'Somebody who knows Canada well': Ambassador says of Trump running mate JD Vance
Canada’s ambassador to the United States says Sen. JD Vance, the recently announced…
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Trudeau Liberals 'under siege' across the country, with Conservatives cracking red 'fortresses' like Toronto and Vancouver: Nanos
Hot on the heels of the Conservatives’ stunning byelection victory in the riding…
NATO head says 'no imminent threat' to alliance member countries NOW PLAYING
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is not worried about military attacks on…
'I expect more': NATO head on Canada's need to increase defence spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more from Canada when it…
Newfoundland premier says Trudeau has shown 'willingness' to carbon tax alternatives
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the prime minister has “shown…
Trudeau shouting 'slava Ukraini' during world leader photo op viewed hundreds of thousands of times online
A video of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shouting “slava Ukraini” — which…
'We need to pull our weight': Top soldier on feds' defence spending record
Outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says Canada is unprepared to meet…
No agreement among parties on releasing names of 'witting' foreign interference participants
The federal parties are still at an impasse over whether the government should…
Ambassador says interactions with Russia 'quite limited' but 'not unfriendly'
Canada’s ambassador to Russia says while Ottawa has “grave concerns” about the…
Trump election victory 'very unlikely,' but 'possible': former FBI director Comey
Former FBI director James Comey says while he believes former U.S. president Donald…
No sign Canada has a plan to reach NATO defence spending target: U.S. NATO ambassador
The U.S. ambassador to NATO says despite the Canadian government claiming to “take…
Walmart, Costco refusing to sign grocery code of conduct 'untenable': industry minister
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says it’s “untenable” for “smaller…
U.S. ambassador 'not aware' of any plans for Trudeau-Trump meeting
Canada’s Ambassador to the United States says she’s “not aware” of any plans for Prime…
Trudeau 'absolutely' best person to lead the Liberals in next election: LeBlanc says
Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he’s not planning a leadership…
Feds hope to table foreign interference legislation next week: LeBlanc
Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he plans to table…
Moe 'will respond' to CRA, insists Saskatchewan has 'paid in full' amid carbon tax audit
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government “will respond” to the Canada…
'Of course, yes': Poland latest European country with interest in Canadian LNG
The President of Poland says his country would “of course” be interested in…
Health minister 'deeply appreciative' of doctors but capital gains changes here to stay
Health Minister Mark Holland says while he is “deeply appreciative” of the work…
'We are declaring our readiness': No decision made yet as Poland declares it's ready to host nuclear weapons
Polish President Andrzej Duda says while no decision has been made around whether…
'We recognize it's a very challenging time': Minister insists budget won't blunt innovation
Despite significant criticisms from business owners and entrepreneurs that parts…
Conservatives won't say whether they'd reverse capital gains tax change
Despite expressing vehement opposition to the newly unveiled federal budget,…
Permanent immigration levels 'in the right place': Fraser
Housing Minister and former immigration minister Sean Fraser says Canada’s…
Conservative lead over Liberals narrows while NDP support drops: Nanos
The federal Liberals are narrowing the months-old gap with the Conservative…
Greece would 'absolutely' be interested in purchasing Canadian LNG: Greek PM
Greece would “of course” be interested in purchasing Canada’s liquefied natural…
'We haven't made a decision on that': Feds consulting on post-2030 carbon tax hikes
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says “no decision has…
Liberal MP Housefather not ruling out crossing the floor to the Conservatives
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather — who said Tuesday he was “reflecting” on his…
'An unbelievable father': Mark Mulroney reflects on father's legacy, says he 'always made us feel special'
Seeing flags across the country flying at half mast to honour the life and legacy of…
Government contracting process 'absolutely not' giving value for money: Botler whistleblowers
The co-founders of a company formerly contracted by the Canada Border…
'Quite an extraordinary figure': Former prime minister Joe Clark reflects on passing of Brian Mulroney
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney had a “quite remarkable” ability to bring…
Former prime minister Jean Chretien remembers 'great servant of Canada' Brian Mulroney
Former prime minister Jean Chretien is remembering his longtime political rival,…
Liberals and NDP reach deal on pharmacare
The Liberals and the NDP have reached a deal to table pharmacare framework…
Canada only country without a plan to meet NATO defence spending target: ambassador
Canada is the only NATO member without a plan or a timeline to reach the…
NATO head expects Canada to say when it will meet defence spending target
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he expects Canada to lay out when it…
Feds rule out carbon price pause despite inflation
The federal government is ruling out any future pauses or exemptions to the…
Aid package approval delay 'having an impact,' but ambassador insists U.S. funds will get to Ukraine
The standstill in the U.S. Congress preventing a US$95.3‑billion aid package…
Pharmacare talks with Liberals 'not looking very promising': NDP
Talks between the Liberals and the NDP for pharmacare framework legislation are…
Trudeau's Liberals 'not pulling the fire alarm' on NDP deal, health minister says
Health Minister Mark Holland says he has “every confidence” his government can…
'There's an opportunity to divorce themselves': Strategists weigh in on future of Liberal-NDP deal
With NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh putting the Liberals “on notice” that it could be…
Majority support for Emergencies Act unchanged since 2022: Nanos Research
The majority of Canadians still support the federal government’s use of the…
Ukraine's foreign minister to Canadian voters: The best thing you can do is to support Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign minister says the “best thing” Canadian voters can do is push…
Liberal leadership: Ex-BoC governor Carney insists Trudeau will lead party into next election
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney insists Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Likelihood of need to invoke Emergencies Act again has decreased: outgoing NSIA Thomas
The prime minister’s outgoing national security advisor says the likelihood of…
Trump jealous of Trudeau because he's 'younger and way better looking': Scaramucci
If former U.S. president Donald Trump wins back the White House in the upcoming…
Notley resignation: Alberta NDP leader says 'no intention' of running for the party federally
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, who announced Tuesday she plans to step down from…
'It is for him to decide': Former PM Chretien on whether Trudeau should run again
Former prime minister Jean Chretien says deciding when it’s time to step down and…
'A system that has gotten out of control': Immigration minister to consider cap on international students in Canada
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says in the next few months he’ll be looking at the…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to find a new environment minister
More pressing for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith than the timing of the next…
Feasibility of two-state solution has increased since Israel-Hamas war started: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she believes a two-state solution to…
Canada not ruling out terrorist designation for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Joly
The federal government has not ruled out adding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
'No one else has done this on the planet': Guilbeault insists emissions cap delay is due to novelty
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the delay in…
India cooperating with U.S. investigation but not Canada's due to difference in evidence shared, high commissioner says
India’s high commissioner to Canada says his government is cooperating with an…
Projected deficits in fall economic statement 'modest,' allows government to 'invest in Canadians': Freeland
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland insists her…
Canada-India relations improving after decision to expel diplomat based on 'emotional element': Indian High Commissioner
India’s decision to expel a Canadian diplomat and strip the diplomatic…
'I am not worried yet': U.S. ambassador says of Canada's unmet defence targets
United States Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says he’s “not worried yet” about…
Alberta finance minister says CPP referendum decision will be based on 'high level feeling from many sources'
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the province’s decision on whether or not…
Stabilizing food prices 'not like a switch you can flip': Industry Minister
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the process for stabilizing…
'No excuse for inaction': Kinew says Manitoba health-care plan can go ahead without extra federal dollars
Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew says his plan to improve the health-care…
Does AI pose a risk to humanity? Innovation Minister won't say
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his job is to move “from fear…