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China, Saudi Arabia should pay up to help the planet cope with climate change: Guilbeault

China, Saudi Arabia should pay up to help the planet cope with climate change: Guilbeault

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday he wants China and Saudi Arabia to contribute money to international efforts to help poorer countries struggling with the worst effects of climate change. Guilbeault will be heading to the annual United Nations climate summit, COP29, in Azerbaijan next week. There, countries are expected to negotiate a new international target to collect the trillions...

Canadian trade survived the first Trump presidency. Here's how it can survive the second

Canadian trade survived the first Trump presidency. Here's how it can survive the second

Here we go again. Canadian industries are bracing for chaos, discord and, above all, tariffs. Donald Trump's sweeping presidential election...

Via Rail's performance has gone from bad to worse — and it's costing the company millions

Via Rail's performance has gone from bad to worse — and it's costing the company millions

Cédryk Coderre was one of dozens of travellers left stranded on a Via Rail train for 10 hours earlier this...

Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks

Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks

The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company...

Trump Wins - Again

Trump Wins - Again

No encore edition this Wednesday, instead this is the real deal. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House...

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86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

As federal and provincial governments continue to look for new ways to address concerns Canadians have with the current healthcare...

Conservatives 40, Liberals 24, NDP 21

Conservatives 40, Liberals 24, NDP 21

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Opinion

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...

News

Ottawa refers three new cases of alleged contracting ‘time theft’ to RCMP

Ottawa refers three new cases of alleged contracting ‘time theft’ to RCMP

The federal government has referred three new cases of alleged contracting fraud to the RCMP and said further referrals can...

Canada preparing for influx of U.S. migrants facing deportation after Trump’s victory

Canada preparing for influx of U.S. migrants facing deportation after Trump’s victory

RCMP in Quebec say they have prepared contingency plans in case of an influx of migrants from the United States...

Politician's Pen

Strong institutions, strong democracy, strong Canada.
Improving Supply Chain Security: Kicking Forced Labour Out

Improving Supply Chain Security: Kicking Forced Labour Out

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers quickly realized that Canada and the West severely lacked the capacity to produce critical (and...



Opinion (Continued)

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...

Donald Trump, Mr. Invincible, has triumphed once again

Donald Trump, Mr. Invincible, has triumphed once again

Donald Trump has lived his life with a horseshoe in his sphincter and a different set of rules. He was...

Trump’s Stunning Victory

Trump’s Stunning Victory

Polls got it wrong. Pundits got it wrong. Donald Trump, who won a second presidential election Tuesday with 51% of...

Canada and Trump II: We Don’t Need a Minister of American Relations

Canada and Trump II: We Don’t Need a Minister of American Relations

As part of the Trudeau government’s preparation for a second Trump administration, the idea of a minister dedicated to Canada’s...

Trump’s spectacular comeback was fuelled by America’s angst

Trump’s spectacular comeback was fuelled by America’s angst

Barely two years ago, Donald Trump looked like a spent force. After leading the Republican Party to a midterm-election shellacking...

Donald Trump’s win is an unmistakable cry of rebellion

Donald Trump’s win is an unmistakable cry of rebellion

The election of Donald Trump is a shout across the American stage, an unmistakable cry of rebellion, a clear expression...



Predictability hangs in the balance as Justin Trudeau’s government awaits results of the U.S. presidential election

Predictability hangs in the balance as Justin Trudeau’s government awaits results of the U.S. presidential election

The tag line on one of the new Liberal ads — “We won’t go back” — is a very unsubtle...

The oil and gas emissions cap might be Trudeau's last chance

The oil and gas emissions cap might be Trudeau's last chance

Like most governments that are long in the tooth and low in the polls, there aren’t many issues left that...

Ritual Scapegoating vs. Divide-and-Conquer: The Role of Fed-Prov in Provincial Election Season

Ritual Scapegoating vs. Divide-and-Conquer: The Role of Fed-Prov in Provincial Election Season

We are in the middle of election season. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick have all had provincial elections in...

