic record after 10 years in power, it’s hard to comprehend why anyone would trust the federal...

        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...

        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...

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        Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

          Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

          Liberal MP Karina Gould says she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership...

          Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington

          Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington

          Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity...

          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...

          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...



          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...

          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...

            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...

            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...

            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...

              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...

                  Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

                  Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump's health secretary, putting the...

                  Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

                  Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

                  Christianity is by far the largest faith in America, and Christian conservatives have a strong grip on the levers of...

                  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...

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                  Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

                  Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

                  WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on...

                  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...

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                    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...

                    DeepSeek’s challenge and Canada’s urgent need to reignite its AI ambitions

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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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                      How to revive local news — and Canadian democracy

                      Local news has been disappearing at an alarming rate, leaving a huge void in communities and undermining a key pillar...

                      Fly the Flag Proudly say Former PMs

                        Fly the Flag Proudly say Former PMs

                        Former prime minister Kim Campbell talks about the call from former prime ministers for Canadians to proudly fly the Canadian...

                        Canadian Tech’s rightward drift

                          Canadian Tech’s rightward drift

                          Following years of disillusionment with the federal Liberal party, some of Canada’s most high profile tech CEOs are leading a...

                          The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs

                            The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs

                            President Trump's threats of massive tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked a lot of fear about what a trade war...