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Trump announces 50% tariff on copper will take effect Aug. 1

Trump announces 50% tariff on copper will take effect Aug. 1

Donald Trump announced Wednesday the U.S. will place a 50 per cent tariff on copper effective Aug. 1. The U.S. president, who made the announcement on Truth Social, says the decision was made after receiving a national security assessment.

Defence expected to find operational savings even as its budget balloons

Defence expected to find operational savings even as its budget balloons

The Department of National Defence will not be spared from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cost-cutting drive -- even though overall defence spending is set to balloon in the coming years. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne sent letters to cabinet ministers Monday asking them to find savings of 7.5 per cent in their budgets starting in fiscal 2026, a spokesperson for the...

‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump

‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'elbows up' approach to U.S. President Donald Trump has evolved into public fawning and a major trade concession with seemingly little gained, say observers. After promising to be a truculent foil to the Trump administration during the spring federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney now faces questions about whether his rhetoric matches reality.

A no-nonsense Poilievre pulls no punches and stands his ground

A no-nonsense Poilievre pulls no punches and stands his ground

'Keep going. Keep going. Don't give up." That's what Pierre Poilievre says Canadians are telling him. He smiles. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, was asked how he feels. After all, conservatives had so much hope. Finally, they could see the defeat of the Liberals.

The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 -- and spent even more

The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 -- and spent even more

The federal Conservatives raised a record amount of money in 2024 and ramped up their spending in a major way ahead of the federal election, according to records filed with Elections Canada. The Tories brought in $42 million in donations and another $5 million in membership fees last year.

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Canadians Show Growing Support for Military and Defence Spending

Canadians Show Growing Support for Military and Defence Spending

Our national survey reveals an increase in Canadians’ positive impressions of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), alongside growing trust in their ability to defend the country. There is also strong public support for the government’s commitment to increased defence spending. While Canadians prioritize domestic roles for the CAF, such as defending national territory and responding to natural disasters, they also...

Liberals 45.1, Conservatives 32.6, NDP 11.5 – Canadians most concerned about jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations

Liberals 45.1, Conservatives 32.6, NDP 11.5 – Canadians most concerned about jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...



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The Liberals launch another expenditure review: This time, we mean it
Rushing the NDP leadership race will only result in more failure, faster

Rushing the NDP leadership race will only result in more failure, faster

I’ve been actively involved with the NDP for about 50 years. As you’d expect in any enduring relationship, we’ve had our rocky moments. And in the wake of our significant election loss, there’s been plenty of vigorous discussion about what happened and why. But I’ve been saddened by some of the discourse around internal processes that’s taken hold of the...

Canadian wildfire smoke ruining Americans' summer, says letter from Congress members

Canadian wildfire smoke ruining Americans' summer, says letter from Congress members

Letter signed by 6 House representatives from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Canadian wildfire smoke is travelling south and making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer, according to a letter from six members of Congress to Canada's U.S. ambassador. "We write to you today on behalf of our constituents who have had to deal with suffocating Canadian wildfire smoke...

Summer committee circuit could provide sneak preview of new cross-party dynamics

Summer committee circuit could provide sneak preview of new cross-party dynamics

It took a couple of weeks, but the summer committee circuit is officially up and running. First out of the gate was Transport, Infrastructure and Communities — which, it’s worth noting, was also one of the first standing committees to be reactivated during the abbreviated spring sitting, when it was tasked with conducting a lightning-round two-day review of the government’s...

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Canadians are in the global sports spotlight. Now is the time to build on that success

Canadians are in the global sports spotlight. Now is the time to build on that success

It’s only halfway through 2025 and Canada isn’t just making record breaking sports headlines — we’re seeing the extraordinary potential of what this country can achieve. From MVPs, to record-breakers, to thriving professional women’s leagues, Canadians are showing what’s possible when talent is matched with opportunity.

It's time to end David Eby's nation-building blockade

It's time to end David Eby's nation-building blockade

Eby's government speaking out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to fast-tracking energy projects of national significance



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The Bloc Wants to Break Up Canada—but Not Yet

The Bloc Wants to Break Up Canada—but Not Yet

IN THE FINAL days of a high-stakes federal campaign, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet made his feelings known regarding the country whose Parliament he sits in. “We are, whether we like it or not,” he said, “part of an artificial country with very little meaning, called Canada.”

