Mark Ramzy

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Justin Trudeau’s digital tax is hated by America. Here’s why Donald Trump may use it against us

Justin Trudeau’s digital tax is hated by America. Here’s why Donald Trump may use it against us

It’s set to bring in billions of dollars the federal government is keen to have. But Ottawa must first fend...

Liberal MP spars with Jagmeet Singh over weekend clash at Hindu temple in Brampton

Liberal MP spars with Jagmeet Singh over weekend clash at Hindu temple in Brampton

A Liberal MP’s claim that pro-Khalistan “extremists” may have infiltrated Canadian politics and law enforcement agencies parrots the lines of...

Help Kamala Harris by dropping out of presidential race, Elizabeth May urges U.S. Green Party leader

Help Kamala Harris by dropping out of presidential race, Elizabeth May urges U.S. Green Party leader

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is urging U.S. counterpart Jill Stein to end her presidential campaign and endorse Kamala Harris...

Indo-Canadian community ‘feeling betrayed’ after Conservative MP cancels national Diwali event

Indo-Canadian community ‘feeling betrayed’ after Conservative MP cancels national Diwali event

The family of Canada’s first ever Hindu MP is among community members “outraged” after a long-running national Diwali event hosted...

Anonymously funded anti-Poilievre ad campaign has links to former Liberal, NDP staffers

Anonymously funded anti-Poilievre ad campaign has links to former Liberal, NDP staffers

A third-party group run by former NDP and Liberal staffers has launched an advertising campaign against Pierre Poilievre, in an...

‘Code Red’ petition from Liberals urges secret ballot on Justin Trudeau’s leadership

‘Code Red’ petition from Liberals urges secret ballot on Justin Trudeau’s leadership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was all smiles as he walked into a Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday morning, where dissidents in...

Pierre Poilievre says he wants provinces to overhaul their disability programs — and he could withhold federal money to make it happen

Pierre Poilievre says he wants provinces to overhaul their disability programs — and he could withhold federal money to make it happen

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wants provinces to overhaul their disability assistance programs so that disabled Canadians don’t see...

Pierre Poilievre slammed by opponents over suggesting Israel should strike Iranian nuclear facilities

Pierre Poilievre slammed by opponents over suggesting Israel should strike Iranian nuclear facilities

Federal Liberals and New Democrats blasted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Wednesday, saying his statement that Israel should proactively strike Iran’s...

Pierre Poilievre has a plan to attract very specific voters. Here’s how he is doing it

Pierre Poilievre has a plan to attract very specific voters. Here’s how he is doing it

He’s railed against mainstream media he says is “bought-and-paid-for” by the Trudeau government. He routinely bickers with a parliamentary press...

‘He’s been wasting his time:’ Liberal MPs slam Doug Ford’s stand on bike lanes

‘He’s been wasting his time:’ Liberal MPs slam Doug Ford’s stand on bike lanes

Premier Doug Ford’s push to limit the construction of bike lanes in Ontario municipalities is facing criticism from some Liberal...

Here’s where Justin Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh travelled this summer — and what that says about their priorities

Here’s where Justin Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh travelled this summer — and what that says about their priorities

An incumbent facing tough questions. A governing partner who exited an alliance with him. And everyone’s firebrand rival. The stakes...

Pierre Poilievre’s nickname for Jagmeet Singh is ‘racist,’ Liberal minister charges

Pierre Poilievre’s nickname for Jagmeet Singh is ‘racist,’ Liberal minister charges

The Conservatives and Liberals are sparring over an accusation from a Liberal minister that a nickname Pierre Poilievre uses to...

‘Too little, too late’? Trudeau government plans ad campaign to promote carbon pricing — and rebates

‘Too little, too late’? Trudeau government plans ad campaign to promote carbon pricing — and rebates

The Trudeau government will launch a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign in the year ahead of the next election to promote its...

‘This is a significant change’: How Liberals are reacting to the resignation of their party’s campaign director

‘This is a significant change’: How Liberals are reacting to the resignation of their party’s campaign director

Trailing in the polls and suddenly facing the prospect of an early federal election, many Liberals say there is a...

Canada’s clean-tech funding created a global powerhouse. Now scandal threatens to tear it down

Canada’s clean-tech funding created a global powerhouse. Now scandal threatens to tear it down

It was once the driver of Canada’s nascent clean-technology industry, supported by Liberal and Conservatives alike. Publicly funded but arms-length...

Canada banned military exports to Israel — but critics say there’s an ‘absolutely appalling’ loophole

Canada banned military exports to Israel — but critics say there’s an ‘absolutely appalling’ loophole

The Canadian government is being accused of backpedaling on its promise to suspend arms exports to Israel after the U.S...

Green party insider resigns, says she’s tired of ‘backstabbing, secret alliances and plenty of drama’

Green party insider resigns, says she’s tired of ‘backstabbing, secret alliances and plenty of drama’

A member of the board that oversees the Green Party’s finances left a message for top party brass when she...

