Laurence Martin

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Carney says Trump raised '51st state' during their call but 'the president says a lot of things'

Carney says Trump raised '51st state' during their call but 'the president says a lot of things'

Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump did bring up the prospect of Canada becoming the 51st state during their March 28 call, while insisting Trump did show respect for the country as a sovereign nation. "The president says lots of things, but the essence of the discussion and where we moved the conversation to, was exactly...

Carney slams Poilievre's 'irresponsible' lack of security clearance after reports India meddled in leadership

Carney slams Poilievre's 'irresponsible' lack of security clearance after reports India meddled in leadership

Conservative leader has long rejected calls to go through the process, claiming it would muzzle him. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's refusal to get his security clearance is back in the spotlight on the campaign trail following reports the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) learned that India helped organize support for his leadership bid. The Globe and Mail reported Tuesday that...

With Trudeau on the ropes, Liberals contemplate the next election with hope and anxiety

With Trudeau on the ropes, Liberals contemplate the next election with hope and anxiety

In Justin Trudeau's inner circle, there is no doubt about it — the prime minister will lead his party into what promises to be a hard-fought election battle against Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives in 2025. He says he wants to defend his vision of the country. He feels his legacy is under threat. He considered stepping down during his...

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions climbed in 2022, after pandemic slowdown

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions climbed in 2022, after pandemic slowdown

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022, as the economy rebounded from the pandemic slowdown, according to figures obtained by Radio-Canada ahead of today's government announcement.The new National Inventory Report data shows emissions reached 708 megatonnes in that year, compared with 698 megatonnes in 2021.

Less than half of daycare spaces promised by Ottawa have been created ahead of 2026 deadline

Less than half of daycare spaces promised by Ottawa have been created ahead of 2026 deadline

The launch of a new national daycare program fuelled high hopes among Canadian families three years ago, but new figures show Ottawa is still a long way from meeting its goal of offering affordable spaces to "all families who need it" by 2026. Despite its budget of $30 billion over five years, the federal daycare program suffers from underfunding, according...

Liberal MP says he thinks Trudeau should face a leadership review

Liberal MP says he thinks Trudeau should face a leadership review

Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he thinks it's time for his party to consider a leadership review of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Newfoundland MP stopped short of saying Trudeau should step down. He did tell Radio-Canada that he would like to see some sort of review organized within the party — one which would allow party members to express...