Canada is not going to be the 51st state, former envoy says
U.S. President Donald Trump insists he’s serious about making Canada the 51st state. But the former envoy who had to...
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Justin Trudeau’s not the only Canadian pushing for a UK trade deal
Pierre Poilievre — frontrunner to be the next Canadian PM — is also on board with push to reboot stalled...
Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy
With less than two months left as prime minister, his party sagging in the polls, and former colleagues vying to...
Sorry, not sorry: Liberals urge Trudeau to go
Canada’s Liberals are done with Justin Trudeau and there will be no more “please” or “thank-you’s” as they work to...
Rep. Turner upbraids Trudeau for ‘arrogance’ on defense spending
The head of the U.S. delegation headed to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “arrogance” on defense...
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani spotted in D.C. catching up over lunch with VP-elect JD Vance
Conservative MP JAMIL JIVANI spotted in D.C. catching up over lunch Wednesday with law school pal and Vice President-elect JD...
Canada’s answer to Trump 2.0 worries? Everything’s fine.
Trudeau and his top ministers insist they’re ready for the next White House. When Donald Trump returns to the White...
Jagmeet Singh could decide when Canadians go to the polls. He’s in no rush.
The leader of Canada’s progressive party has the power to topple Justin Trudeau’s minority government. But Jagmeet Singh told POLITICO...
Inside the slow, super polite revolt against Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau is staring down a caucus revolt, although the lawmakers behind it have tried to keep things quiet so...
NDP used stock images from Russia, Israel after decrying Tories' foreign content use
OTTAWA -- The New Democrats included stock images from Russia and Israel in a recent high-profile video, weeks after the...
NDP used stock images from Russia, Israel after decrying Tories' foreign content use
The New Democrats included stock images from Russia and Israel in a recent high-profile video, weeks after the party criticized...
NDP used stock images from Russia, Israel after decrying Tories' foreign content use
OTTAWA -- The New Democrats included stock images from Russia and Israel in a recent high-profile video, weeks after the...
In dueling TV ads, NDP and Conservatives try to define Poilievre to union voters
New Democrats and Conservatives have both launched television ads that attempt to define Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre to union voters...
In dueling TV ads, NDP and Conservatives try to define Poilievre to union voters
OTTAWA -- New Democrats and Conservatives have both launched television ads that attempt to define Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre to...
Study finds no evidence Tories were behind bot campaign that posted about Poilievre
There is no evidence that indicates the federal Conservatives were behind a bot network on social media that praised a...
Study finds no evidence Tories were behind bot campaign that posted about Poilievre
OTTAWA -- There is no evidence that indicates the federal Conservatives were behind a bot network on social media that...
Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. The 12 room...
Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
OTTAWA -- Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. The...
CBC paid more than $18 million in bonuses in 2024 after eliminating hundreds of jobs
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. paid $18.4 million in bonuses this year after hundreds of jobs at the public...
Conservative candidate's union endorses NDP candidate in Winnipeg byelection
OTTAWA -- More than a dozen labour leaders are endorsing the NDP candidate in an upcoming federal byelection in Winnipeg...
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan steps down from cabinet, successor to be named Friday
OTTAWA -- Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is stepping down from cabinet and will not be seeking re-election in the next...
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan leaving cabinet, Trudeau confirms
OTTAWA -- Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is stepping down from cabinet and will not be seeking re-election in the next...
Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model
OTTAWA -- The group Google asked to distribute $100 million to news outlets in Canada has publicly released its governance...
CBC/Radio-Canada board approves bonuses for 2023-24, but will review performance pay
OTTAWA -- The board of directors for CBC and Radio-Canada has approved bonuses for some staff for work they did...
Trudeau focused on governing, fighting right-wing populism following byelection loss
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's...
Trudeau won't commit to national caucus meeting, says he's having calls with MPs
MONTREAL -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the...
Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto--St. Paul's vote
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals needed a stronger ground campaign in their fortress riding of Toronto--St. Paul, including more time...
NDP's Ashton pays back some money from Christmas trip initially billed to taxpayers
OTTAWA -- A New Democrat member of Parliament has paid back a portion of the thousands of dollars she spent...
Ottawa keeps spending on influencers. Liberals say it's about stemming disinformation
Her kids are not reading the newspapers on her kitchen counter. Instead, they're looking at their phones to find information...
Ottawa keeps spending on influencers. Liberals say it's about stemming disinformation
OTTAWA -- Her kids are not reading the newspapers on her kitchen counter. Instead, they're looking at their phones to...
Head of NATO singles out Trudeau as friend and staunch defender of Ukraine
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met for a private dinner at Rideau Cottage on...
Blair promises Canada will meet NATO target as secretary-general visits Ottawa
Canada continues to miss its NATO defence spending target, but Defence Minister Bill Blair promises the goal will eventually be...
Blair promises Canada will meet NATO target as secretary-general visits Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Canada continues to miss its NATO defence spending target, but Defence Minister Bill Blair promises the goal will...
Canadian media a target for foreign interference: national security committee chair
OTTAWA -- Foreign actors are trying to interfere with the Canadian media, and journalists and their bosses need to be...
Oilers fever reaches Parliament Hill as MPs put aside team colours for NHL playoffs
OTTAWA -- They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever.
They're not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA -- They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever.
Federal NDP want a price cap on grocery store staples; Liberals say it won't work
OTTAWA -- The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince...
House Speaker survives latest attempt by Tories to force resignation
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus has survived a vote put forward by the Conservatives to remove him from his...
House Speaker survives latest attempt by Tories to force resignation
OTTAWA -- House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus has survived a vote put forward by the Conservatives to remove him...
NDP convention a chance for ‘new direction,’ but grassroots could take up old debates
New Democrats are gathering for a three-day convention to focus on how to convince voters looking for change they are...