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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 must continue Canada’s supports for the auto industry — particularly in electric vehicles. On the second day of Ontario’s Feb. 27 election campaign, the Progressive Conservative leader, who is seeking a third term in office, said Ontario would maintain its...

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force a spring election at the end of March, when Parliament is scheduled...

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...

    Major and Straight-Line Decline in Conservative Advantage over Past Month

    Major and Straight-Line Decline in Conservative Advantage over Past Month

    Approximately a month ago, following Freeland’s dramatic exit from the Liberal cabinet, the Conservatives opened up a seemingly insurmountable lead...

    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...

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    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...

      Major and Straight-Line Decline in Conservative Advantage over Past Month

      Major and Straight-Line Decline in Conservative Advantage over Past Month

      Approximately a month ago, following Freeland’s dramatic exit from the Liberal cabinet, the Conservatives opened up a seemingly insurmountable lead...



      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...

      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...

      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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      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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      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...

      Carney, Freeland, Gould all suffer from an empathy deficit

      Carney, Freeland, Gould all suffer from an empathy deficit

      Who do I trust? That’s the question Liberals need to ask themselves as they prepare to choose a new leader...

      In the Liberal leadership race, the cybersecurity risks are massive

      In the Liberal leadership race, the cybersecurity risks are massive

      If you set out to intentionally design a perfect target for a cyberattack, you couldn’t do much better than the...

      Liberal leadership campaigning in Quebec with one arm tied behind their back
      I get why four in 10 young Canadians want to join the U.S.

      I get why four in 10 young Canadians want to join the U.S.

      No way, no how. That’s the message from Canadians to Donald Trump’s taunts about becoming the 51st state. At least...

      Danielle Smith just might get Trump’s tariff exemption on oil and gas

      Danielle Smith just might get Trump’s tariff exemption on oil and gas

      Danielle Smith has distinguished herself by going it alone. No Team Canada for her. She has opted out of the...

      Here are the actual reasons Doug Ford is calling an early election in Ontario
      The more that President Donald Trump feigns disinterest in all things Canadian, the more you have to think he really, really wants what Canada has.

      The more that President Donald Trump feigns disinterest in all things Canadian, the more you have to think he really, really wants what Canada has.

      As Justin Trudeau gets ready to step out of the spotlight, his oldest son is poised to step into it...

      Why Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney are Pierre Poilievre’s dream opponents

      Why Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney are Pierre Poilievre’s dream opponents

      As the federal Liberal leadership race takes shape, it’s looking increasingly like a two-way race between Chrystia Freeland and Mark...

      Even Jesus must be shaking his head

      Even Jesus must be shaking his head

      With Donald Trump’s accession to power, a fact-free zone paralyzed by ego and propaganda, the U.S. has entered liar’s heaven...

      Trump 2.0, Week 2: Premiers Matter, Diversify or Die, and Liberalization Begins at Home

      Trump 2.0, Week 2: Premiers Matter, Diversify or Die, and Liberalization Begins at Home

      A week into Trump 2.0 and Donald Trump already has Canada in an uproar. Getting out of this mess is...

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      Danielle Smith proposes joint Canada-U.S. military base for Arctic security
      Finance minister sends 3-minute border video to Trump official as part of tariff strategy

      Finance minister sends 3-minute border video to Trump official as part of tariff strategy

      Canada’s latest weapon in fending off a potential trade war with the United States is a three-minute border security video...

      Jan. 30 deadline for $50,000 non-refundable deposit could shrink Liberal leadership field, say party insiders

      Jan. 30 deadline for $50,000 non-refundable deposit could shrink Liberal leadership field, say party insiders

      After today’s deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.

      A key Trump advisor predicts ‘generational change’ is about to hit global trade

      A key Trump advisor predicts ‘generational change’ is about to hit global trade

      A key economic adviser to President Donald Trump shared a vision for transforming the international trading system last year that...



      Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould to pledge GST cut
      Latest accused Iran official caught in Canada sues immigration department

      Latest accused Iran official caught in Canada sues immigration department

      The latest suspected senior Iranian official caught in Canada sued the immigration department and enlisted a Liberal MP’s office as...

      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...

        Mark Carney now leads Chrystia Freeland by 40 points to become the next Liberal Party leader

        Mark Carney now leads Chrystia Freeland by 40 points to become the next Liberal Party leader

        According to a new study by Léger, Mark Carney has increased his lead as the frontrunner to become the next...

        Mark Carney is more likely to expand the Liberal Party’s voter pool than Chrystia Freeland

        Mark Carney is more likely to expand the Liberal Party’s voter pool than Chrystia Freeland

        With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down and a new Liberal leader set to be announced on March 9, 2025...

