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Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general

    Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general

    President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation's top prosecutor. In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job. "Matt will end Weaponized...

    Trudeau flying in and out of Bermuda Wednesday to deliver eulogy for Peter Green

    Trudeau flying in and out of Bermuda Wednesday to deliver eulogy for Peter Green

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying in and out of Bermuda on Wednesday, where he will deliver a eulogy at...

    Canada says 'tough conversations' ahead as Trump's new border czar calls northern border an 'extreme vulnerability'

    Canada says 'tough conversations' ahead as Trump's new border czar calls northern border an 'extreme vulnerability'

    Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he agrees with the incoming American border czar that there will be "tough conversations" ahead...

    Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

    Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

    Vice-President Kamala Harris’ loss in the Nov. 5 American presidential election has thrown cold water on those who had hoped...

    Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

    Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

    Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing...

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    Nova Scotia PCs extend lead as campaign hits halfway mark

    Nova Scotia PCs extend lead as campaign hits halfway mark

    The results indicate that the Nova Scotia PC Party and Premier Tim Houston have increased their lead over the opposition...

    Over three quarters of Canadians support or somewhat support the reduction in permanent resident targets

    Over three quarters of Canadians support or somewhat support the reduction in permanent resident targets

    The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the federal government recent reduced target of new permanent residents for 202...



    Opinion

    Trump’s team wants Trudeau out in favour of the populist Poilievre
    No, Pierre Poilievre isn’t Donald Trump. But he sure acts like him sometimes

    No, Pierre Poilievre isn’t Donald Trump. But he sure acts like him sometimes

    For most Canadians, Remembrance Day is a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of the past and how they helped...

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    Trudeau’s Immigration Crackdown Fails to Revive His Slumping Support, Poll Says

    Trudeau’s Immigration Crackdown Fails to Revive His Slumping Support, Poll Says

    Canadians broadly support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to drastically slash immigration targets, but the move has done little to...

    'It's just shocking': Liberal cabinet minister's shifting Indigenous identity scorned

    'It's just shocking': Liberal cabinet minister's shifting Indigenous identity scorned

    Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says his shifting claims from being “non-status adoptive Cree” to recently stating his adoptive mother is...



    Opinion (Continued)

    Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

    Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

    Are there any direct lessons from president-elect Donald Trump’s recent win in the United States for Canadian political parties? Perhaps...

    Demonizing Pierre Poilievre could end up backfiring on Justin Trudeau

    Demonizing Pierre Poilievre could end up backfiring on Justin Trudeau

    In the world of political advertising, nothing grabs attention like negative advertising. Why? It’s simple: our brains are wired to...

    Neither of the two biggest federal parties supported mandatory voting. That’s why we need it

    Neither of the two biggest federal parties supported mandatory voting. That’s why we need it

    It feels like I am in election overload. We’ve had votes in New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Nova Scotians...

    Turnout for what?

    Turnout for what?

    Never underestimate the Democrats’ ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. On Nov. 5, America chose Donald Trump...

    In preparation for Trump 2.0, Ottawa must broadcast that our border is closed

    In preparation for Trump 2.0, Ottawa must broadcast that our border is closed

    U.S. President Joe Biden did Canada a solid back in 2023, when his government agreed to new terms on the...

    The True Meaning of a Holiday Byelection

    The True Meaning of a Holiday Byelection

    The byelection for Cloverdale-Langley City, a riding in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, has been called for December 16th...

    Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?
    Justin Trudeau is already getting it wrong on Trump

    Justin Trudeau is already getting it wrong on Trump

    We’re going to be fine, just fine. That’s the message coming from the Trudeau government in the wake of Donald...

    In the age of Trump, Canada must stem the refugee tide

    In the age of Trump, Canada must stem the refugee tide

    U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump is not just revving his engines — he is ready to go. There have been a...

    An emboldened Danielle Smith has voters wondering what she’s really up to

    An emboldened Danielle Smith has voters wondering what she’s really up to

    Alberta’s UCP government never sleeps. It is always up, always moving, always finding new things to chew on. It is...



    There’s one lesson the Trudeau Liberals must learn from Trump’s victory

    There’s one lesson the Trudeau Liberals must learn from Trump’s victory

    Standing on the lawn of Howard University in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, listening to Vice President Kamala Harris deliver her...

    Trudeau already has Trump irritated. He might soon make it worse

    Trudeau already has Trump irritated. He might soon make it worse

    Trudeau doesn’t have many options left. He might be tempted to use Trump as an insult against Conservative Leader Pierre...

    Trump, Trudeau and an ominous thunder

    Trump, Trudeau and an ominous thunder

    Two terrible events happened last week, but one is worse. First, of course, Donald Trump was re-elected president of the...