The Best Thing That Ever Happened Was Losing

The Best Thing That Ever Happened Was Losing

Ottawa has been in a sprint since January. A new Prime Minister. A new cabinet. A new agenda. Now, the House has adjourned for the summer. The BBQ circuit begins. Vacations will be taken. And whether they admit it or not, many will use the time to catch their breath and reflect. They should. Because in politics, everyone wants to...

Despite being in the U.S. illegally, Canadian Cynthia Olivera supported Trump. Now she’s awaiting deportation in an El Paso prison camp

Despite being in the U.S. illegally, Canadian Cynthia Olivera supported Trump. Now she’s awaiting deportation in an El Paso prison camp

Meet the Olivera family. Cynthia and her husband Francisco, two proud Californians who supported Trump because they want illegal immigrants deported, are going through something that angers and confuses them. Because Cynthia has Canadian citizenship, it’s our duty to help explain. It won’t be easy.

Carney risks boosting Western alienation by leaning on his ‘wise men from the East’

Carney risks boosting Western alienation by leaning on his ‘wise men from the East’

Many years ago, a Liberal prime minster, Lester B. Pearson, failed to secure a majority government after several tries, and prepared to retire. But before doing so, he wanted to inject new blood into the upper echelons of his government, and particularly to bolster its base in Quebec, where support for secession was increasing. So Mr. Pearson recruited three impressive...

How to fire bad councillors — Ontario isn't getting it right

How to fire bad councillors — Ontario isn't getting it right

When I first reported on allegations against then-Ottawa city councillor Rick Chiarelli in 2019, the reaction from readers was swift and visceral. Yes, people were appalled by the stories: disturbing accounts from women who said they were told by Chiarelli not to wear bras to public events, were given flimsy clothing to wear, and taken to bars to “recruit” men...

As Carney stumbles in negotiations with Trump, how should the Conservatives respond?

As Carney stumbles in negotiations with Trump, how should the Conservatives respond?

It is said that the heart wants what it wants, an axiom the federal Conservatives must quickly come to terms with. Although Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned on a promise in March to inflict “maximum pain” on the United States, his government unilaterally recanted tens of billions of dollars’ worth of counter-tariffs against it a month later. Carney then ditched...



Canada’s Evolving Place in a Perilous World

Canada’s Evolving Place in a Perilous World

Since the dawn of this century, the “international community” of developed countries, now democracies, that have dominated world affairs for centuries have seen that economic and political domination challenged by the rise of new rivals. Countries like China, Brazil, South Africa, and India do not support the democracy-led international community’s values on a whole range of files, disputes, conflicts and...

Report conflates political tensions with religious conflict at CEGEPs

Report conflates political tensions with religious conflict at CEGEPs

When Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry dispatched investigators to Dawson and Vanier colleges last December, her stated aim was to ensure the “physical and psychological well-being of students” was being respected on those campuses amid strife over the Israel-Hamas war. Read more at: https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/article1026170.html#storylink=cpy

Ontario and Alberta collude to put profits ahead of Indigenous clean water rights

Ontario and Alberta collude to put profits ahead of Indigenous clean water rights

How do Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith really feel about Indigenous rights? Look no further than last week’s snub — a deplorable letter asking the federal government to bury the clean water act along with other environmental protections.

The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think

The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think

Most people think the NDP’s 2025 election disaster ended on election night. It didn’t. The real fallout is still coming, and it could cripple the party for good. Yes, the loss was brutal. The NDP won just seven seats in the federal election, not enough to maintain official party status in the House of Commons. They lost funding for the...

A Carney pipeline means an angry Liberal base

A Carney pipeline means an angry Liberal base

For months, Prime Minister Mark Carney has spoken about making Canada an energy superpower. He said it on the campaign trail, mentioned it again in an interview with CTV news in May, and dropped it again last weekend at the Calgary Stampede. While he usually inserts the qualifier of “both clean and conventional energy,” in an interview Saturday he stated...

Danielle Smith, Doug Ford, and Mark Carney’s Consultation Summer

Danielle Smith, Doug Ford, and Mark Carney’s Consultation Summer

While the premiers of Ontario and Alberta have overcome their differences over how to deal with the threatening tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on Canada, their newfound harmony won’t necessarily be contagious this summer. As Prime Minister Mark Carney implements the changes enabled by the One Canadian Economy Act, some differences may be more difficult to finesse.



