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Trump says he would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative,’ calls Poilievre ‘no friend of mine’

Trump says he would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative,’ calls Poilievre ‘no friend of mine’

Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics yet again, saying he’d “rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative.” In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Tuesday, Trump was asked about the Liberal party’s current momentum in the polls under new Prime Minister Mark Carney...

Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald Trump

    Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald Trump

    For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading radar technology JORN to the United States, but after Donald...

    Conservatives say there will be no media seats on Poilievre's election campaign

    Conservatives say there will be no media seats on Poilievre's election campaign

    The Conservative party is breaking from tradition and will not be allowing media onboard planes and buses to cover Pierre...

    Critics say new PM Carney ‘failed to turn the page’ with cabinet picks, but narrative link necessary, say Liberals

    Critics say new PM Carney ‘failed to turn the page’ with cabinet picks, but narrative link necessary, say Liberals

    The new “leaner” Liberal cabinet is prioritizing continuity over change in the face of the tariff and annexation threats from...

    PM Carney's smaller cabinet is facing pushback from advocacy groups

    PM Carney's smaller cabinet is facing pushback from advocacy groups

    Carney downsized cabinet to focus on trade war and economy.Canada's new prime minister is facing growing criticism from advocacy groups...

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    Federal Politics: Week of March 17

      Federal Politics: Week of March 17

      If a federal election were held today, 42% of Canadians would vote for the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney...

      Conservatives 35, Liberals 34, NDP 16 - Concern about Trump/US Relations rockets upward

      Conservatives 35, Liberals 34, NDP 16 - Concern about Trump/US Relations rockets upward

      The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...



      It’s no wonder Mark Carney looked at ease in the U.K. Many there have been waiting for their ‘unreliable boyfriend’ to return as PM

      It’s no wonder Mark Carney looked at ease in the U.K. Many there have been waiting for their ‘unreliable boyfriend’ to return as PM

      Canada’s new prime minister was back “home” this week, as Mark Carney made a return to England as part of...

      Carney’s cabinet a step backwards in the dark

      Carney’s cabinet a step backwards in the dark

      This is a historical pattern that rears up when those who were once marginalized gain representation within the white supremacist...

      SMT -- What Are The Polls Telling Us?

      SMT -- What Are The Polls Telling Us?

      There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different. there is one common...

      Poilievre says his goal will be to greenlight Ring of Fire permits within six months

      Poilievre says his goal will be to greenlight Ring of Fire permits within six months

      Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will "set a goal" to greenlight all federal Ring of Fire permits, a...

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      The State of Service Report

      The State of Service Report

      Our government created the Citizens’ Services portfolio in 2023 to champion service delivery excellence and to improve government efficiency. This...

      Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

      Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem

      It’s understandable that Canadians are angry. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has...



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      The ‘Rest of Canada’ should show caution with the rise of Canadian pride in Quebec

      The ‘Rest of Canada’ should show caution with the rise of Canadian pride in Quebec

      “Quebecers are discovering their inner Canadian” according to the Association for Canadian Studies (ASC). Its survey shows that the percentage...

      Pierre Poilievre’s strength is as an attack dog. But he’s growling against the wrong target

      Pierre Poilievre’s strength is as an attack dog. But he’s growling against the wrong target

      A moment of silence, please, for the devastating loss that the Conservative Party of Canada still hasn’t fully recognized –...

      Poilievre vows to kill industrial carbon pricing in ‘desperate’ move against Liberal surge

      Poilievre vows to kill industrial carbon pricing in ‘desperate’ move against Liberal surge

      Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new promise to kill industrial carbon pricing would eliminate the central plank of Canada’s emission-reduction...

      The Poilievre Predicament

      The Poilievre Predicament

      Now that Mark Carney is Prime Minister, federal elections could be triggered very soon. Since Justin Trudeau announced his resignation...

      No, Carney, you're the one who must 'look inside yourself'

      No, Carney, you're the one who must 'look inside yourself'

      Will ethical issues upend the Liberal election campaign? The Conservatives certainly hope so — and they’re getting a hand from...

      Conservatives just can’t quit the carbon tax

      Conservatives just can’t quit the carbon tax

      After years of promising to axe the carbon tax, Conservatives watched in obvious horror as Prime Minister Mark Carney did...

