Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government...
Kyle Duggan
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
OTTAWA -- Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down...
Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing
OTTAWA -- Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous...
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as governing Liberals face new election threat
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added eight fresh faces to his cabinet, though they may not have much time...
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as his Liberal government faces new election threat
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today, though they...
8 new faces in Trudeau's cabinet as PM shuffles deck ahead of Trump presidency
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to add eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today...
Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet ahead of Trump presidency, election year
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet later this morning at Rideau Hall to shore up his...
Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as finance...
Trudeau taps LeBlanc as finance minister after Freeland resigns
OTTAWA -- Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc became finance minister late Monday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved to quickly...
Trudeau taps LeBlanc as finance minister after Freeland resigns: source
OTTAWA -- Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will be sworn in as finance minister this afternoon, a senior government official...
Pressure mounts for Trudeau to step aside after Freeland resigns from cabinet
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling after suddenly losing its top cabinet minister, Finance Minister and Deputy...
Justin Trudeau's cabinet bleeds star power on day of key economic update
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling after the bombshell resignations of two top cabinet ministers, including the finance minister...
Justin Trudeau's cabinet bleeds star power on day of key economic update
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling after the bombshell resignations of two top cabinet ministers, including the...
Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year for second year in a row
OTTAWA -- For the second year in a row, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been chosen as The Canadian Press...
Ottawa to unveil economic update detailing deficit, new border security package
The Liberal government in Ottawa is set to unveil its fall economic update today, its first spending package since Donald...
Ottawa to unveil economic update detailing deficit, new border security package
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government in Ottawa is set to unveil its fall economic update today, its first spending package...
Former Conservative leadership aspirant Leona Alleslev eyeing return to Parliament
OTTAWA -- Former ranking Conservative MP Leona Alleslev is vying to run under the party banner again in the next...
Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says
OTTAWA -- Canadian border officials told members of Parliament Thursday that Canada is not a significant source of fentanyl headed...
Border officials, RCMP to testify on impact of Trump's plans for border security
OTTAWA -- Canadian officials in charge of border enforcement will testify at a parliamentary committee later today on the impact...
Only new firearms from buyback program will go to Ukraine, Defence Department says
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government's plan to send firearms from its buyback program to the battlefield in Ukraine will only...
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...
Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state
President-elect Donald Trump is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the governor of the "Great State of Canada" on his social...
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be "a little more challenging" than last time
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little...
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be "a little more challenging" than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be...
Critics raise eyebrows over plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine war effort
OTTAWA -- Ottawa's new plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia has some...
Brown: Indian diplomat pushed back when he used the words "Sikh nation"
OTTAWA -- Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said foreign interference did not tip the scales in the Conservative party's last leadership...
Patrick Brown says foreign interference did not affect Tory leadership race outcome
OTTAWA -- Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said foreign interference did not tip the scales in the Conservative party's last leadership...
Poilievre calls on House to back Singh's 'wise' words in no-confidence motion
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he agrees with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on one thing: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals...
Poilievre calls on House to back Singh's 'wise' words in no-confidence motion
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he agrees with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on one thing: Prime Minister Justin...
Conservatives decry "procedural nonsense" as NDP forces House debate on abortion
OTTAWA -- A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access...
Patrick Brown says foreign interference did not affect Tory leadership race outcome
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said foreign interference did not tip the scales in the Conservative party's last leadership race that...
Conservatives decry "procedural nonsense" as NDP forces House debate on abortion
OTTAWA -- A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access...
Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to...
Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it...
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA -- Justice Minister Arif Virani says the Liberal government will split up its contentious online harms bill, putting a...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump meeting in Florida, source says
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, a source has...
Trudeau says no question incoming U.S. president Trump is serious on tariff threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he believes president-elect Donald Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada and Mexico should be taken...
Trudeau says no question incoming U.S. president Trump is serious on tariff threat
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he believes president-elect Donald Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada and Mexico should...
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...
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening an emergency first ministers' meeting on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of steep new...
Next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra 'easier to do business' with: former envoy
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa, a...
Joly says next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra will help advance 'shared priorities'
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is welcoming president-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa...
With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico
OTTAWA -- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she shares the "legitimate" concerns of U.S. officials about Mexico becoming a...
Freeland finds safety in numbers on digital sales tax
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland isn't showing signs of worry that the U.S. can now launch a trade challenge...
Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman...
Freeland rallies a united front ahead of Trump's return to White House
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is getting the band back together, seeking to rally a united front and co-ordinate springing...
Freeland rallies a united front ahead of Trump's return to White House
OTTAWA -- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is getting the band back together, seeking to rally a united front and...
Federal cabinet ministers meet to discuss incoming Trump administration
OTTAWA -- A group of federal cabinet ministers are huddling in a closed-door meeting this morning to work on Canada's...
Joly says Canada's immigration plan stands in face of Trump deportation threats
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada will stand firm on its plan to rein in the number...
Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target
OTTAWA -- Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie says Canada will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to...
Former envoy says Americans in Canada ‘could determine’ next president
When former President Donald Trump falsely proclaimed online last month that Democrats were “getting ready to cheat” by mailing ballots...
Kirsty Duncan’s clarion call
‘NOT DAMN GOOD ENOUGH’ — KIRSTY DUNCAN says there is no time to wait. Not for tenure or equal pay...
Trudeau: ‘Like a child star’
REGAL POLITICS — Journalist STEPHEN MAHER has had a busy year and a half. He crisscrossed Eastern Canada and worked...
Trudeau plays the Trump card
One name could dominate Canada’s next election: Donald Trump. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Liberal lawmakers are shifting into full-on...