Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns
OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.
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Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns
OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.
Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre insisted Wednesday that his promised three-strikes law wouldn't run afoul of the Constitution, after several justice experts said some of his crime policies are likely to get struck down by the courts. Poilievre was campaigning in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. where he repeated his promise that a government led by him would make those convicted three...
Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre insisted Wednesday that his promised three-strikes law wouldn't run afoul of the Constitution, after several justice experts said some of his crime policies are likely to get struck down by the courts.
Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint
OTTAWA -- The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.
OTTAWA -- The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories are offering more efficient approvals for resource projects.
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, resource project approvals in B.C.
OTTAWA -- The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising measures targeting seniors and Tories are pledging more efficient approvals for resource projects.
Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors
OTTAWA -- The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S., as the NDP pledges to make sure more Canadians have access to a family doctor.
Federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts, skilled trades support
OTTAWA -- Party leaders are making announcements across the country on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, pledging to tackle the shortage of family doctors, support skilled trades, and cut government red tape.
Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts
OTTAWA -- Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country.
Carney's move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead
Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest. Rather, Carney's theatrical document signing led to another heated debate about whether the paper he signed was even a real thing. The signing ceremony came as Carney allowed media in to witness the end of his inaugural...
Carney's move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest.
Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.'s Lockheed Martin
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada's plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each. A spokesperson for Defence Minister Bill Blair says Carney has asked Blair to look into whether the F-35 contract...
Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.'s Lockheed Martin
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets.
Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates
The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians' voting intentions has both parties sitting at 37 per cent. It shows a drop of six points for the Conservatives and a seven per cent jump for Liberals since Feb. 24, while the NDP is down two per...
Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests.
Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area
OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill.
Canada, other countries struggling to come up with new rules for AI and copyright
OTTAWA -- The battle between AI companies and copyright holders notched an early win for publishers in the U.S. in mid-February when a court ruled that a legal research firm didn't have the right to use a rival's content.
Justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991
OTTAWA -- The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in Alberta more than three decades ago.
Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming
OTTAWA -- The outgoing federal heritage minister says she wants to bar CBC/Radio-Canada from running ads during news programming and from charging subscription fees for digital products such as CBC Gem.
New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country
A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians -- 27 per cent -- now see the United States as an "enemy" country, while another 30 per cent still say they consider the U.S. an ally. Another 27 per cent of respondents to the Leger survey said they consider the United States to be a "neutral" country. The...
New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country
OTTAWA -- A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians -- 27 per cent -- now see the United States as an "enemy" country, while another 30 per cent still say they consider the U.S. an ally.
Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's up to Ukrainians to decide how the war with Russia ends. At a press conference today in Brussels, Trudeau pushed back on comments made earlier today by U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said it's unrealistic for Ukraine to maintain the borders that existed before Russia's 2014 invasion. Trudeau is wrapping up a one-day...
Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips
BRUSSELS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's up to Ukrainians to decide how the war with Russia ends.
Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.A senior government official said that Trudeau spoke with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance about the impact steel tariffs would have in Ohio, which Vance previously represented in the U.S. Senate.
Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration
PARIS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.
AI shouldn't only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit
PARIS -- The world needs regulation to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence aren't enjoyed only by extremely wealthy "oligarchs," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a speech Monday at a global conference on AI.
Trump's invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador
The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.Stephane Dion says such threats are not normal and violate the UN Charter.Trump has said he wouldn't rule out using military force to take over Greenland, which is part of Demark.
Trump's invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador
PARIS -- The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.
Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority
PARIS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that developing more electricity to power artificial intelligence will be a key priority of the G7 this year, as Canada assumes the presidency of the multinational body.
Trudeau in Paris ahead of global artificial intelligence summit
PARIS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris today, where he's scheduled to take part in events leading up to the global summit on artificial intelligence that begins Monday.
European trip gives PM a chance to tout Canada's AI efforts, strengthen ties: experts
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's five-day visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to shore up its relationship with the European Union and show Canadian leadership in artificial intelligence regulation, experts say.
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications
OTTAWA -- A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they didn't commit.
Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Amazon says its plans to close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec remain unchanged, even as the federal industry minister calls for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with the online retail giant.
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay. Now, those pieces of legislation could be a target of the Trump administration -- particularly the digital services tax that requires large tech companies to make a hefty retroactive payment in June.
Chrystia Freeland will run for the Liberal leadership
Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland has launched her campaign to replace him as the leader of the Liberal party. In a one-sentence statement posted on social media Friday morning, she said her official campaign launch will come Sunday. "I'm running to fight for Canada," she...
Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app
OTTAWA -- With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users are moving to rival Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu -- also known as RedNote -- pushing it to the top of download charts in Canada.
Chrystia Freeland will run for the Liberal leadership
OTTAWA -- Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland has launched her campaign to replace him as the leader of the Liberal party.
CBC needed with Elon Musk 'meddling' in Canadian politics: heritage minister
Elon Musk's increasing "meddling" in politics and recent changes at Meta to eliminate fact-checking make Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's promise to defund the CBC even more consequential, said Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. She said the issue isn't about left or right-wing politics, or "even if you like the CBC or not." "It's about talking about killing one of the most...
Industry minister Champagne to announce Liberal leadership intentions today
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal his intentions for the Liberal leadership race today. So far, Ontario MP Chandra Arya and former Montreal MP Frank Baylis are the only two to officially join the contest. However, The Canadian Press confirmed that former finance minister Chrystia Freeland will announce her bid in coming days, and former Bank of Canada governor...
Industry minister Champagne to announce Liberal leadership intentions today
OTTAWA -- Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal his intentions for the Liberal leadership race today.
CBC needed with Elon Musk 'meddling' in Canadian politics: heritage minister
OTTAWA -- Elon Musk's increasing "meddling" in politics and recent changes at Meta to eliminate fact-checking make Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's promise to defund the CBC even more consequential, said Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?
In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it. A year later -- and with a federal election expected sometime this spring -- her office is promising the minister will unveil the planned changes to the public broadcaster's mandate in "due course." But...
With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?
OTTAWA -- In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it.
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau's political legacy
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power. Here are the key pieces of his political legacy.
All eyes in Ottawa are on Trudeau's political future
Monday could mark a historic week in Canadian politics if the growing chorus calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets its way. The Globe and Mail is reporting that Trudeau is expected to announce he is stepping down as Liberal party leader as early as Monday. Trudeau has faced mounting calls for his resignation from MPs in...
All eyes in Ottawa are on Trudeau's political future
OTTAWA -- Monday could mark a historic week in Canadian politics if the growing chorus calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets its way.
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa's order to close its Canadian offices, Canada's industry minister says families should make their own decisions about whether to continue using the app."Ultimately, that's a choice for people to make with eyes wide open," Francois-Philippe Champagne said.As for what he tells his own family? Champagne won't share.
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA -- As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa's order to close its Canadian offices, Canada's industry minister says families should make their own decisions about whether to continue using the app.
Trump's strategy is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland
OTTAWA -- With Donald Trump as president, the U.S. has an open strategy of creating economic uncertainty in other countries to discourage investment "anywhere other than the United States," Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
Trump's 'strategy' is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says with Donald Trump as president, the United States has an open strategy of creating economic uncertainty in other countries to discourage investment outside U.S. borders.
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
OTTAWA -- After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures.
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to levy a 25 per cent import tax on all Canadian goods, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to withhold the province's energy, which it exports to five states.
With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order
The Liberal government's move to order the shutdown of TikTok's Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company's Canadian employees in limbo. Ottawa hasn't publicly specified the date by which TikTok has to comply, and while the company has pledged to fight the order in court, it's also talking to the government in hopes of finding...
With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government's move to order the shutdown of TikTok's Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company's Canadian employees in limbo.
Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPs
OTTAWA -- Parents of children who died because of online sexual extortion are urging MPs to act on online harms legislation.
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general
OTTAWA -- The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with "due regard for value for money," auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday.
Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA -- The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix pay system.
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that he's confident all the premiers will get on board with a unified "Team Canada" approach to deal with Donald Trump's tariff threat. His confidence comes despite signs of early cracks in that unity ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's emergency meeting with the premiers this afternoon. Trump said in a social media post...