      Donald Trump has launched a cultural revolution, like China’s Mao. Here is how Canada should respond

      Donald Trump has launched a cultural revolution, like China’s Mao. Here is how Canada should respond

      A charismatic leader with a cult following. Governing by slogans. Demonizing opponents. Purging civil servants. A population scarred by inflation...

      Pierre Poilievre wants to axe the tax, even if it is the wrong one

      Pierre Poilievre wants to axe the tax, even if it is the wrong one

      The signs still work. Phew. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre put a lot of work into that “axe the tax” slogan...

      Mark Carney must meet voters and test his legitimacy—now

      Mark Carney must meet voters and test his legitimacy—now

      Prime Minister Mark Carney represents a familiar archetype in the pantheon of Canadian politics, with a sparkling CV that includes...

      We visit Florida every March to watch the Jays at spring training. But Trump changed all that

      We visit Florida every March to watch the Jays at spring training. But Trump changed all that

      About now, I should be leaning over a bullpen railing in Dunedin, Fla., cold beer in hand and pasty legs...



      Canada’s Time to Step Up and Help American Scientists
      We might get a carbon tax election after all

      We might get a carbon tax election after all

      It seems unlikely Mark Carney will be able to resist opposing Poilievre's promise to cancel industrial carbon tax mandates

      The What-Will-She-Do-Next Premier of Alberta

      The What-Will-She-Do-Next Premier of Alberta

      ON A SATURDAY morning in February, Danielle Smith took questions from Albertans for forty-six minutes during her weekly radio talk...

      Six questions federal candidates had better have answers to

      Six questions federal candidates had better have answers to

      With Mark Carney now prime minister, we are, perhaps, days from him heading back to Rideau Hall to trigger the...

      Watch Out Premier Ford:  Lutnick Speaks for Trump—Until He Doesn’t
      For Carney and Poilievre, it’s go time

      For Carney and Poilievre, it’s go time

      Both leaders of the mainstream parties need to demonstrate their credentials for the top job, and their plan to rebuff...

      Who’s Tory now?

      Who’s Tory now?

      You don’t need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. In Canada, it is blowing right...

      On his first trip as PM, Carney can help restore Canada to its rightful place: as a leader on international trade

      On his first trip as PM, Carney can help restore Canada to its rightful place: as a leader on international trade

      When Mark Carney makes his first prime ministerial trip this week to London and Paris, he should bring along the...

      Symbols and substance in Canadian leader's first foreign visits

      Symbols and substance in Canadian leader's first foreign visits

      Two European politicians, dressed symbolically in red and white, sent a message last week to Canada on social media declaring...

      Canada’s Trade War Arsenal Should Include a Team America

      Canada’s Trade War Arsenal Should Include a Team America

      With the major preoccupation of Canada’s new Carney government being Donald Trump’s trade war, one immediate priority should be to...

      Pierre Poilievre has a bigger problem than Mark Carney. Much bigger

      Pierre Poilievre has a bigger problem than Mark Carney. Much bigger

      If Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives lose the next federal election, it will not be because the Liberals changed leaders...

      Why doesn’t Mark Carney have a gender-balanced cabinet? Because it’s 2025

      Why doesn’t Mark Carney have a gender-balanced cabinet? Because it’s 2025

      New prime minister Mark Carney didn’t go out of his way to be a champion for women with his cabinet...

      No hugs or sunny ways here. Carney’s government is a lean, mean trade-war machine

      No hugs or sunny ways here. Carney’s government is a lean, mean trade-war machine

      Nobody got any hugs this time. Perhaps you, like me, thought you remembered the sunny-ways stroll up the Rideau Hall...

      Dear America: It’s Not You, It’s Him

      Dear America: It’s Not You, It’s Him

      First off, full disclosure: I love America. I’ve loved America since I was a scruffy kid watching old Jimmy Cagney...

      Liberal media jump on board 'Team Carney' campaign

      Liberal media jump on board 'Team Carney' campaign

      Let’s begun by debunking the myth – aided and abetted by the liberal media – that Prime Minister Mark Carney...

      Take the threats seriously

      Take the threats seriously

      Some of Canada’s European G7 counterparts think the United States isn’t serious about making Canada America’s 51st state. In remarks...