Byrne factor and how Canadians still want to believe in politics

Byrne factor and how Canadians still want to believe in politics

There’s one woman in politics that not every Canadian hears about. But among Conservatives her perspective and directives carry weight. Jenni Byrne is described by Wikipedia as a political advisor, political commentator, and government relations expert. She is currently advisor to federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and operates her own consulting firm Jenni Byrne + Associates with a 16-person team...

Shooting Down Carney’s Faulty NATO Pledge

Shooting Down Carney’s Faulty NATO Pledge

Less than a week before Canada Day, the Mark Carney Liberal government announced it was joining other North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries in agreeing to dramatically increase spending on national defence to five per cent of gross domestic product, or GDP, within 10 years.

Beef industry is trying to sell you a farming fantasy. Don’t buy it

Beef industry is trying to sell you a farming fantasy. Don’t buy it

Industry marketing group Canadian Beef held a webinar in May, the first in a series of three, entitled “Instagram for Beef Advocacy.” It was meant for stakeholders and members of the public, though it seems I wasn’t permitted to attend. Instead, I was left to wonder why beef needs advocacy on social media and why they wouldn’t let me see...

Canada shouldn’t follow Donald Trump’s ICE surge into a Fortress North America

Canada shouldn’t follow Donald Trump’s ICE surge into a Fortress North America

While the headlines are fixated on border walls, what’s quietly unfolding under Donald Trump’s second term is far more consequential: the United States has supercharged immigration enforcement to historic levels. The “Big Beautiful Bill,” which has just been passed, has ballooned ICE’s budget by more than 200 per cent, giving it more funds than the entire military budgets of many...

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With Ottawa blighted by inaction, our nation’s capital just isn’t what it used to be

With Ottawa blighted by inaction, our nation’s capital just isn’t what it used to be

Planning a visit to Ottawa this summer? Don’t expect the full National Capital experience. Oh, you’ll have a good time. Ottawa is a picturesque city filled with historical charm, interesting shops, fine restaurants and great museums and galleries.

Carney’s Course on China Is the Right One — Now Let’s Build on It

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Treasury Board looks to cut 'unnecessary red tape'

Treasury Board looks to cut 'unnecessary red tape'

The federal government is launching a “red tape review” with the hope of eliminating “outdated and overcomplicated regulations” to boost economic growth. Within the next 60 days, ministers will review regulations within their portfolios and take the steps to remove outdated or duplicated requirements, Shafqat Ali, president of the Treasury Board, announced Wednesday

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday. The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza. "Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That's all we are looking for," said Mona Abuamara, who is at the end of her four-year term...

Liberals could find out soon whether their rushed projects bill will spark another Idle No More

Liberals could find out soon whether their rushed projects bill will spark another Idle No More

If Liberal MPs experience the “long hot summer” of protest that some Aboriginal activist groups have promised in response to the federal government’s new major-projects legislation, they won’t be feeling that heat anywhere close to Parliament Hill.



Unions warn public service will be ‘bearing the brunt’ of federal government’s savings plan

Unions warn public service will be ‘bearing the brunt’ of federal government’s savings plan

Unions representing federal workers say Canadians will bear the cost of expected cuts to the public service as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to tighten the belt and find savings in day-to-day operating costs. CTV News learned Monday that federal ministers have been asked to find 7.5 per cent savings for the 2026-27 fiscal year that begins on April...

Procurement Ombud calls for ‘overhaul’ of federal procurement system

Procurement Ombud calls for ‘overhaul’ of federal procurement system

To get the federal government’s procurement process on the fast track and unclog its multiple layers of red tape, the independent Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) is recommending an “overhaul” of the system. “We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions. We have to address the foundational issue that our system is too complex and it’s not working for all...

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect. "Today we are doing copper," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting. "I believe the tariff on copper, we are going to make it 50 per cent." The level of tariff was reiterated...

NDP launch 2025 campaign review before triggering leadership race

NDP launch 2025 campaign review before triggering leadership race

Ten weeks after a disastrous election outcome that saw the federal New Democrats lose most of their seats, the party is launching a “review and renewal process” before triggering its next leadership race. The post-defeat soul searching is slated to last all summer long, with consultations stretching into the fall, aimed at reflecting on the 2025 campaign to “help shape...