    No process replaces due process in the United States

    No process replaces due process in the United States

    It didn’t take long for the unsettling reality of a second term for Donald Trump to show up. As everyone...

    Not everyone in Canada is wincing over Donald Trump’s election victory

    Not everyone in Canada is wincing over Donald Trump’s election victory

    Donald Trump’s victory has produced two types of Canadians — those who hope nothing like that happens here, and those...

    What lessons can Canadian political parties learn from Donald Trump's victory?

    What lessons can Canadian political parties learn from Donald Trump's victory?

    Four years after voting Donald Trump out of the White House, U.S. voters have welcomed him back. Trump gained in...

    Canada can’t afford to stall on defence anymore

    Canada can’t afford to stall on defence anymore

    With Trump’s decisive victory, Canada’s defence strategy can no longer be ‘business as usual.’ The message from Washington couldn’t be...

    Don't expect a unified 'Team Canada' approach to Donald Trump this time

    Don't expect a unified 'Team Canada' approach to Donald Trump this time

    What does it all mean? From chatter in the elevator of my building to declarative statements from Parliament Hill, in...

    Trump won the working-class vote and Poilievre’s Conservatives are well on the way to doing just that too

    Trump won the working-class vote and Poilievre’s Conservatives are well on the way to doing just that too

    Like a lot of Canadians, I thought I knew quite a bit about the United States. After all, I lived...

    The U.S. election shows that sometimes the people get it wrong


    Dealing with Trump 2.0: First Things First

    Dealing with Trump 2.0: First Things First

    It was not the result that Canadians nor most of the rest of the world wanted. But it was decisive...

    Long talks and tomato sandwiches: What I’ll remember most about Murray Sinclair

    Long talks and tomato sandwiches: What I’ll remember most about Murray Sinclair

    Nearly a decade ago, on my first day working at the national wire service, I was given an important assignment...

    Inflationitis Strikes Again - A scarcity mindset is killing incumbent governments everywhere.

    Inflationitis Strikes Again - A scarcity mindset is killing incumbent governments everywhere.

    Two years of market research and polling have helped me identify a condition that, if left unchecked, has the power...

    Great expectations, grave concerns

    Great expectations, grave concerns

    What to expect when you’re expecting Trump 2.0? Can he live up to the great expectations he set and alleviate...

    The world’s most dangerous regimes now have a friend in the White House

    The world’s most dangerous regimes now have a friend in the White House

    This week the leader of the free world elected to stop being free. How, then, can it lead? The United...

    Trump can do no wrong. Anger is a virtue. This is the version of reality American voters accepted

    Trump can do no wrong. Anger is a virtue. This is the version of reality American voters accepted

    “I’m mad as hell,” proclaims Howard Beale, protagonist of the 1976 film “Network,” “and I’m not going to take it...

    With Trump's return, another wave of uncertainty washes over Canadian politics

    With Trump's return, another wave of uncertainty washes over Canadian politics

    For Canadians, American democracy is a spectator sport, a source of eternal concern and a measuring stick — a spectacle...

    For progressives, there’s a silver lining to Donald Trump’s victory

    For progressives, there’s a silver lining to Donald Trump’s victory

    Progressive-leaning voters are going to be looking for some kind of silver lining in Donald Trump’s return to power in...

    Trump’s election is a crisis like no other, not only for the U.S. but the world

    Trump’s election is a crisis like no other, not only for the U.S. but the world

    Nothing mattered, in the end. Not the probable dementia, the unfathomable ignorance, the emotional incontinence; not, certainly, the shambling, hate-filled...

    Trump beat Harris because he did what she wouldn’t: Told voters comforting lies they wanted to hear

    Trump beat Harris because he did what she wouldn’t: Told voters comforting lies they wanted to hear

    As the results rolled in on Tuesday night and it became clear that the United States was moving back toward...

    One big winner of the U.S. election: Justin Trudeau

    One big winner of the U.S. election: Justin Trudeau

    As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump piled-up the votes last night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must have been pinching himself...

    There’s no win for Canada in this US election

    There’s no win for Canada in this US election

    As I write this, America is in the process of deciding who will be its next president. By the time...

    Back to the Future: The Predictable Return of Donald Trump

    Back to the Future: The Predictable Return of Donald Trump

    To anyone who has ever covered a U.S. presidential election, one of the most serious indications that the one that...

    News (Continued)

    Conservatives poised to push Trudeau Liberals out of 2nd place in Quebec: poll

      Conservatives poised to push Trudeau Liberals out of 2nd place in Quebec: poll

      The survey found that Poilievre and Trudeau are in a dead heat when it comes to being perceived as the...