      Carney vs. Poilievre: Unpacking Public Perceptions

      Carney vs. Poilievre: Unpacking Public Perceptions

      Canada is on the cusp of a federal election featuring two relatively fresh faces: Prime Minister Mark Carney, newly at...

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      Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes

        Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes

        The federal government is promising billions in low-cost financing to help build thousands of rental homes in Toronto, including more...

        Only 40% of air force inventory ready for action as Canada rethinks its F-35 contract

        Only 40% of air force inventory ready for action as Canada rethinks its F-35 contract

        Mixed fleets and avoiding American firms come with their own challenges. Only 40 per cent of Canada's air force inventory...

        Non-sufficient funds fee will be limited to $10 in Canada starting next year

        Non-sufficient funds fee will be limited to $10 in Canada starting next year

        In one of its last acts in office, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government decided to give Canadians a break...

        Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

        Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

        Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take...



        Mark Carney risks getting ‘hammered’ for prickly response to questions about his finances, experts say

        Mark Carney risks getting ‘hammered’ for prickly response to questions about his finances, experts say

        Pressure over Mark Carney’s personal finances isn’t going away.At this point, he might be making it worse.

        New PM Carney anticipating conflict-of-interest screen around Brookfield dealings

        New PM Carney anticipating conflict-of-interest screen around Brookfield dealings

        Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects the government's ethics commissioner will recommend he set up a screen around his...

        U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog

        U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog

        A just-released annual report on the global state of democracy makes for depressing reading. But what's even more depressing is...

        Doug Ford says U.S. plans to introduce ‘global tariff’ on April 2

        Doug Ford says U.S. plans to introduce ‘global tariff’ on April 2

        Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that U.S. trade representatives indicated behind closed doors that they are planning to slap a...

        Carney announces plans to boost Canada's military footprint in the Arctic

          Carney announces plans to boost Canada's military footprint in the Arctic

          Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's...

          Liberals widen lead over Tories under Carney, Ipsos poll shows

          Liberals widen lead over Tories under Carney, Ipsos poll shows

          Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to have breathed new life into the Liberal party as new Ipsos polling shows the...

          Liberals lagging other parties in candidates as election call could be days away

          Liberals lagging other parties in candidates as election call could be days away

          With a federal election call likely in a matter of days, no political party has nominated candidates to all 34...

          ‘If you’ve got the money, spend it’: three major parties boost digital ad buys to define Prime Minister Carney’s brand

          ‘If you’ve got the money, spend it’: three major parties boost digital ad buys to define Prime Minister Carney’s brand

          Newly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign for Liberal leadership spent just shy of $300,000 on Facebook and Instagram ads...

          ‘We’re only hurting ourselves’: Colorado governor defends Canada amid trade war, annexation threats

          ‘We’re only hurting ourselves’: Colorado governor defends Canada amid trade war, annexation threats

          As a cross-border trade war progresses and U.S. President Donald Trump persists in his threats to make Canada a state...

          Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

          Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

          OTTAWA -- The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary...

          Conservatives 35, Liberals 34, NDP 16 - Concern about Trump/US Relations rockets upward

          Conservatives 35, Liberals 34, NDP 16 - Concern about Trump/US Relations rockets upward

          Concern about US President Trump/US relations continues to rocket upward in the Nanos weekly tracking on the top national issues...

          Carney Held $6.8 Million of Brookfield Options Before Quitting for Political Run

          Carney Held $6.8 Million of Brookfield Options Before Quitting for Political Run

          Mark Carney held stock options in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. that were worth $6.8 million at the end of December...

          Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement

            Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement

            Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Iqaluit today in a bid to reassert Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic. Carney...

            Alberta pioneered industrial carbon pricing. Now, Poilievre says he'd kill the federal mandate for it

            Alberta pioneered industrial carbon pricing. Now, Poilievre says he'd kill the federal mandate for it

            Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed a promise from the Conservative Party of Canada on Monday to eliminate the federal backstop...

            Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February

            Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February

            The number of trips hasn't been this low since the COVID-19 era. Nearly 500,000 fewer travellers crossed the land border...

            A quick refresher on the Caretaker Convention (and how it might apply to the ongoing cross-border trade war)

            A quick refresher on the Caretaker Convention (and how it might apply to the ongoing cross-border trade war)

            Officially, the 44th Parliament is still on track to reopen for business — and, more specifically, the launch of a...

