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Doug Ford under attack in Super Bowl ads

Doug Ford under attack in Super Bowl ads

Doug Ford’s campaign fumble is getting the Super Bowl spotlight.Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie will be airing two different 30-second commercials during the NFL championship game Sunday night between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Liberal Party of Canada announces French, English leadership debates in Montreal

Liberal Party of Canada announces French, English leadership debates in Montreal

The Liberal Party of Canada announced Saturday afternoon it will host two leadership debates — one in English and another...

Trudeau in Paris ahead of global artificial intelligence summit

Trudeau in Paris ahead of global artificial intelligence summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris today, where he's scheduled to take part in events leading up to the...

The calls are growing for action on energy. But what’s the next step for Canada?

The calls are growing for action on energy. But what’s the next step for Canada?

As the threat of tariffs hangs over the economy, industry players say expanding Canada’s energy sector and diversifying its customer...

Liberal MPs Battiste and Kelloway spar over nomination for same Nova Scotia seat

Liberal MPs Battiste and Kelloway spar over nomination for same Nova Scotia seat

A war of words is raging between Nova Scotia Liberal MPs Mike Kelloway and Jaime Battiste over who should be...

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Ontario Election 2025: A Stable Race with Some Dynamic Undercurrents

Ontario Election 2025: A Stable Race with Some Dynamic Undercurrents

From February 4 to 6, 2025, we conducted a representative online survey of 2,000 eligible voters in Ontario. This is...

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 45.9, Liberals 30.1, NDP 15.7, Greens 6.5

Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 45.9, Liberals 30.1, NDP 15.7, Greens 6.5

The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 900 Ontarians aged 18 years and over three...



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Pierre Poilievre was riding a Trump-like wave. Is it about to drown him?

Pierre Poilievre was riding a Trump-like wave. Is it about to drown him?

Susan Delacourt: Donald Trump is no friend to progressives in Canada, to state the obvious. But I’m sure I’m not...

The Case for Foreign Aid

The Case for Foreign Aid

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Internal trade barriers need dismantling

Internal trade barriers need dismantling

Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the "special relationship"...

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How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

How Team Canada can overcome Trump tariffs

Let's build pipelines in all directions using steel from Ontario and Quebec, and workers from everywhere

It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

One of Canada’s strongest trading partners is … Canada! Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy...



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Danielle Smith insists she's not guilty of anything, but will that be enough?

Danielle Smith insists she's not guilty of anything, but will that be enough?

'As premier, I was not involved in any wrongdoing,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, responding to allegations of political interference...

Trudeau Liberals say they were wrong about almost everything so re-elect them

Trudeau Liberals say they were wrong about almost everything so re-elect them

Call it the great deception – the federal Liberals suddenly claiming they’ve seen the light on all of the mistakes...

Donald Trump has thrown a massive obstacle onto Pierre Poilievre’s path to power

Donald Trump has thrown a massive obstacle onto Pierre Poilievre’s path to power

For Conservative strategists, this wasn’t supposed to happen. Just a few weeks ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appeared to be...

Big allegations — Danielle Smith, come out, come out wherever you are

Big allegations — Danielle Smith, come out, come out wherever you are

We have questions. We have no answers. It is said we will hear from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Next Saturday...

Ad loses more votes than it wins

Ad loses more votes than it wins

The editorial in today’s newspaper discussed the changes that have occurred in public opinion polls over the past month. What...

Let’s Not Let the Crisis of Donald Trump go to Waste

Let’s Not Let the Crisis of Donald Trump go to Waste

“Never let a good crisis go to waste,” Winston Churchill quipped during the Second World War. Now, it is time...

Trudeau: Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing' | Political Pulse Panel

Trudeau: Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing' | Political Pulse Panel

Party insiders discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comment that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to make Canada the 51st state...

Bonnie Crombie must take a big swing on a health care election

Bonnie Crombie must take a big swing on a health care election

If the world was fair and Ontario was operating according to typical rules of political gravity, Bonnie Crombie would be...

