Poilievre to Trump: 'Canada will never be the 51st state'
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responding to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing suggestions that Canada become the 51st state, saying...
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Trump's border czar calls border security talks with Canada 'positive,' but 'actions have to follow'
Amid a potential tariff threat that is one month away, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is calling...
Most Canadians have heard about Freeland's resignation from Trudeau cabinet, new poll finds
The majority of Canadians heard about Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, a new poll released...
Premier Moe calls on Trudeau to denounce export taxes as retaliation option against Trump
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to publicly say that export taxes will not be used...
Federal government says 'not to confuse' premiers' differing opinions on Trump tariff retaliation, 'confident' in Canada's response
As it continues to tout a ‘Team Canada’ approach, the federal government is downplaying differing opinions from premiers on how...
Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs
Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than...
Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post
Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “an insufferable tool” in a new social media post on Wednesday...
Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers
Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada...
Freeland says it was 'right choice' for her not to attend Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says it was "the right choice" for her not to attend the...
'We're going to be very visible': Minister Champagne on border plan amid Trump's tariff threat
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Canadian presence at the border it shares with the U.S. will be “very visible”...
Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting
During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump...
Ford pushes for 'more proactive' border action after Trudeau meets with premiers about Trump
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to "take a more proactive approach at the border" following...
Should Canada retaliate if Trump makes good on 25 per cent tariff threat?
After U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports on his first...
Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate...
Trudeau says Canada would 'abide' by ICC arrest warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will “abide” by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister...
Former ambassador says Canada has become 'laggard,' 'irrelevant' on defence spending
Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney is calling Canada a "laggard," and says the country needs to do...
Labour minister pushes for 'deal at the table' after Canada Post union issues strike notice
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says the federal government currently has no plans to intervene in negotiations after the union representing...
Who should lead the Liberals? 'None of the above,' poll finds
As questions loom over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership, a new Nanos Research poll commissioned for CTV News says a...
Former Conservative leader says Trudeau 'should move on' amid efforts to oust him
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "should move on," as he faces growing inner-caucus turmoil. "He...
Expelled Indian diplomat denies involvement in Sikh leader's murder, claims 'no evidence presented'
India’s High Commissioner to Canada denies any involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was...
Ambassador to U.S. calls American response to Canada's allegations against India 'strong'
Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman is calling the United States’ response to Canada’s allegations against India “strong,” as...
Liberals announce new campaign director amid new push to oust Trudeau
The Liberal Party has named Andrew Bevan as its new national campaign director for the next federal election. The announcement...
Guilbeault says Liberals will not 'be held hostage' by Bloc over seniors' benefits
Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault says the Liberals will not be "held hostage" by the Bloc Québécois' demand to expand...
Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report
Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an updated report on...
Former CIA director says Israel 'unlikely' to target Iranian nuclear sites as retaliation
Former CIA Director and retired Gen. David Petraeus says it is "unlikely" Israel will target Iranian nuclear sites in retaliation...
Poilievre supports Israel 'proactively striking' Iranian nuclear sites to defend itself
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Iran following last week's ballistic missile attack, saying...
Defence minister says Israel has right to defend itself in 'proportional way'
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Israel has the right to defend itself in “a calibrated and proportional way” following Iran’s...
Most Canadians support expansion of Old Age Security benefits: Nanos survey
Most Canadians support boosting Old Age Security (OAS) benefits by 10 per cent for seniors aged 65 to 74, according...
Canada to impose 25 per cent surtax on select Chinese-made steel and aluminum products
Canada will be imposing a 25 per cent surtax on select imports of steel and aluminum from China, after unveiling...
Bloc opposition day next week, but 'no point' in tabling confidence motion yet, deputy House leader says
The sole Bloc Québécois opposition day before the winter break has been scheduled, but the party's Deputy House Leader says...
Canada's ambassador to Lebanon 'confident' in potential evacuation plan
Canada's ambassador to Lebanon says she is "confident" in plans to evacuate Canadians out of Lebanon amid the escalating conflict...