BC Conservative leader John Rustad never should have been a contender. Progressives across the country should learn the lessons of his rise

BC Conservative leader John Rustad never should have been a contender. Progressives across the country should learn the lessons of his rise

John Rustad shouldn’t have been a contender. Last year, the BC Conservative party leader — who himself was ejected from...

Historian Timothy Snyder has an important warning on Trump’s threat to global democracy
The Defence Department just gave Trump a bigger stick to whack us with
U.S. presidential election may reveal if the clock strikes 13

U.S. presidential election may reveal if the clock strikes 13

Tomorrow’s American presidential election may reveal if the clock strikes 13, the way it does in the opening line of...

Between wars and fears of fascism in the U.S., there’s plenty to be scared about

Between wars and fears of fascism in the U.S., there’s plenty to be scared about

As I write this on Halloween, things are darn scary. Wars, the rise of bots pushing conspiracies, the American you-know-what...

The worst parts of American politics are creeping into Canada. Here’s why

The worst parts of American politics are creeping into Canada. Here’s why

It is the question bedevilling progressive-leaning people north and south of the Canada-U.S. border throughout this raucous, election-filled fall —...

If America votes in a fascist this week, the whole world should worry

If America votes in a fascist this week, the whole world should worry

Just a few days from now, while two major nuclear powers wage war in Europe and the Middle East and...



Pierre Poilievre says it’s ‘not fair’ for Liberals to turn on Justin Trudeau. Is he right?

Pierre Poilievre says it’s ‘not fair’ for Liberals to turn on Justin Trudeau. Is he right?

Susan Delacourt: The current Liberal leadership drama has had a lot of people riveted over the past couple of weeks...

Donald Trump is going to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Here are three reasons why

Donald Trump is going to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Here are three reasons why

If there is one thing I’ve learned in my time writing this column, it’s that readers, especially those who read...

True reconciliation means there is no place for residential ‘school’ denialism in Canada

True reconciliation means there is no place for residential ‘school’ denialism in Canada

Kimberly Murray, Independent Special Interlocutor of Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and burial sites, issued her final report on October...

Liberals launch digital ad campaign | Political Pulse Panel

Liberals launch digital ad campaign | Political Pulse Panel

After a few tough weeks, some Liberal MPs emerged from caucus saying they felt relieved and reassured after a briefing...

The Liberals can win back young voters with this one simple trick

The Liberals can win back young voters with this one simple trick

Live by the youth vote, die by the youth vote. That’s been the story of Justin Trudeau’s nine years in...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces a leadership review this weekend and she knows who she has to keep happy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces a leadership review this weekend and she knows who she has to keep happy

To survive a leadership review at this weekend’s United Conservative Party convention, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is relying on two...

The U.S. is about to be thrown into chaos. The only real question is for how long
Canada-EU Digital Pact: Strengthening Economic Sovereignty and Global Leadership
A Trump victory represents a dangerous threat for Canada

A Trump victory represents a dangerous threat for Canada

If Donald Trump survives the unhinged belligerence of his campaign, and wins the presidency, it will be splendid news for...

Canada’s new ‘relationship’ with the U.S. could be our most vulnerable
Here’s why Pierre Poilievre is afraid of a properly funded CBC

Here’s why Pierre Poilievre is afraid of a properly funded CBC

No wonder Pierre Poilievre wants to defund the CBC. The public broadcaster has barely shown him any deference. Let’s start...

Political endorsements: Help or hurt trust in journalism?

Political endorsements: Help or hurt trust in journalism?

Smart or spineless? Should newspapers endorse candidates or does it undermine their objectivity? When Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos announced...

Ford's $200 bribe hits Ontario mailboxes before early vote

Ford's $200 bribe hits Ontario mailboxes before early vote

If you’re a resident of Ontario, the Ford government is sending you a cheque for $200. The move was announced...

News (Continued)

What might Donald Trump's election win mean for Canadians

What might Donald Trump's election win mean for Canadians

Following president-elect Donald Trump’s decisive election victory, there are sure to be significant knock-on effects for Canada. While this will...

Trump return to White House will test ‘rocky’ relationship with Trudeau

Trump return to White House will test ‘rocky’ relationship with Trudeau

President-elect Donald Trump is someone who ‘carries a grudge,’ but Trudeau must find a way to ‘make the relationship work,’...

