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Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask the Governor General on Sunday to dissolve Parliament, marking the beginning of a federal election campaign. Sources have confirmed to CBC News that election day will be on April 28 — meaning federal parties will be sprinting through a short campaign. PMContinue Reading

Politics Canadians travelling to Europe won’t have to get a new visa waiver until the end of 2026 at the earliest, as another delay is announced by the European Union. New European Union travel authorization system delayed due to technical problems Stephen Hoff · CBC News · Posted: Mar 22,Continue Reading

“Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers,” U.S. President Donald Trump complained Friday in the Oval Office. “They have 270 per cent tariffs. Nobody knows that. Nobody knows it. They have up to 400 per cent. They have a couple of tariffs at 400 per cent. Nobody knows that. NobodyContinue Reading

Politics Ahead of a federal election campaign, CBC’s The House speaks to two poll analysts who explain why political polls matter and how Canadians should interpret their findings. Analysts explain why polls are important and how they calculate seat projections With an election call expected on Sunday, you’ll be seeingContinue Reading

Politics The federal government launched ad campaigns at home and in the U.S. to boost Canadian patriotism and convince Americans that tariffs will hurt their wallets. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly appeared on CNN Friday to send that message. Ads will appear on billboards along highways in states including Florida,Continue Reading

Politics Canadians should expect to see co-leader Jonathan Pedneault as the face of the Green Party’s national election campaign. Pedneault returned to the party earlier this year, will represent Greens at debates Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 4:06 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 21Continue Reading

In a “get ready with me” video posted this week, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh twists his long hair under his turban and talks about his life before politics. “I went out and got three minimum-wage jobs … to put food on the table,” he says to the camera.  The TikTokContinue Reading

Politics·New Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will cancel the proposed hike to the amount of capital gains that are subject to tax introduced by Justin Trudeau’s government. Lifetime exemption limit still being raised to $1.25M, prime minister says Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 2:32Continue Reading

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continued his efforts this week to draw in working-class voters with a plan to train 350,000 more trade workers across the country. Conservative leader made series of announcements aimed at unions and tradespeople Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 12:57 PMContinue Reading