A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify

A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify

Competitor warns criteria for night-vision binoculars dramatically limit who can bid. The federal government is set to proceed with awarding a major defence contract despite industry concerns that its requirements are written in a way that all but assures a single American company is eligible. A tender for night-vision binoculars — worth more than an estimated $100 million — is...

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. While this year's survey by the Pew Research Center suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this country's most important...

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

The premier of Nunavut has announced he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok says he's leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position.

‘They punish people for nothing’: Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE pleads for help to bring her home

‘They punish people for nothing’: Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE pleads for help to bring her home

ICE has detained at least 50 Canadians so far since the Trump administration imposed an immigration crackdown. Heather Wright reports. The family of a Montreal woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States is speaking out as her relatives desperately try to find ways to get her released. Paula Callejas has been in the custody of...

Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

QUEBEC -- Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11.

Competition Bureau gets court order in Amazon probe into pricing policy

Competition Bureau gets court order in Amazon probe into pricing policy

The Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order as part of its probe into Amazon's conduct related to its online Canadian marketplace. The regulator is investigating Amazon's fair pricing policy. The bureau says the policy allows Amazon to penalize sellers for certain conduct, including if they set a price for a product on Amazon.ca that is significantly higher...

Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll

Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll

A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they "don't know who the person is" when asked about possible candidates like current NDP MPs Leah Gazan, Gord Johns, Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherson.

RCMP charges CAF members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land

RCMP charges CAF members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land

3 Quebec men face terrorism-related charges. Three men face a terrorism charge for allegedly planning to create an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec, according to the RCMP. According to a news release Tuesday morning, the Mounties say the group was involved in an alleged ideologically motivated violent extremism plot "intending to forcibly take possession of land in the...

Mark Carney is on holidays. The government won't say where

Mark Carney is on holidays. The government won't say where

While the secrecy around Carney's vacation plans isn't unusual in Canada, other nations' leaders regularly inform the public where they are.

Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot case

Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot case

The Federal Court says the RCMP must hand over soldier-client information to the country's national security review agency — allowing a long-stalled review into whether the Mounties mishandled the case of a Canadian convicted of plotting ISIS-inspired terror attacks in the U.S. to move ahead.

‘Blindsided, betrayed’: Canadian woman with Trump-supporting American husband detained by immigration officials in U.S.

‘Blindsided, betrayed’: Canadian woman with Trump-supporting American husband detained by immigration officials in U.S.

A Canadian woman whose American husband backed Donald Trump and his mass deportation policy was arrested by immigration authorities in the United States, a San Diego news outlet reported. Cynthia Olivera, a 45-year-old mother of three, told ABC 10News’ Team 10 in a report published July 3 that she was handcuffed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at...

TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

TikTok says it's pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions including the Juno Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival as it prepares to comply with a federal order to shut down operations in Canada. Since opening offices in Toronto and Vancouver TikTok says it has invested millions in programs and partnerships supporting local artists and creators...

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles. The agreements, laid out in two memorandums of understanding the premiers signed in Calgary, will also see Alberta and Ontario band together to advocate for federal regulatory changes and push...

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said. "Two of us were holding the banner, and the other two were handing out candy canes. But the reception...

Cabinet ministers told to find ‘ambitious’ savings by end of summer

Cabinet ministers told to find ‘ambitious’ savings by end of summer

Federal cabinet ministers are being asked to find “ambitious” internal savings this summer ahead of the 2025 budget as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government must now sort out how it will pay for the billions of dollars in new spending that it recently announced. Specifically, ministers must find ways to reduce program spending by 7.5 per cent in the fiscal...

Carney government's nation-building projects list expected to draw from these five areas, says source

Carney government's nation-building projects list expected to draw from these five areas, says source

The first major projects of the Canadian government’s signature nation-building initiative are likely to be drawn from five key areas that have emerged as “shared priorities” between Ottawa and the provinces, according to a senior government source with knowledge of the government’s current thinking.

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals -- even as he gave himself more time to make those deals. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will sign an executive order Monday to delay the threatened tariffs -- which were set to take...

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Trump's new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial

Trump's new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial

President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics are sometimes driving his use of tariffs.

Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April.

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has avoided talking about his plan to scrap the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children attending a girls-only camp.