Ford urges president-elect Trump to 'bet big' on Ontario-U.S. trade

    Ford urges president-elect Trump to 'bet big' on Ontario-U.S. trade

    Premier Doug Ford congratulated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in a statement Wednesday that also pitched continued economic co-operation between Ontario...

    Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election

    Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election

    Quebec Premier Francois Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a wave of migrants coming to the province following...



    Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

    Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

    Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours...

    Canada, prepare for the big squeeze. Trump will press on several sensitive fronts

    Canada, prepare for the big squeeze. Trump will press on several sensitive fronts

    Canada, prepare for the big squeeze. A new Trump administration is likely to press this country on multiple fronts: trade...

    Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy

    Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy

    As Canadians wake up to news that Donald Trump will return to the White House, the president-elect's protectionist stance is...

    'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win

    'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win

    Canadian cabinet ministers are offering reassurances and urging calm after learning former president Donald Trump will be heading back to...

    Bank of Canada Warns of ‘Tinkering’ With Mortgage Rules

    Bank of Canada Warns of ‘Tinkering’ With Mortgage Rules

    The Bank of Canada’s second in command cautioned against “tinkering too much with the mortgage market” to fix housing affordability...

    Ottawa proposes elimination of ‘screen scraping’ in open banking legislation

    Ottawa proposes elimination of ‘screen scraping’ in open banking legislation

    The federal government plans to use forthcoming legislation on open banking to crack down on a data-harvesting method known as...

    At least 17 Conservative MPs advocated for money from a housing program Poilievre vows to cut

    At least 17 Conservative MPs advocated for money from a housing program Poilievre vows to cut

    More than a dozen Conservatives wrote to the federal government on behalf of communities in their ridings calling for them...

    UN Palestinian rapporteur faces backlash after press conference on Parliament Hill

    UN Palestinian rapporteur faces backlash after press conference on Parliament Hill

    A United Nations special rapporteur accused Israel of aiming “to erase the Palestinians” in a Parliament Hill press conference on...

    Canada braces for trade shocks as Trump wins second presidential term

    Canada braces for trade shocks as Trump wins second presidential term

    In a historic comeback, Donald Trump returns for a second term as president leading the polarized nation. To prepare for...



    The ‘third scenario’ preoccupying Canada’s government as the U.S. votes

    The ‘third scenario’ preoccupying Canada’s government as the U.S. votes

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has received multiple briefings on the possibility of prolonged unrest or even violence in the wake...

    Doubt grows that feds’ promise to boost forced labour ban will materialize as House committee deplores ‘inaction’

    Doubt grows that feds’ promise to boost forced labour ban will materialize as House committee deplores ‘inaction’

    The Liberal inaction on a budget pledge to strengthen the forced labour import ban is “deplorable,” according to members of...

    House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

    House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

    Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall...

    Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

      Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

      Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president...

      Harjit Sajjan denies special treatment for Afghan Sikhs during Kabul evacuation in 2021

      Harjit Sajjan denies special treatment for Afghan Sikhs during Kabul evacuation in 2021

      Former defence minister Harjit Sajjan acknowledged the head of a Canadian Sikh charity called him directly to ask for special...

      DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows

      DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows

      Compliance by the Department of National Defence with the Access to Information Act decreased in the last fiscal year as...

      Poilievre accuses Trudeau of sowing 'divisions' that led to Brampton's violent temple clash

      Poilievre accuses Trudeau of sowing 'divisions' that led to Brampton's violent temple clash

      In a testy exchange in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

      Canada raises concerns over reported Russian plot targeting planes destined for North America

      Canada raises concerns over reported Russian plot targeting planes destined for North America

      Ottawa says it has expressed concerns to Russia about reports that it plotted to put camouflaged incendiary devices aboard cargo...

      86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

      86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

      As federal and provincial governments continue to look for new ways to address concerns Canadians have with the current healthcare...

      Government calls $9M condo purchase an 'operational decision'

      Government calls $9M condo purchase an 'operational decision'

      Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly defends the purchase of a $9 million condo for the Consulate General of New York...