      After a brief retreat, politicians are again clamouring for the notwithstanding clause

      After a brief retreat, politicians are again clamouring for the notwithstanding clause

      When a public backlash compelled Ontario Premier Doug Ford to abandon his use of the notwithstanding clause to end a...

      Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

      Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

      Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free. In...

      Trump's border czar says Canadian border is an 'extreme' vulnerability

      Trump's border czar says Canadian border is an 'extreme' vulnerability

      U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border czar says there is an "extreme national security vulnerability" along the Canada-U.S. border that he...



      Canada's digital services tax set for a reckoning with U.S.

      Canada's digital services tax set for a reckoning with U.S.

      The fight over Canada's controversial digital services tax may escalate this week as the deadline looms for the Biden administration...

      Former Canadian Prime Minister Harper Eyed as Alberta Pension Chairman

      Former Canadian Prime Minister Harper Eyed as Alberta Pension Chairman

      Alberta’s government has considered hiring former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to oversee its public pension fund manager, which is...

      Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets

      Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets

      Canada’s ballooning public service has been bracing for spending and job cuts, and now unions are sounding the alarm that...

      Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill

      Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill

      Two Ottawa teens allegedly plotted to bomb a pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill before they were arrested by the RCMP...

      Labour minister pushes for 'deal at the table' after Canada Post union issues strike notice

      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...

      Trudeau says Canada and the U.S. will 'do good things together' with Trump in the White House

      Trudeau says Canada and the U.S. will 'do good things together' with Trump in the White House

      PM says Trump's trade concerns are focused on China. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded an upbeat note Tuesday on the...

      Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer

      Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer

      Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after his third...

      Federal government moves to end port strikes, orders binding arbitration

      Federal government moves to end port strikes, orders binding arbitration

      Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal. The...

      Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

      Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

      Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Donald Trump's re-election in the U.S. will not impact Canada's plan to fight climate change...



      Conservatives lead Liberals by 16 points – Liberals pull ahead of New Democrats

      Conservatives lead Liberals by 16 points – Liberals pull ahead of New Democrats

      The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

      Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?

      Disinformation and Polarization in The Age of AI— Are Democracies at a Tipping Point?

      The two of us were part of a panel discussion at the recent IIC Conference on how disinformation drives polarization...

      Painting Tories as ‘Trump-lite’ not a winning strategy for Liberals post-U.S. election, say strategists

      Painting Tories as ‘Trump-lite’ not a winning strategy for Liberals post-U.S. election, say strategists

      Liberal MPs need to stop comparing Canada’s Conservatives to Donald Trump’s Republicans as that strategy is losing its persuasive power...

      N.S. Tory campaign staffer resigns after alleged vote-buying with Tim's gift cards

      N.S. Tory campaign staffer resigns after alleged vote-buying with Tim's gift cards

      A Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative constituency campaign manager has resigned amid accusations of "vote-buying" with Tim Hortons gift cards.

      Ontario premier floats Mexico's removal from CUSMA agreement

      Ontario premier floats Mexico's removal from CUSMA agreement

      The head of Canada's largest province appears to be dipping his toe into new territory: talking about removing Mexico from...

      Ethics committee reopens Boissonnault inquiry in wake of new ‘Randy’ texts

      Ethics committee reopens Boissonnault inquiry in wake of new ‘Randy’ texts

      The parliamentary ethics committee has called Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault to testify for a third time as newly disclosed...

      Quebec Liberals take shots at Pablo Rodriguez and Justin Trudeau over economic record

      Quebec Liberals take shots at Pablo Rodriguez and Justin Trudeau over economic record

      The race for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party has not yet officially begun, but Canada’s economic performance under...

      Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post

      Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post

      The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post. The notice is for both the...

      Former finance minister Bill Morneau questions if it's the 'right time' for emissions cap following Trump re-election

      Former finance minister Bill Morneau questions if it's the 'right time' for emissions cap following Trump re-election

      Following the re-election of former U.S. president Donald Trump, former finance minister Bill Morneau says the Canadian government should re-evaluate...

      ‘He will be gone,’ Canadians react to Elon Musk’s predictions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau losing the election

      ‘He will be gone,’ Canadians react to Elon Musk’s predictions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau losing the election

      Canadians are reacting to Elon Musk’s predictions about Trudeau losing in the upcoming election. On Nov. 7, Tesla founder Elon...

      N.S. municipalities defend housing fund Conservatives have promised to cut

      N.S. municipalities defend housing fund Conservatives have promised to cut

      Some Nova Scotia municipal leaders are defending a funding stream the federal Conservatives say they will cut if elected, calling...

      Ottawa disputes ArriveCan contractor’s claims in response to lawsuit

      Ottawa disputes ArriveCan contractor’s claims in response to lawsuit

      The federal government is disputing an IT staffing firm’s claims in a lawsuit that says it has been unfairly suspended...