Doug Ford has to convince Ontarians he is their protector

Doug Ford has to convince Ontarians he is their protector

My editor has asked me to answer a simple question: How can Doug Ford’s PCs win—and win bigger?

The Greens need to make this the Greenbelt election

The Greens need to make this the Greenbelt election

Success looks different for the Green Party of Ontario compared to the PCs, Liberals or NDP in a first-past-the-post, winner-take-all...



Mark Carney was made for this moment

Mark Carney was made for this moment

Donald Trump isn’t joking about annexing Canada. That’s the message that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared with a group of...

Donald Trump may just cost Canada’s Conservatives the election

Donald Trump may just cost Canada’s Conservatives the election

Last weekend at a National Basketball Association (NBA) game in Toronto between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers, the...

Trump’s tariff position is weakening. We need to make ours stronger

Trump’s tariff position is weakening. We need to make ours stronger

We may not have been traditionally considered an adversary, but we are now — and we should reciprocate that sentiment

Reduce our dependence on the U.S.? Sure, but it’s a lot harder than it sounds
Trump’s tariff war will hit Americans where it hurts: in the French fries

Trump’s tariff war will hit Americans where it hurts: in the French fries

For a country notorious for going to war over oil, the United States seems to be overlooking a different kind...

Why Canadians need to hold onto their anger at Donald Trump

Why Canadians need to hold onto their anger at Donald Trump

Canadians are mad. Oh boy, are we mad! I feel it; I bet you feel it too. Almost every commentator...

Trump's 'trade war' is actually a wake-up call, Canada

Trump's 'trade war' is actually a wake-up call, Canada

If this is a war, we’ve been losing it for decades — long before the first tariff shot was threatened...

Introducing Lora-Lynn, Sophie, and Tony: The typical voters of today’s Liberal Party of Canada

Introducing Lora-Lynn, Sophie, and Tony: The typical voters of today’s Liberal Party of Canada

In a previous column for The Hub, I explored the “core” Liberal Party base, estimating it to be surprisingly small...

In the fight against Trump, Canada needs First Nations people

In the fight against Trump, Canada needs First Nations people

If you don’t want “O Canada” downgraded from an anthem to a land acknowledgement, then Canadians need to work with...

Unity, not division, is the path forward
Consumers win when companies invest in broadband networks
Doug Ford's love affair with Trump and Musk shows he can't be trusted

Doug Ford's love affair with Trump and Musk shows he can't be trusted

Three weeks from election day, Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives are well ahead of their opponents in the polls...

Location, location, location: building much-needed homes on safer ground could save Canada billions of dollars
Justin Trudeau’s final disgrace: Leaving Parliament prorogued during a crisis
Trump, Tariffs, and the World Trade Organization

Trump, Tariffs, and the World Trade Organization

In the face of Donald Trump’s disruptive approach to trade, it is not unreasonable to question whether negotiated, ratified, and...

Trump’s anti-trans attacks will embolden Poilievre

Trump’s anti-trans attacks will embolden Poilievre

As Canadians cope with the chaos that the second Donald Trump administration rains down on them, with ever-present threats of...

The end of US soft power?

The end of US soft power?

The world’s wake-up call came at 3 a.m. In the early darkness on Saturday, Feb. 1, USAID was suddenly shut...

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‘Canada First rally’ expected to be major rebranding of Conservative campaign, say senior Tories

‘Canada First rally’ expected to be major rebranding of Conservative campaign, say senior Tories

The Conservative Party’s upcoming rally in Ottawa is expected to serve as a major rebranding effort, shifting the focus from...

B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States...

‘I was not involved in any wrongdoing’: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to allegations

‘I was not involved in any wrongdoing’: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to allegations

After three days of silence surrounding explosive allegations concerning the procurement and contracting process at Alberta Health Services (AHS), Premier...

Good Talk -- Has Trump Just Put The Liberals Back In The Game?