As drama erupted over the Green Party’s leadership, Elizabeth May wrote a letter to say she would step down

As drama erupted over the Green Party’s leadership, Elizabeth May wrote a letter to say she would step down

Elizabeth May considered stepping down as leader of the Green Party to make way for former deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault...

Trump or Harris: Here’s how Canada would be affected by either a Republican or Democrat presidential win

Trump or Harris: Here’s how Canada would be affected by either a Republican or Democrat presidential win

Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris. Two very different presidential hopefuls are clashing in a contest with big stakes. Any shift...

Ottawa is set to pump billions into public transit. But critics wonder if it will help

Ottawa is set to pump billions into public transit. But critics wonder if it will help

A new federal public transit fund is expected to inject some much needed funding to the TTC, including to replace...

A fight over leadership and a party in turmoil: Behind scenes of Jonathan Pedneault’s resignation from the Green Party

A fight over leadership and a party in turmoil: Behind scenes of Jonathan Pedneault’s resignation from the Green Party

After more than a decade of working in conflict zones, dodging bullets and documenting war crimes, Jonathan Pedneault decided he...

The Green Party tried to move past an ugly internal rift with a new leadership model — but behind the scenes, some members are pushing back

The Green Party tried to move past an ugly internal rift with a new leadership model — but behind the scenes, some members are pushing back

Some Green Party members are calling for a new leadership election a year and a half after long-time Green MP...

Trudeau government bypasses Doug Ford, sending housing money straight to Ontario municipalities

Trudeau government bypasses Doug Ford, sending housing money straight to Ontario municipalities

The federal government is going over Premier Doug Ford’s head and promising to send $357 million in affordable housing funding...

‘The hill to die on’: Force the Trudeau Liberals to increase their disability benefit, advocates tell NDP

‘The hill to die on’: Force the Trudeau Liberals to increase their disability benefit, advocates tell NDP

As NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is “undecided” on supporting the federal budget, some disability advocates are hoping...

Trudeau government wants banks to use the word ‘rebate’ when you get your carbon levy refund — but a source says one bank is flat out refusing

Trudeau government wants banks to use the word ‘rebate’ when you get your carbon levy refund — but a source says one bank is flat out refusing

The federal government is frustrated by difficulties in getting banks to adopt its preferred name for carbon price rebates as...

After Jagmeet Singh raises doubts, NDP says it still supports a consumer carbon levy

After Jagmeet Singh raises doubts, NDP says it still supports a consumer carbon levy

Under fire, the federal New Democrats said Friday they continue to support a consumer carbon levy, a day after Leader...

Jagmeet Singh backpedals on consumer carbon levy, distances NDP from support for Justin Trudeau’s policy

Jagmeet Singh backpedals on consumer carbon levy, distances NDP from support for Justin Trudeau’s policy

The federal New Democrats no longer believe a consumer carbon price is necessary to fight climate change, Jagmeet Singh suggested...

Justin Trudeau promised them a portion of the carbon rebate. Five years later, the government has collected billions, but they're still waiting for money

Justin Trudeau promised them a portion of the carbon rebate. Five years later, the government has collected billions, but they're still waiting for money

The federal government hasn't decided how it will refund more than $3.6 billion in carbon price revenue to businesses and...

'It makes no sense': Trudeau government promised rural residents a carbon rebate top up — so why aren't these people getting it?

'It makes no sense': Trudeau government promised rural residents a carbon rebate top up — so why aren't these people getting it?

It might be the two provincial parks, the ski resort and the 278 square kilometres of rivers, hills and agricultural...

One premier is threatening to kill Justin Trudeau's controversial carbon levy. What happens if he succeeds?

One premier is threatening to kill Justin Trudeau's controversial carbon levy. What happens if he succeeds?

It has been a season of political discontent for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's carbon price scheme. And now his government's...

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives ad spending far outpacing Justin Trudeau's Liberals, data shows

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives ad spending far outpacing Justin Trudeau's Liberals, data shows

Flush with cash after a record-breaking fundraising year, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives are vastly outspending Justin Trudeau's Liberals on...

Amid confusion from Canadians, Justin Trudeau's government is considering rebrand of carbon pricing: source

Amid confusion from Canadians, Justin Trudeau's government is considering rebrand of carbon pricing: source

The federal government is considering a rebrand of the rebate program for its carbon pricing system in an attempt to...

'Mean and nasty — and personal': Here's how MPs took insults to a new low in 2023

'Mean and nasty — and personal': Here's how MPs took insults to a new low in 2023

It's been just over 40 years since Sheila Copps was first elected as a Liberal MP and quickly made a...

Canadians say Pierre Poilievre would handle Donald Trump better than Justin Trudeau, poll finds

Canadians say Pierre Poilievre would handle Donald Trump better than Justin Trudeau, poll finds

Canadians think Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre would handle another Donald Trump U.S. presidency better than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a...