      Business advocacy group says Ottawa shouldn't tax carbon rebates

      Business advocacy group says Ottawa shouldn't tax carbon rebates

      A small business advocacy group is re-upping calls to eliminate the carbon tax, after it says members learned the Canada...

      Top Trump White House pick has strong view on Canada's government. It's not flattering

      Top Trump White House pick has strong view on Canada's government. It's not flattering

      Trump's reported choice for national security adviser can't wait to see the Liberals lose next election. The man reportedly tapped...

      'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

      'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

      The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday's...

      Canadians expected to feel the pain as port lockouts threaten more than $1 billion worth of imports every day

      Canadians expected to feel the pain as port lockouts threaten more than $1 billion worth of imports every day

      The Liberals are being pushed to intervene in labour unrest at the country’s ports, which have been shut down by...

      Thousands gather in Ottawa for Remembrance Day tribute to Canada's veterans

      Thousands gather in Ottawa for Remembrance Day tribute to Canada's veterans

      Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters are gathering at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those...

      Here’s how right-wing voices are arguing Donald Trump’s win proves Joe Biden lost in 2020

      Here’s how right-wing voices are arguing Donald Trump’s win proves Joe Biden lost in 2020

      Donald Trump’s second presidential victory was a lot of things — a comeback for the ages for a convicted felon...

      'I get goosebumps': Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day

      'I get goosebumps': Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day

      OTTAWA -- An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of silence in St. John's, N.L....

      Canada’s answer to Trump 2.0 worries? Everything’s fine.

      Canada’s answer to Trump 2.0 worries? Everything’s fine.

      Trudeau and his top ministers insist they’re ready for the next White House. When Donald Trump returns to the White...

      US Poli

      Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general

      Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general

      WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of...

      Trump picks ex-Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Rubio for Secretary of State

      Trump picks ex-Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Rubio for Secretary of State

      WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and...

      Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State

      Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State

      WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary...

      Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a 'smooth' transition of power from Biden

      Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a 'smooth' transition of power from Biden

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump made a victor's return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a lengthy...

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      Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

      Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

      ROME (AP) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella sharply rebuked Elon Musk on Wednesday for weighing in on Italian court rulings...

      US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

      US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

      BRUSSELS (AP) -- President Joe Biden intends to bolster U.S. military support to Ukraine in the final months of his...

      Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer

      Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer

      Chris Wallace says he's leaving CNN after three years and, at age 77, is eager to see what a transformed...

      Church of England head Justin Welby resigns after sex abuse coverup controversy

      Church of England head Justin Welby resigns after sex abuse coverup controversy

      Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, has resigned after...

      Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

      Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man...

      Think Tank

      European North: NATO’s new northern flank

      European North: NATO’s new northern flank

      If a NATO-Russia confrontation is coming, it could very well start in the European Arctic. Canada, as an Arctic neighbour...

      Climate Impact Auctions: Increasing the Effectiveness of Global Climate Finance

        Climate Impact Auctions: Increasing the Effectiveness of Global Climate Finance

        Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) represent around 72 per cent of global greenhouse-gas emissions, and the proportion is growing. Without...

        South Korea Considers Response to North Korean Troops in Russia

        South Korea Considers Response to North Korean Troops in Russia

        The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, reported by South Korean intelligence on October 18, is raising tensions...


        Substacks

        A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

        Treasury Board no access-to-info leader

        Treasury Board no access-to-info leader

        Treasury Board of Canada, a central agency of the federal government, is Ottawa’s cheerleader for access to information. The institution...

        Israel’s secret plan to “Iraq-ify” Gaza

        Israel’s secret plan to “Iraq-ify” Gaza

        Israel’s far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a secret plan for Gaza as his defence forces continue to bomb, displace...

        Why pro-Palestinian activists are so frustrated

        Why pro-Palestinian activists are so frustrated

        If you or someone you know has been active in the pro-Palestinian movement, you may have noticed this trend. There...

        Podcasts

        Trump won. So how did the Democrats lose?

          Trump won. So how did the Democrats lose?

          One of the great things about any presidential election cycle is the chance to discover a new crop of American...

          What if there was a better way to fight the climate crisis?

            What if there was a better way to fight the climate crisis?

            We tend to see the challenge we face in terms of raw numbers and targets that need to be hit...

            Hasan Piker on how Trump seized online culture

              Hasan Piker on how Trump seized online culture

              For decades, conservatives worried about losing the fight for cultural relevancy. During his campaign, Donald Trump aggressively courted Gen Z...

              Alberta vs. Texas: how two oil giants are taking on clean energy

                Alberta vs. Texas: how two oil giants are taking on clean energy

                Alberta and Texas have a lot in common. Both have independent western cultures, great country music, and each lead their...