Good Talk -- Has Trump Just Put The Liberals Back In The Game?

The polls suggest it, the Liberals think it, and the Conservatives look like they're trying to reposition because of it...



Liberal leadership hopefuls are turning away from some of Justin Trudeau’s policies. Here’s what they say they’ll actually support

Liberal leadership hopefuls are turning away from some of Justin Trudeau’s policies. Here’s what they say they’ll actually support

Defence spending is hot. The consumer carbon price is not. And at least two “czars” are on offer to help...

'Should I just laugh?': Energy experts question Freeland's pledge to push LNG

'Should I just laugh?': Energy experts question Freeland's pledge to push LNG

OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland's pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to allies is drawing skeptical reactions...

Premier Smith remains silent as calls for resignation grow louder following AHS political interference allegations

Premier Smith remains silent as calls for resignation grow louder following AHS political interference allegations

Alberta’s premier is not offering any comment amidst the firing of Alberta Health Services’ former CEO, which comes with allegations...

Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan's funeral

    Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan's funeral

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon on Friday to attend the Aga Khan's funeral. Trudeau was expected to...

    Washington's view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?

    Washington's view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?

    Ottawa has started taking him seriously. Americans can't believe it's real. In normal times, a G7 and NATO leader accusing...

    Trudeau heads to Europe to shore up alliances in face of Trump threats

    Trudeau heads to Europe to shore up alliances in face of Trump threats

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to strengthen Canada's trade and security ties over the next five days with European...

    The inside story of a high-stakes call between Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump as the tariff deadline loomed

    The inside story of a high-stakes call between Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump as the tariff deadline loomed

    American President Donald Trump raised a long list of complaints against Canada and said the Canada-U.S. boundary could disappear when...

    1st Mountie to wear a turban among trio of new senators appointed by Justin Trudeau

      1st Mountie to wear a turban among trio of new senators appointed by Justin Trudeau

      The first RCMP officer to wear a turban on the job is now a Canadian senator. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

      Freeland targeted by 'malicious' WeChat campaign with alleged ties to China: Threat task force

      Freeland targeted by 'malicious' WeChat campaign with alleged ties to China: Threat task force

      Chrystia Freeland's Liberal leadership campaign has been targeted by "co-ordinated and malicious activity" traced back to a WeChat account accused...

      Leaked audio: Trudeau says Trump wants to annex Canada for its critical minerals

      Leaked audio: Trudeau says Trump wants to annex Canada for its critical minerals

      In closed-door session with business leaders, PM suggests 51st state talk is serious and says Canada needs to mend fences...

      Canadians pick Mark Carney over Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould to negotiate with Donald Trump: Nanos survey

      Canadians pick Mark Carney over Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould to negotiate with Donald Trump: Nanos survey

      Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney would do the best job at negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump, over Conservative Leader...

      Canadian warship commander relieved of duty due to ‘loss of confidence’

      Canadian warship commander relieved of duty due to ‘loss of confidence’

      The commander of a Canadian warship deployed to the Indo-Pacific region has been relieved of duty effective immediately due to...

      Ontario election: ‘Hot mic’ gaffe carries risks but Doug Ford’s Tories still lead, poll suggests

      Ontario election: ‘Hot mic’ gaffe carries risks but Doug Ford’s Tories still lead, poll suggests

      Doug Ford’s ”hot mic” gaffe about wanting Donald Trump to win the U.S. presidency may not have damaged the Progressive...

      Joly won't say whether 'abhorrent' Trump pitch to clear Gaza means ethnic cleansing

      Joly won't say whether 'abhorrent' Trump pitch to clear Gaza means ethnic cleansing

      Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly won't say whether she thinks U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing ethnic cleansing in the...

      Karina Gould raises $125K needed to pay latest Liberal leadership race fee

      Karina Gould raises $125K needed to pay latest Liberal leadership race fee

      Former House leader Karina Gould says she raised the $125,000 required of Liberal leadership candidates before Friday's deadline, allowing her...