'It is time to leave': Joly to meet with Lebanese PM amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she will meet with Lebanon’s prime minister in New York on Saturday amid the...
In late-night TV debut, Trudeau says many Canadians taking frustrations out on him
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said many Canadians are taking their cost-of-living frustrations “out on me for understandable reasons,” during his...
'They're never going to see me cry': Michael Kovrig shares experience of more than 1,000 days in Chinese detainment
It's been exactly three years since Canadian Michael Kovrig returned to Canada after spending 1,019 days in a Chinese prison...
Federal government to further limit number of international students
The federal government will be further limiting the number of international students permitted to enter Canada next year. It’s the...
Freeland says she is 'not going anywhere' after Conservatives call her 'phantom finance minister'
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland declared she is “not going anywhere” when pushed by the Conservatives on Monday about her...
Consul general to New York says he had 'no role whatsoever' in purchase of $9M NYC condo
Consul general to New York Tom Clark says he had “no role whatsoever” in the purchase of his new official...
Conservative cuts? Party to share platform 'closer to the next election,' Scheer says
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says Canadians will have to wait until "closer" to the next federal election to learn...
Liberal House Leader 'quite surprised' by NDP pulling out of two-party deal
Government House Leader Karina Gould says she was “quite surprised” when she found out “at the same time as other...
Ukraine counting on Canada’s support to push allies to allow long-range missiles in Russia: ambassador
Following one of Russia’s deadliest attacks against Ukraine, Ambassador to Canada Yulia Kovaliv says Ukraine hopes Canada will push its...
Immigration minister says upcoming changes to permanent resident levels 'not cosmetic,' but 'significant'
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is "looking at a number of options" to re-evaluate permanent resident levels...
Liberal cabinet has 'tremendous confidence' in Prime Minister Trudeau despite polling
Members of the Liberal government cabinet say they have "tremendous confidence" in Prime Minister Trudeau despite polling numbers and questions...
'Issues remain significant' between parties just hours before potential railway stoppage: labour minister
Just hours ahead of an unprecedented railway stoppage in Canada, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says issues between the parties involved...
Canada taking review of immigration screening of terror plot suspects 'extremely seriously,' PM Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is taking an internal review into the immigration and screening of a...
Former Canadian UN official detained in Switzerland over espionage suspicions: reports
A former Canadian U.N. official who currently works as a North Korea expert is being detained in Switzerland over espionage...
Foreign Affairs Minister insists there are no ‘traitors’ in Liberal caucus
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly insists there are no “traitors” in the Liberal caucus, after a report from the National...
'I'll take that call': Housing minister open to negotiating with Alberta
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he is willing to negotiate with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who plans to adopt the...
'Reasons for optimism' with potential second Trump presidency: Boris Johnson
Former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson says there are "reasons for optimism" with a potential second Donald Trump presidency, despite...
Ottawa now doing more than 'fair share' on housing: House Leader
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says the federal government is now doing “more than our fair share” when it comes...
Morneau, Charest push for focus on economic growth ahead of federal budget
Former federal finance minister Bill Morneau and former Quebec premier Jean Charest are both urging the federal government to focus...
Feds 'not interested' in investing in LNG facilities: Energy Minister
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is “not interested” in subsidizing future liquefied natural gas...
'An unbelievable father': Mark Mulroney reflects on father's legacy, says he 'always made us feel special'
Seeing flags across the country flying at half mast to honour the life and legacy of former prime minister Brian...
Alberta premier says transgender policies pursued out of 'concern of what will happen,' not evidence of a problem
Just days after announcing controversial changes to Alberta's transgender policies, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admitted Monday that the proposed measures...
India now cooperating with Canada following allegations, after 'fruitful' discussions, says outgoing NSIA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s outgoing national security advisor Jody Thomas says India is now cooperating after Canada alleged agents of...