Carney says there’s a ‘limit’ to U.S. tariff response, says Canada ‘can stand up for ourselves’
With Canada in the midst of a trade war with the U.S. and facing ongoing sovereignty attacks from U.S. President...
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Carney looks to double down on key European partnerships
In his first foreign trip as prime minister, Mark Carney hopes to deepen and develop trading ties with “two of...
Carney meeting with heads of national security agencies in second day as PM-designate
Prime minister-designate Mark Carney is spending part of his second day as Liberal leader meeting with the heads of Canada’s...
Freeland plans tax cuts for middle class, eliminate GST on new homes for young Canadians
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland is promising to cut income taxes for 11 million Canadians within the first year of...
BoC cuts key interest rate to 3% as tariff threats loom
Canada’s central bank has cut interest rates for a sixth consecutive time as inflation remains around two per cent and...
PM, premiers talk interprovincial trade to shore up Canadian economy: PMO
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers discussed interprovincial trade on Wednesday as a way of shoring up the Canadian...
Freeland to scrap consumer carbon tax if she becomes next Liberal leader: source
As former finance minister Chrystia Freeland prepares to launch a Liberal leadership bid, a source close to her says scrapping...
Canadian government announces new border security plan amid Donald Trump tariff threats
The federal government has laid out a five-pillared approach to boosting border security, though it doesn’t include specifics about where...
Alberta premier says federal border plan coming Monday
The much-anticipated federal plan to address issues at the Canada-U.S. border will be unveiled on Monday according to Alberta Premier...
Opposition leaders talk unity following Trudeau meeting about Trump, minister calls 51st state comment 'teasing'
The prime minister’s emergency meeting with opposition leaders on Tuesday appears to have bolstered a more united front against U.S...
Trudeau to brief opposition leaders on Trump meeting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with all opposition leaders today before question period to brief them about his meeting...
Centre Block renovation facing timeline and budget 'pressures'
The multi-billion-dollar renovation of parliament’s Centre Block building continues to be on time and on budget, but construction crews are...
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...
Man charged after attempting to force his way into the House of Commons: police
On the tenth anniversary of the shooting on Parliament Hill, a man was arrested and charged with trespassing as he...
U.S. becoming more protectionist, former ambassador warns Trudeau cabinet
Canada's former ambassador to the United States warns that our country could be dealing with a more protectionist trade partner...
'This is the Canada team': Former U.S. ambassador to Canada says of Harris VP pick
Following the news of U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman...
Sale of envoy's NYC condo 'expected to exceed' $9M: government
The current official residence for Canada's representative in New York City is "being readied for sale," according to a spokesperson...
Canada's envoy to NYC called to testify about $9M condo purchase on 'Billionaires' Row'
Canada’s Consul General in New York will have to explain the government's decision to buy a $9 million condo in...
Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to fire Canada’s consul general in New York City if the Tories wins the...
Canada's envoy in London hopeful Britain's Labour party will restart trade talks
The Labour Party’s landslide win in the United Kingdom election Thursday is renewing hope that trade talks between Ottawa and...
Defence industry, allies call for Canada to increase military investments
Canada's announcement of an $11.2-billion contract to improve training platforms for the military is getting a lukewarm reception at the...
Trudeau's speech to union delegates took aim at Conservatives
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to the United States targeted U.S. lawmakers, but also his political opponents in Canada, as...
'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues the "Team Canada"(opens in a new tab) charm offensive to U.S. lawmakers and business...
Conservative MP says Chinese hacking attack targeted his personal email
A Conservative MP is challenging claims by House of Commons administration that a China-backed hacking attempt did not impact any...
Saskatchewan isn't remitting the carbon tax on home heating. Why isn't my province following suit?
The war of words over the price on pollution reached a new level this week with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
'A significant overreach': Canada housing plan draws provincial pushback
Jurisdictional jousting has begun over federal funding for housing projects as provincial leaders tell the Trudeau government to stay in...
Companies tied to ArriveCan scandal banned from bidding on federal contracts
The Canadian government moved Wednesday to restrict two firms tied to the controversial ArriveCan app from bidding on future federal...
Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe
News that the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app, was also...
ArriveCan-connected firm GC Strategies given 34 contracts worth $59.8M since 2015
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) confirms GC Strategies Inc., the firm that received the first ArriveCan contract, has been...