            Canadian breweries face $330-million annual cost hike as aluminum tariffs hit beer cans

              Canadian breweries face $330-million annual cost hike as aluminum tariffs hit beer cans

              Canada’s beer industry will be hit with a $330-million increase to the annual cost of cans if U.S. President Donald...

              Why is the naval destroyer program wrapped in secrecy? The F-35 saga offers insights

              Why is the naval destroyer program wrapped in secrecy? The F-35 saga offers insights

              The Canadian shipyard building the navy's new destroyers and the British defence contractor responsible for the basic design recently signed...

              Parti Quebecois win byelection, capture Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal

              Parti Quebecois win byelection, capture Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal

              TERREBONNE, Que. -- The Parti Quebecois recaptured a longtime stronghold northeast of Montreal, winning the riding of Terrebonne in a...

              Carney says there’s a ‘limit’ to U.S. tariff response, says Canada ‘can stand up for ourselves’

              Carney says there’s a ‘limit’ to U.S. tariff response, says Canada ‘can stand up for ourselves’

              With Canada in the midst of a trade war with the U.S. and facing ongoing sovereignty attacks from U.S. President...

              'A remarkable comeback': Liberals leading Conservatives in exclusive new poll

              'A remarkable comeback': Liberals leading Conservatives in exclusive new poll

              With an election call expected within days, a new national poll shows the Liberals leading the Conservatives by three points...

              Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

              Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

              DALLAS (AP) -- Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening.

              Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions

              Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions

              DALLAS (AP) -- President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be...

              Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one

              Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one

              President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee...

              Trump contends that Biden's pardons have no force because they were signed with an autopen

              Trump contends that Biden's pardons have no force because they were signed with an autopen

              President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee...

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              White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

                White House says Trump, Putin will seek limited ceasefire on energy, infrastructure in Ukraine war

                U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to seek a limited ceasefire...

                'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

                'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

                Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid...

                Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

                Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

                WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week...

                Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

                Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

                WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa...

                EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

                EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

                LA MALBAIE, Que. -- The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and...

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                Removing internal trade barriers would help mitigate damage from Trump tariffs
                Fixing the Fisc: Free Advice for Canada’s Next Prime Minister

                Fixing the Fisc: Free Advice for Canada’s Next Prime Minister

                For as long as Mark Carney is Canada’s new prime minister, and beyond that into the outcome of the upcoming...

                Life on hold – How Canada’s drug approval delays endanger patients: Nigel S.B. Rawson and John Adams

                Life on hold – How Canada’s drug approval delays endanger patients: Nigel S.B. Rawson and John Adams

                Health care across Canada is in crisis. In addition to known burdens of disease and therapies, Canada’s processes have become...


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                A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

                Justin Trudeau was a big talker in the House, that is, when he showed up.

                Justin Trudeau was a big talker in the House, that is, when he showed up.

                A recent analysis highlighted in La Presse reveals a startling aspect of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's oratory style. When assessed...

                The Liberals' “Canada Strong” has the right sentiment, but their opponents might weaken it.

                The Liberals' “Canada Strong” has the right sentiment, but their opponents might weaken it.

                If that's the overarching theme of the campaign, 'Canada Strong' could be a slogan-sized blind spot for the Liberal campaign.

                Peddling the medal - Brace for flurry of Coronation medal awards this month

                Peddling the medal - Brace for flurry of Coronation medal awards this month

                Media stories about a royal medal have been popping up on news and social-media platforms in Canada lately. Expect more...

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                Why Trump is targeting Canada’s dairy protection regime

                  Why Trump is targeting Canada’s dairy protection regime

                  Canadian dairy is a recent target of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs coming in April. Trump’s proposed levies...

                  Blind Trust

                    Blind Trust

                    David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.

                    Why AI Isn’t Going To Steal Our Election

                      Why AI Isn’t Going To Steal Our Election

                      Last week several AI-generated photos of Mark Carney and Ghislaine Maxwell looking chummy went viral. It was easy to spot...

                      Securing the Arctic

                        Securing the Arctic

                        Senator Tony Dean (Independent) talks about arctic security in Canada following an announcement from the prime minister in Nunavut today...