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Talks with Trump’s team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says
…ultimately, Hillman says, the right deal for Canada wasn’t on the table. While Trump’s latest tariffs appear staggering,…
August 1, 2025
Premier Moe disappointed by Trump’s tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Mark Carney should start removing counter tariffs against the United States…
August 1, 2025
Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel ‘flawed’
Anand, who spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Friday about the security situation in Haiti and…
August 1, 2025
Chrystia Freeland tells MPs she is ‘dismayed’ by B.C. Ferries’ decision to buy Chinese ships
However, federal transport minister does not call for cancellation of federal loan…
August 1, 2025
Ottawa’s top HR official aims to reduce excess senior executives in public service: memo
After 10 years of constant growth, the federal government now says there are too many senior executives in…
August 1, 2025
The 35% tariff kicked in today on Canadian goods. How big of an impact will it have?
With about 95 per cent of exports exempt under CUSMA, the impact might be smaller than expected…
August 1, 2025
‘You may not have the best hand’: Former U.S. ambassador on Canada negotiating with Trump
“On the one hand, be proud and recognize how incredibly important you are to this relationship … On…
August 1, 2025
Viable trade deal wasn’t on the table ahead of deadline, Canada-U.S. trade minister says
“We have always said that we would not accept just any agreement. We would accept an agreement that…
August 1, 2025
Carney on new Trump tariffs: ‘Canadians will be our own best customer’
“While we will continue to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the Canadian government is…
August 1, 2025
Canada poaching American doctors, nurses and health professionals
The exodus is accelerating at a stunning pace. Between November 2024 and April 2025, the Medical Council of…
August 1, 2025
‘Do not roll over,’ Doug Ford urges Mark Carney as Trump trade deal deadline nears
“I told the prime minister, do not roll over. Hit that guy back as hard as we possibly…
July 31, 2025
Trump increases tariffs on Canada to 35%, carrying through on his threat
“Canada has failed to co-operate in curbing the ongoing flood of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and it…
July 31, 2025
Mayor spoke to PM Carney in hopes public service cuts won’t be ‘devastating’ for Ottawa
Mark Sutcliffe says he is very worried about the prospect of job cuts to the federal public service…
July 31, 2025
‘I won’t back down’: How and why Canadians are boycotting U.S.
Unsurprisingly, most mentioned searching out more Canadian products and adopting an “anything but American” mentality when Canadian alternatives aren’t…
July 31, 2025
Trump: Canada recognizing Palestinian state ‘not a deal breaker’ in trade talks
Speaking from the White House on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said Canada’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood…
July 31, 2025
Trump: Canada recognizing Palestinian state makes trade deal ‘very hard’
“Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard…
July 31, 2025
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank’s governing…
July 31, 2025
Former diplomats call for arms embargo on Israel, recognition of Palestinian state
The principles Canada stands for, they warn, “are being abandoned daily with the massive displacement, indiscriminate bombardment and…
July 30, 2025
Petition for referendum to ensure Alberta remains in Canada approved by Elections Alberta
Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure said in a news release Wednesday that Albertans can now begin signing the petition…
July 30, 2025
Ford govt agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
When tariffs were unveiled, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced retaliation, including the fact that he would “be ripping…
July 30, 2025