Trump comes to Bondi's defense amid uproar from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files flop

Trump comes to Bondi's defense amid uproar from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files flop

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump leapt to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday in the face of mounting criticism from far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities over the Justice Department's abrupt refusal to release additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.

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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in Ukraine

Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's "not happy" with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine is "killing a lot of people" on both sides.

Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

OTTAWA -- As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state's legitimacy.

Takeaways: US military expands enforcement zone to 1/3 of southern border

Takeaways: US military expands enforcement zone to 1/3 of southern border

COLUMBUS, N.M. (AP) -- The military is expanding its authority and reach along swaths of the southern U.S. border where troops have been empowered to detain people who enter the country illegally.

US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military assistance

US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military assistance

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. is halting some shipments of air defense missiles and other munitions to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles of such supplies have declined too much, officials said Tuesday.

Tesla shares take a hit as feud between Trump and Musk reaches a boil

Tesla shares take a hit as feud between Trump and Musk reaches a boil

Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla, which is headed by Elon Musk, slumped Tuesday as the war of words between billionaire and President Donald Trump over the big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts heats up again, with Musk saying he may form a new political party.

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Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and P.E.I. have highest personal income tax rates in Canada at $50,000 of income

Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and P.E.I. have highest personal income tax rates in Canada at $50,000 of income

Atlantic Canada faces a substantial challenge in the realm of tax competitiveness. Across multiple dimensions of taxation, the region imposes higher tax rates than most other Canadian provinces.

An Old Border Dispute Spawns a New Political Crisis in Thailand

An Old Border Dispute Spawns a New Political Crisis in Thailand

The Cambodia-Thailand relationship has deteriorated since a border clash broke out on May 28 and has led to the death of one Cambodian soldier. The conflict, not the first between the two countries, stems from a longstanding dispute over the lines of demarcation, dating back to early 20th century negotiations between Thailand (then Siam) and the French colonial authorities in...

Canada’s new ‘transatlanticism’: revitalizing transatlantic defence and security is good for Canada, not just Europe

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Lloyd Axworthy vs. Mark Carney

Lloyd Axworthy vs. Mark Carney

For readers of a certain generation, Lloyd Axworthy represents a Golden Era for Canada on the international stage during the 1990s after the Cold War. Serving as Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Lloyd Axworthy helped to shift power away from the nuclear-armed superpowers toward increased multilateralism, international institutions, and disarmament. Chief among his accomplishments is the global treaty...

Take note: RCMP note-taking falls short

Take note: RCMP note-taking falls short

RCMP officers continue to break rules around investigative note-taking, despite a decade-old commitment to fix the problems.

Bilingualism ruling ends transparency project

Bilingualism ruling ends transparency project

A pioneering effort to make the federal government more transparent has been shut down. The National Capital Commission (NCC) removed hundreds of original documents from its website after an adverse ruling from the official languages commissioner.

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Who can save the NDP?

Who can save the NDP?

After the New Democrats suffered a stinging rebuke in the last federal election, there are many questions surrounding where the party goes from here — and who could lead it. On this week’s episode of The Numbers, we discuss the troubled state of the NDP and a new poll that suggests few Canadians know much about any of the potential...

From pancakes to cowboy hats - why the Calgary Stampede is one of the most important political events in Canada

From pancakes to cowboy hats - why the Calgary Stampede is one of the most important political events in Canada

The Calgary Stampede is known as the greatest outdoor show on earth. It's a must attend event for most Calgarians, but more importantly for Canadian politicians. It's an event that can make or break someone - from what they're wearing to how they flip pancakes. Host Mark Day speaks to CityNews reporter Sean Amato in Alberta about why the Stampede...

Cowboy Cosplay & Climate Burnout

Cowboy Cosplay & Climate Burnout

Curse of Politics was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics. Thank you for joining us on #CurseOfPolitics. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher...

How a few rich dairy farmers are sabotaging Canada’s big, beautiful trading future

How a few rich dairy farmers are sabotaging Canada’s big, beautiful trading future

For a moment it seemed all Canadians understood that, facing President Donald Trump’s tariff war, we had to make our economy as resilient and competitive as possible. As Martha Hall Findlay discusses with Brian, there was finally talk of ending Ottawa’s war on oil and gas, building infrastructure and boosting productivity. The government even yanked the aggravating digital services tax...