        ‘Not a partisan issue’: Minister calls on other parties help pass foreign interference inquiry recommendations ahead of next election

        ‘Not a partisan issue’: Minister calls on other parties help pass foreign interference inquiry recommendations ahead of next election

        Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says he hopes MPs across the aisle can come together when Parliament resumes in late...

        Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren't necessary

        Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren't necessary

        Trump's choice for commerce secretary said Feb. 1 threat is about border concerns. Days before tariffs that have the potential...

        Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

        Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

        The man President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda says hitting Canada with 25 per cent across-the-board...

        Poilievre rebuffs calls to obtain national-security clearance to view top-secret information on foreign meddling

        Poilievre rebuffs calls to obtain national-security clearance to view top-secret information on foreign meddling

        Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has for months refused to apply for a top-secret clearance to receive confidential briefings, has...

        Trump's endgame still unclear as tariff date nears, minister says

        Trump's endgame still unclear as tariff date nears, minister says

        Days before tariffs that have the potential to cripple Canada's economy are expected to come into effect, the country's political...

        Trump team threatens two phases of tariffs on Canada

        Trump team threatens two phases of tariffs on Canada

        Possibility of emergency tariffs over border for now, then wider-ranging tariffs in spring. The U.S. is threatening a two-stage tariff...

        Freeland says she will slash the size of cabinet, PMO by 50 per cent

        Freeland says she will slash the size of cabinet, PMO by 50 per cent

        Chrystia Freeland says she would dramatically slash the size of cabinet and the Prime Minister’s Office if she becomes the...

        SMT -- Do Endorsements or Interviews Matter?

        SMT -- Do Endorsements or Interviews Matter?

        Political campaigns have often depended on candidates getting endorsements and getting interviews. Does either matter anymore? Bruce Anderson and Fred...

        Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

        Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

        Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is starting the provincial election campaign by focusing on international tariffs, pitching himself as...

        BoC cuts key interest rate to 3% as tariff threats loom

        BoC cuts key interest rate to 3% as tariff threats loom

        Canada’s central bank has cut interest rates for a sixth consecutive time as inflation remains around two per cent and...

        CBC's new CEO says cutting government funding would 'cripple' English and French services

        CBC's new CEO says cutting government funding would 'cripple' English and French services

        The new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's promise to defund the public broadcaster could "cripple" both its...

        Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Memoir’s Getting Doc Series Adaptation At Sphere Media

        Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Memoir’s Getting Doc Series Adaptation At Sphere Media

        Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s memoir-cum-manifesto ‘Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other’ is getting the doc series treatment. The retired TV...

        Reconciliation can’t become second-tier issue in Grit leadership race, says Battiste

        Reconciliation can’t become second-tier issue in Grit leadership race, says Battiste

        The first Indigenous candidate for prime minister says his fellow running mates in the Liberal leadership race can’t afford to...

        Green Party leader wants Parliament to adopt foreign interference changes before election

        Green Party leader wants Parliament to adopt foreign interference changes before election

        Federal political parties should work together to quickly adopt recommendations made by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's inquiry into foreign interference before...

        Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

        Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

        Bureaucrats working for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had diplomats push Denmark to speed up the appointment of former cabinet minister...

        Joly to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio as tariff threat looms

        Joly to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio as tariff threat looms

        Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is back in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

        Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

        Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

        WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller...

        Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased

        Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased

        WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased --...

        Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension

        Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension

        WASHINGTON (AP) -- Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against...

        Trump directing the opening of Guantanamo Bay detention center to hold migrants in US illegally

        Trump directing the opening of Guantanamo Bay detention center to hold migrants in US illegally

        WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo...

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        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...

          World leaders, survivors in Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

          World leaders, survivors in Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

          KRAKOW -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Krakow, Poland, where leaders from around the world are gathering to commemorate...

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          Canadians continue to experience long waits for MRIs and CT scans
          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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          A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

          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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          Demystifying opinion polls as election fever heats up

            Demystifying opinion polls as election fever heats up

            From door knocks to landline calls, online clicks to AI, someone always wants to know what you think.

            DeepSeek and China’s AI power move

              DeepSeek and China’s AI power move

              A small Chinese tech company called Deepseek has upended the world of AI. Deepseek recently released a large language model...

              Is the political landscape shifting?

                Is the political landscape shifting?

                Canada’s political environment appears to be in flux, as the threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, the resignation...

                When America attacks

                  When America attacks

                  It's beginning to look a lot like statehood: Danielle Smith and more on the pod