      Legault would likely now support major LNG project in Quebec, says Fitzgibbon

      Legault would likely now support major LNG project in Quebec, says Fitzgibbon

      Quebec Premier François Legault would likely support new oil and gas infrastructure in the province that would transform Alberta’s natural...

      Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness

      Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness

      Comment by Churchill tour operator called unfunny by party member who volunteers to feed homeless. Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership...

      Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

      Denis Coderre's leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

      QUEBEC -- The Quebec Liberal Party says it won't accept the candidacy of former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre for its...

      Will the Supreme Court allow a tort of family violence to be created?

      Will the Supreme Court allow a tort of family violence to be created?

      The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear an appeal about whether or not the Ontario Superior Court should...

      Trudeau tells business leaders at economic summit Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing'

      Trudeau tells business leaders at economic summit Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing'

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat...

      Nearly 70% of Canadians think less of U.S. due to Trump tariffs: Ipsos

      Nearly 70% of Canadians think less of U.S. due to Trump tariffs: Ipsos

      U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and talk about making Canada the 51st state have made Canadians angry — very...

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      Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

      Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

      Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the "special relationship"...

      Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

      Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

      A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive...

      Trump says he's ending Biden's classified intelligence briefings in payback move

      Trump says he's ending Biden's classified intelligence briefings in payback move

      PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's revoking former President Joe Biden's access to government...

      19 states sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans' personal data

      19 states sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans' personal data

      Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing...

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      Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

      Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

      The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek's chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending...

      Researchers link DeepSeek's blockbuster chatbot to Chinese telecom banned from doing business in US

      Researchers link DeepSeek's blockbuster chatbot to Chinese telecom banned from doing business in US

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- The website of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, whose chatbot became the most downloaded app in...

      Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

      Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

      OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Elon Musk's lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the...

      China counters with tariffs on U.S. products. It will also investigate Google

        China counters with tariffs on U.S. products. It will also investigate Google

        China countered President Donald Trump’s across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday, as well as...

        Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

          Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

          A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene...

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          Trump’s Non-Stop Trade War: Tariffs Are Only the Beginning

          Trump’s Non-Stop Trade War: Tariffs Are Only the Beginning

          U.S. President Donald Trump made many promises on the campaign trail, but repeatedly returned to the application of tariffs as...

          A Faulty Case: Deconstructing Trump’s Call for a Trade War on Canada

          A Faulty Case: Deconstructing Trump’s Call for a Trade War on Canada

          On February 1, 2025, Canada found itself on the brink of a devastating trade war with the United States. As...


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          Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

          Justin Trudeau: Could he have escaped the generational truism of Mike + the Mechanics?

          In the words of Mike + the Mechanics from The Living Years, "Every generation blames the one before and all...

          Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

          Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

          The Liberal government has launched a project to reduce the overwhelming number of older, English-speaking men who receive Order of...

          Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

          Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

          Wracked by energy, food and medicine shortages, the Cuban government is asking Ottawa for a break on its multimillion-dollar Canadian...

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          Trump wants to absorb Canada, says Trudeau

            Trump wants to absorb Canada, says Trudeau

            Canada got a temporary reprieve from Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the fight is far from over — and may be...

            How to make Canada better in a crisis, with Alasdair Roberts

              How to make Canada better in a crisis, with Alasdair Roberts

              Peter Mazereeuw talks with Alasdair Roberts about the reasons Canada's governments have struggled to work together to achieve big things...

              The Numbers: Something's happening in the polls

                The Numbers: Something's happening in the polls

                The trend is getting irrefutable — the Liberals have reversed their slide since Justin Trudeau’s resignation. But just how competitive...

                Is the U.S. tariff delay a win for Trudeau?

                  Is the U.S. tariff delay a win for Trudeau?

                  At Issue this week: U.S. President Donald Trump gives Canada a 30-day break from punishing tariffs in exchange for more...