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‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump

‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said there is “nothing” Canada can do to prevent the punishing tariffs expected to be unleashed tomorrow.During a press conference Friday afternoon, Trump was asked if there’s “anything” Canada, China or Mexico could do to forestall the tariffs. The president left little up for interpretation.

Good Talk -- The Trump Tariffs Are Tomorrow -- Or Not

Good Talk -- The Trump Tariffs Are Tomorrow -- Or Not

Le Grand Orange is poised to hammer Canada with tariffs tomorrow, or so he says. Chantal and Rob put the...

Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are targets of abuse and conspiracy theories, report says

Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are targets of abuse and conspiracy theories, report says

The high-stakes race for the job of Liberal leader and prime minister has prompted a deluge of misinformation online about...

Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep...

Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers

Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland’s proposed procurement bans against American firms in response to the U.S. president’s tariff threats are...

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What Americans think about Canada, tariffs, and a possible trade war

What Americans think about Canada, tariffs, and a possible trade war

It’s been over a week since President Donald Trump’s inauguration and we are waiting to see whether he imposes the...

Three-quarters say ‘bring back parliament’ – but do they want to deal with Trump or to trigger an election?

    Three-quarters say ‘bring back parliament’ – but do they want to deal with Trump or to trigger an election?

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament on Jan. 6 and sent the Liberal Party of Canada into a search for...



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    New industry and labour council forms to collaborate on tariff and CUSMA issues
    What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

    What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

    Based on statements from the White House on Friday, we will know Saturday the details of President Trump’s threats of...

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    Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

      Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

      A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene...

      Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier

      Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier

      Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he will spend $22 billion to build infrastructure as part of a stimulus...

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      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...

      Yet again, Singh might not pull the plug.

      Yet again, Singh might not pull the plug.

      Bad news for the millions of Canadians yearning for an immediate federal election: the scandal-ridden Liberals will likely cling to...



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      What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

      What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

      Based on statements from the White House on Friday, we will know Saturday the details of President Trump’s threats of...

      Foreign countries aren’t undermining trust in Canada. Our own politicians are

      Foreign countries aren’t undermining trust in Canada. Our own politicians are

      “Trust in Canada’s democratic institutions has been shaken, and it is imperative to restore it,” Justice Marie-Josée Hogue writes. “This...

      Exclusive New Poll: US-Canada – Tariff-ied of What’s to Come?

      Exclusive New Poll: US-Canada – Tariff-ied of What’s to Come?

      Won’t you be my … frenemy? It’s not a beautiful day in the North American neighborhood. Two days before the...

      The Liberal Leadership and the Potential Perils of One Member, One Vote

      The Liberal Leadership and the Potential Perils of One Member, One Vote

      The Liberal Party has announced that close to 400,000 people have signed up as registered Liberals eligible to vote for...

      Trump’s tariffs are about to exacerbate Canada’s productivity crisis. Will our legislators finally take action?
      "The largest, fairest, most balanced, and modern trade agreement ever achieved."

      "The largest, fairest, most balanced, and modern trade agreement ever achieved."

      According to the recent Abacus Data poll of 1,500 Americans, a slight majority (52%) say the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)...

      How to save the CBC

      How to save the CBC

      In April 2022, six months before Pierre Poilievre would win his party’s leadership, CBC President Catherine Tait set out a...

      Poilievre’s Trumpian Aversion to the Value of Intelligence

      Poilievre’s Trumpian Aversion to the Value of Intelligence

      Pierre Poilievre wants to remain in the dark. At least that’s what he’s doing by continuing to refuse the top-secret...

      Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

      Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

      Frank Graves’ latest numbers show Conservatives in minority territory amid Trump turmoil, Trudeau exit. For a couple of weeks now...

      Fixing Canada Post can help protect us against Donald Trump. Let me explain

      Fixing Canada Post can help protect us against Donald Trump. Let me explain

      Canada is facing a national crisis. So let’s talk about the post office. The Canada Post Corporation just received a...



      No traitors in the House, but foreign interference, and the Liberals’ non-response to it, is still a serious concern

      No traitors in the House, but foreign interference, and the Liberals’ non-response to it, is still a serious concern

      There is a technique of political argumentation that might be called opportunistic benchmarking. Broadly speaking it involves measuring yourself against...

      A message from the Americans: Quite frankly Canada, we don’t give a damn
      Trump and Poilievre: Big Oil’s bodyguards

      Trump and Poilievre: Big Oil’s bodyguards

      As the invisible hand of the market tilts in favour of cheaper and cleaner renewable energy, Big Oil is counting...

      Jagmeet Singh's NDP is in deep trouble

      Jagmeet Singh's NDP is in deep trouble

      The Carney bounce is real. After polls by EKOS and Mainstreet showed a surprising surge in Liberal fortunes, the Angus...

