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Politics As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they’ll be running against: Mark Carney. Tories set sights on Mark Carney as they’ll soon face a Liberal Party without Trudeau SarahContinue Reading

Politics As Canadian leaders piece together just how serious U.S. President Donald Trump is over making Canada the 51st American state, a former Republican congressman says it’s all a performance — and Canada shouldn’t be afraid. U.S. president is ‘scared to death of actually doing anything,’ says Adam Kinzinger FormerContinue Reading

Politics The federal government is suing an IT subcontractor and companies that employed him over questionable billing practices. GC Strategies, main contractor on controversial ArriveCan app, also named in suit Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Feb 14, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: February 14 Then-president ofContinue Reading

In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada’s next prime minister. At least until the next election. Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9 are starting to flesh out their visions for the country. This unusual leadership race hasContinue Reading

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to boost Arctic security through a “massive” cut to Canada’s foreign aid budget has led to renewed attacks from his political opponents, who are accusing him of borrowing policy from U.S. President Donald Trump. Poilievre pledged to pay for new Arctic military base byContinue Reading

Politics U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday asked his staff to come up with a plan to slap what’s known as reciprocal tariffs on every country, ally or otherwise, that puts tariffs on American imports. President takes issue with Canada’s digital services tax, GST Rhianna Schmunk · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Politics Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a “reasonable justification” for hitting the pause button. Government argues PM’s advice to suspend Parliament is not subject to court review Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Politics The Liberal Party will not accommodate leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla’s request for an interpreter at the upcoming French debate in Montreal. Candidate says she’s dedicated to learning French, will deliver opening statement Kyle Duggan · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 13, 2025 12:53 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Politics As U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removes access to government websites and databases with critical medical and environmental data used around the world, some Canadian residents are playing key roles in the effort to preserve copies. Guerilla effort underway to preserve medical, environmental data from deletion Elizabeth Thompson ·Continue Reading