Former journalist Evan Solomon to run for the federal Liberals in next election
Former journalist Evan Solomon has announced he will be running to be an MP for the Liberal party in the...
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Trump says he would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative,’ calls Poilievre ‘no friend of mine’
Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics...
Carney says there’s a ‘limit’ to U.S. tariff response, says Canada ‘can stand up for ourselves’
With Canada in the midst of a trade war with the U.S. and facing ongoing sovereignty attacks from U.S. President...
New finance minister won’t detail on how budget will be balanced while being a ‘hawk’ on spending
Newly minted Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne could not detail how the federal government under new Prime Minister Mark Carney will...
Ford predicts Carney will have ‘better’ relationship with Trump than Trudeau did
As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he believes prime minister-designate Mark...
Carney promises ‘seamless’ and ‘quick’ transition after meeting PM Trudeau
New Liberal Leader Mark Carney says he is “looking forward” to meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his first...
‘Amped up over Trump:’ U.S. President top issue to influence federal election vote, survey says
A new Nanos Research survey released Sunday says U.S. President Donald Trump – and how to deal with him –...
‘There is a chance:’ Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark on potential federal election run
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark – who was close to entering the current Liberal leadership race – says she is...
Trudeau to meet with King Charles as Buckingham Palace remains mum on Trump’s annexation threat
As Buckingham Palace remains quiet on U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is...
Former Australian PM Turnbull calls Trump’s annexation threat to Canada ‘baffling’
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent annexation threat to Canada “baffling.” “I do...
‘Evidence is irrefutable’: Public safety minister sells border measures as Trump says tariffs coming next week
As Canadian officials convene in Washington, D.C., to prove progress is being made at the border ahead of next week’s...
‘Crazy stuff:’ Trump adviser denies report U.S. wants to push Canada out of Five Eyes
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs and pushes for Canada to become the 51st state, his trade adviser Peter...
Joly believes Trump will come ‘on board’ to guarantee Ukraine’s security
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to reverse American policy on Russia’s war on Ukraine, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie...
U.S. governors push back against Trump’s 51st state threat, but are divided on tariffs
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to double down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, American...
No assurance Canada can escape Trump tariffs, despite new border measures, minister says
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says he has been given no assurances yet that Canada can avoid tariffs from U.S...
Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla being questioned by party days before high-stakes debate
Ahead of two Liberal leadership debates next week, candidate Ruby Dhalla is being questioned by the party. Dhalla, a former...
Conservatives take aim at Carney in new ad as Liberals appear to narrow polling gap
With a potential early election looming and an apparent loss of momentum in polling, the Conservatives are taking aim at...
Internal trade minister says Canada ‘open’ to early renegotiation of trade agreement with U.S.
As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for Canada to become the 51st state – claiming a US$200 billion trade deficit...
No comment from Trudeau as Trump doubles down on annexation comment, threatens new tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, reaffirming his position on...
Canada will not make concessions on supply management, minister says
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and concerns over access to Canada’s dairy market, International Trade Minister Mary...
Finance minister ‘very pessimistic’ Trump tariffs can be avoided by Tuesday
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods set to come into effect on Tuesday, Finance...
Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 ‘still holds’
The federal government is planning a stimulus package to help businesses and Canadians if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs...
‘This is a partnership:’ Champagne endorses Carney for Liberal leader
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is officially endorsing Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister and...
Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome
Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney will run in the next general election regardless of the outcome of the race, according...
‘We didn’t get everything right:’ Gould insists she fought unpopular policies while in Trudeau cabinet
Despite holding several ministerial positions over the last eight years, Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she pushed back against...
PM, premiers talk interprovincial trade to shore up Canadian economy: PMO
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers discussed interprovincial trade on Wednesday as a way of shoring up the Canadian...
‘Ready to respond’: Canada reacts to Trump saying tariffs may come Feb. 1
Hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump is floating the date of Feb. 1 as the day he plans...
‘It’s about stopping the stupid’: Jim Balsillie says Canada came ‘sleepwalking’ into Trump tariff crisis
Former chairman and CEO of Research In Motion Jim Balsillie — known for creating the BlackBerry — says Canada’s relative...
Freeland to scrap consumer carbon tax if she becomes next Liberal leader: source
As former finance minister Chrystia Freeland prepares to launch a Liberal leadership bid, a source close to her says scrapping...
Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation
Days ahead of his expected Liberal leadership campaign launch, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney...
Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'
As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party...
Ex-Trump adviser says Canada in 'difficult position' amid tariff threat, Trudeau resignation
In the face of a potential tariff war, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton says “Canada...
Energy minister 'committed' to consumer carbon tax as he considers Liberal leadership
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he would be “committed” to the consumer carbon tax should he become...
Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis noncommittal on eliminating consumer carbon tax
Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis says eliminating the consumer carbon tax alone will not “solve the affordability issue for Canadians.”
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...
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...