      Most Americans don't want a trade war with Canada

      Most Americans don't want a trade war with Canada

      As it turns out, most Americans oppose U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Canada, believe it will raise prices...

      Everyone’s an Outsider: The Liberal Race Crystallizes

      Everyone’s an Outsider: The Liberal Race Crystallizes

      Earlier this week, the Liberal Party of Canada allowed six candidates seeking to replace Justin Trudeau to formally enter its...

      Is Canada worth saving? A surprisingly difficult question to answer just now

      Is Canada worth saving? A surprisingly difficult question to answer just now

      I find myself weighing the pros or cons of whether Alberta would be better off on its own or taking...

      Doug Ford’s election call is plainly ridiculous. And it could backfire

      Doug Ford’s election call is plainly ridiculous. And it could backfire

      Doug Ford’s stated reason for calling an election more than a year early is plainly ridiculous. The premier no more...

      Danielle Smith pushes back, warns eastern Canada as Trump tariffs loom

      Danielle Smith pushes back, warns eastern Canada as Trump tariffs loom

      'I think Eastern Canada has to be very, very careful what they wish for,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on...

      Contrary to what Trump thinks, America needs us

      Contrary to what Trump thinks, America needs us

      In his inaugural address, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he would overhaul the American trade system and establish an...

      Tariffs should get us thinking differently, but Ottawa lacks the mental capacity

      Tariffs should get us thinking differently, but Ottawa lacks the mental capacity

      This government’s instinctive reactions have helped to get us into this mess — and are unlikely to get us out...

      How Trump’s Tariffs Put Canada on a Collision Course

      How Trump’s Tariffs Put Canada on a Collision Course

      THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA provides an online tool called the Tariff Finder, designed to help suppliers and buyers navigate tariff...

      The Road to Kananaskis: Making the G6 Great Again?

      The Road to Kananaskis: Making the G6 Great Again?

      In a recent Policy Q & A, Peter Boehm, the independent Canadian senator, six-time G7 Sherpa and former career diplomat...

      Lessons ignored, voices silenced

      Lessons ignored, voices silenced

      Jan. 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust remains a stain on the soul of the western world, especially...

      Trump’s Expansionist Plan, Part II: What’s His Endgame?
      Mark Carney has Canada’s Conservatives running scared

      Mark Carney has Canada’s Conservatives running scared

      The race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and Canada’s prime minister won’t officially conclude until March 9. Based...

      Here's why dumping the carbon tax or capital gains tax changes won't be enough for the Liberals.

      Here's why dumping the carbon tax or capital gains tax changes won't be enough for the Liberals.

      I was on CTV’s Question Period last weekend talking about the Liberal leadership race and what I thought the Liberals...

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      ‘I’m a goalie, he’s a snowboarder': Mark Carney draws distinctions between himself and PM Trudeau

      ‘I’m a goalie, he’s a snowboarder': Mark Carney draws distinctions between himself and PM Trudeau

      Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says there are numerous crises facing the country that he would make his immediate priority...

      Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy

      Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy

      With less than two months left as prime minister, his party sagging in the polls, and former colleagues vying to...

      Anchors away? Grits to keep Freeland-era fiscal guardrails as Ottawa faces tariff shock: LeBlanc

      Anchors away? Grits to keep Freeland-era fiscal guardrails as Ottawa faces tariff shock: LeBlanc

      Canadians 20 to 30 years down the line ‘shouldn't be paying off the debt that we incurred’ to weather an...

      The cost of Trump tariffs on Canadian oil would reach far beyond U.S. gas pumps

      The cost of Trump tariffs on Canadian oil would reach far beyond U.S. gas pumps

      As Donald Trump threatens to include petroleum among the Canadian exports he’d hit with steep tariffs—“We don’t need their oil,”...



      In one of her last moves as finance minister Freeland loaned the Trans Mountain pipeline project $20 billion

      In one of her last moves as finance minister Freeland loaned the Trans Mountain pipeline project $20 billion

      One of the last things Chrystia Freeland did as finance minister was authorize an additional $20-billion loan to the Trans...

      Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

      Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

      The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next...

      Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

      Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

      OTTAWA -- The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $22.7 billion between April and November.

      Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

        Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

        Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Teslas and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package...

        ‘I won’t sugar coat it’: PM Trudeau says Canada could be in for hard times if Trump imposes tariffs tomorrow

        ‘I won’t sugar coat it’: PM Trudeau says Canada could be in for hard times if Trump imposes tariffs tomorrow

        Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond, if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his plans...

        Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

        Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

        Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn't fit that narrative...

        Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts

        Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts

        A snap election in Ontario will be a chance for provincial party leaders to define themselves against federal party leaders...