      Canadian linked to Russian influence campaign refuses to answer MPs' questions

      Canadian linked to Russian influence campaign refuses to answer MPs' questions

      The House of Commons is being asked to consider whether Lauren Chen — a Canadian influencer accused of aiding a...

      Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

      Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

      OTTAWA -- Information commissioner Caroline Maynard is slated to answer questions from MPs today on her proposed reappointment.

      Rachel Chernos Lin beats Anthony Furey in Don Valley West byelection

      Rachel Chernos Lin beats Anthony Furey in Don Valley West byelection

      The chair of the Toronto District School Board, backed by prominent Liberal politicians, has fended off a challenge from a...

      Preparation for next U.S. president started months ago, Trudeau's cabinet says

      Preparation for next U.S. president started months ago, Trudeau's cabinet says

      The Canadian government is in a better position to manage trade negotiations with the next American president than it was...

      5 takeaways from Canada’s draft rules for an oil and gas emissions cap

      5 takeaways from Canada’s draft rules for an oil and gas emissions cap

      Canadian government ministers introduced new details of their oil and gas emissions cap plan on Monday. If the federal draft...

      Australian foreign minister raises allegations with Indian counterpart of targeting Sikhs in Canada

      Australian foreign minister raises allegations with Indian counterpart of targeting Sikhs in Canada

      Australia’s foreign minister said Tuesday she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada...

      Another Tory MP wants Liberal housing money that Pierre Poilievre has pledged to cut

      Another Tory MP wants Liberal housing money that Pierre Poilievre has pledged to cut

      Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser is exposing another Opposition Conservative MP who has voiced a desire for federal money from...

      Singh and May are welcome in N.S. campaign, but Trudeau and Poilievre not so much

      Singh and May are welcome in N.S. campaign, but Trudeau and Poilievre not so much

      Voters hoping to meet the leader of a national political party during the Nova Scotia election are going to be...

      'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

      'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

      Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply...

      UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

      UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

      The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of...

      US Poli

      Trump Wins - Again

      Trump Wins - Again

      No encore edition this Wednesday, instead this is the real deal. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House...

      The Latest: Harris calls President-elect Trump to congratulate him on win

      The Latest: Harris calls President-elect Trump to congratulate him on win

      Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former...

      Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

      Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump 's impending return to the White House means he'll want to stand up an entirely...

      Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

        Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

        Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president...

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        Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

        Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

        NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO...

        Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high

        Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high

        LONDON (AP) -- The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's...

        Israel's Netanyahu dismisses defence minister in surprise announcement

        Israel's Netanyahu dismisses defence minister in surprise announcement

        Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. Netanyahu and Gallant...

        Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

          Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

          Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media...

          America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

          America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

          BERLIN (AP) -- The United States' European allies are bracing for an America that's less interested in them no matter...

          Think Tank

          Commodities as weapons: How Russia’s natural resources are fuelling its imperialistic aggression against the West

          Commodities as weapons: How Russia’s natural resources are fuelling its imperialistic aggression against the West

          Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused a series of economic and geopolitical shocks that have jolted the...

          Canada and the Interoperability Challenge

          Canada and the Interoperability Challenge

          Western militaries have been actively developing the emerging concept of pan-domain operations (also sometimes referred to as multi-domain operations). This...

          Canada’s “as is” Contract Security Program and the Aggregate Risk Profile of the Nation

          Canada’s “as is” Contract Security Program and the Aggregate Risk Profile of the Nation

          One of the challenges for large bureaucracies is identifying second and third order effects of risk mitigation postures across the...


          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

          The Panel: What Trump means for Canada

            The Panel: What Trump means for Canada

            I’m as confused as you. Or at least, confused enough to bring in some reinforcements. On the morning after the...

            America embraces a second Trump presidency

              America embraces a second Trump presidency

              For months, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris rallied voters with a message: "We're not going back." But as the election...

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                Will the US election also decide Ukraine's fate?

                  Will the US election also decide Ukraine's fate?

                  With the invasion of Ukraine nearing the 1000-day mark, there are questions about where Ukraine's defenders find themselves. Russia has...