        Why Hogue thinks disinformation is democracy’s greatest threat

        Why Hogue thinks disinformation is democracy’s greatest threat

        The rise of generative artificial intelligence, a decline of traditional professional media and the persistent threat of foreign meddling have...

        What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance

        What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance

        Former national security officials are expressing skepticism over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s refusal to receive classified briefings on foreign interference...

        Liberal ministers make last-ditch pitch in D.C. to stop Trump tariffs on Canada

          Liberal ministers make last-ditch pitch in D.C. to stop Trump tariffs on Canada

          o stop U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing economically devastating tariffs on Canadian imports. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, Public...

          Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown

          Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown

          Human smuggling networks continue to operate along Quebec's border with Vermont and New York state despite winter conditions and increased...

          Then there were five: Liberal race narrows with Carney the choice of caucus

          Then there were five: Liberal race narrows with Carney the choice of caucus

          By day’s end on Thursday, the race to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada — and...

          Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

          Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

          OTTAWA -- Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the Liberal government more time in...

          Federal government may reverse course on capital gains by delaying increase

          Federal government may reverse course on capital gains by delaying increase

          The federal government is likely to reverse course on changes to the capital gains tax that were announced in the...

          Alberta cabinet ministers to attend U.S. prayer breakfast in Washington

            Alberta cabinet ministers to attend U.S. prayer breakfast in Washington

            The Alberta government is sending a delegation to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Affordability and Utilities Minister...

            MP Jaime Battiste drops out of Liberal Party leadership race - says he will support Mark Carney

            MP Jaime Battiste drops out of Liberal Party leadership race - says he will support Mark Carney

            Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he will be dropping out of the Liberal Party leadership race in favour...

            Trump says Canada tariffs coming Saturday, ‘may not’ include oil

            Trump says Canada tariffs coming Saturday, ‘may not’ include oil

            U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely decide by the end of the day Thursday whether to put a...

            Poilievre’s Vancouver Synagogue Visit Is Raising Concerns

            Poilievre’s Vancouver Synagogue Visit Is Raising Concerns

            The planned speech and photo op leaves some members troubled by the leader’s refusal to take questions. Some members of...

            Liberal leadership candidate Gould wants to hike corporate taxes, slash GST

            Liberal leadership candidate Gould wants to hike corporate taxes, slash GST

            Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she would lower the GST by a point to four per cent for a...

            Doug Ford warns Pierre Poilievre that Ontario’s auto industry must be protected

            Doug Ford warns Pierre Poilievre that Ontario’s auto industry must be protected

            Doug Ford is taking a veiled shot at federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, saying whoever is the next prime minister...

            Accessibility commissioner resigns after suing federal government

            Accessibility commissioner resigns after suing federal government

            Canada's first accessibility commissioner has resigned during a legal battle with the federal government involving an external investigation into allegations...

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            Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

            Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

            Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., employees at the Federal Aviation...

            Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say

            Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- Trump administration officials are moving to fire FBI agents engaged in investigations involving President Donald Trump in...

            President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

            President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

            President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips...

            Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades

            Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades

            Former "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly 18 years at the network.

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            Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

              Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

              A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene...

              Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter is feared dead

                Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter is feared dead

                At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying...

                DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

                DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

                HONG KONG (AP) -- Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between...

                Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

                Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

                WARSAW -- The notion that "never again" can the world allow something like the Holocaust to happen feels like it...

                Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

                Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

                KRAKOW -- Miriam Ziegler said she's reminded of being an eight-year-old girl, left all by herself, as she prepares to...

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                India in 2025: The Year Ahead in Politics, Economics, and Foreign Affairs

                India in 2025: The Year Ahead in Politics, Economics, and Foreign Affairs

                India enters 2025 with elements of continuity and change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a new coalition government in New...

                TCI Energy Brief: Early TMX Pipeline Expansion Data Reveals China’s Emerging Role as a Significant Buyer of Canadian Crude, Offering Some Diversification From the U.S. Market

                TCI Energy Brief: Early TMX Pipeline Expansion Data Reveals China’s Emerging Role as a Significant Buyer of Canadian Crude, Offering Some Diversification From the U.S. Market

                Completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project in May 2024 marked a transformative moment for Canada’s crude oil...


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                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...

                News media bailouts short on transparency

                News media bailouts short on transparency

                Members of a journalism panel who decide which Canadian newsrooms have the government’s seal of approval have billed taxpayers at...

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                Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                  Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                  Eric Miller is a Washington-based trade consultant who used to work in Canada's government. He joins The Hot Room to...

                  The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                    The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                    One thing seems clear these days: the polls aren’t very clear these days. While there appears to be some indication...

                    Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                      Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                      At Issue this week: With just two days to go until Trump’s tariff deadline, are Canada’s retaliation threats getting through...

                      Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

                        Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

                        After months of speculation, Doug Ford has sent Ontarians to the polls early. The election campaign officially kicked off this...