Stephanie Ha

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Conservatives take aim at Carney in new ad as Liberals appear to narrow polling gap

Conservatives take aim at Carney in new ad as Liberals appear to narrow polling gap

With a potential early election looming and an apparent loss of momentum in polling, the Conservatives are taking aim at...

Internal trade minister says Canada ‘open’ to early renegotiation of trade agreement with U.S.

Internal trade minister says Canada ‘open’ to early renegotiation of trade agreement with U.S.

As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for Canada to become the 51st state – claiming a US$200 billion trade deficit...

No comment from Trudeau as Trump doubles down on annexation comment, threatens new tariffs

No comment from Trudeau as Trump doubles down on annexation comment, threatens new tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state, reaffirming his position on...

Canada will not make concessions on supply management, minister says

Canada will not make concessions on supply management, minister says

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and concerns over access to Canada’s dairy market, International Trade Minister Mary...

Finance minister ‘very pessimistic’ Trump tariffs can be avoided by Tuesday

Finance minister ‘very pessimistic’ Trump tariffs can be avoided by Tuesday

With U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods set to come into effect on Tuesday, Finance...

Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 ‘still holds’

Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 ‘still holds’

The federal government is planning a stimulus package to help businesses and Canadians if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs...

‘This is a partnership:’ Champagne endorses Carney for Liberal leader

‘This is a partnership:’ Champagne endorses Carney for Liberal leader

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is officially endorsing Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister and...

Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome

Carney ‘committed’ to running in next general election regardless of Liberal leadership outcome

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney will run in the next general election regardless of the outcome of the race, according...

‘We didn’t get everything right:’ Gould insists she fought unpopular policies while in Trudeau cabinet

‘We didn’t get everything right:’ Gould insists she fought unpopular policies while in Trudeau cabinet

Despite holding several ministerial positions over the last eight years, Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she pushed back against...

PM, premiers talk interprovincial trade to shore up Canadian economy: PMO

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...

‘Ready to respond’: Canada reacts to Trump saying tariffs may come Feb. 1

‘Ready to respond’: Canada reacts to Trump saying tariffs may come Feb. 1

Hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump is floating the date of Feb. 1 as the day he plans...

‘It’s about stopping the stupid’: Jim Balsillie says Canada came ‘sleepwalking’ into Trump tariff crisis

‘It’s about stopping the stupid’: Jim Balsillie says Canada came ‘sleepwalking’ into Trump tariff crisis

Former chairman and CEO of Research In Motion Jim Balsillie — known for creating the BlackBerry — says Canada’s relative...

Freeland to scrap consumer carbon tax if she becomes next Liberal leader: source

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...

Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation

Mark Carney tells Jon Stewart the Liberal party has 'a chance' after Trudeau's resignation

Days ahead of his expected Liberal leadership campaign launch, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney...

Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'

Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'

As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party...

Ex-Trump adviser says Canada in 'difficult position' amid tariff threat, Trudeau resignation

Ex-Trump adviser says Canada in 'difficult position' amid tariff threat, Trudeau resignation

In the face of a potential tariff war, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton says “Canada...

Energy minister 'committed' to consumer carbon tax as he considers Liberal leadership

Energy minister 'committed' to consumer carbon tax as he considers Liberal leadership

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says he would be “committed” to the consumer carbon tax should he become...

Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis noncommittal on eliminating consumer carbon tax

Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis noncommittal on eliminating consumer carbon tax

Liberal leadership hopeful Frank Baylis says eliminating the consumer carbon tax alone will not “solve the affordability issue for Canadians.”

Poilievre to Trump: 'Canada will never be the 51st state'

Poilievre to Trump: 'Canada will never be the 51st state'

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responding to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing suggestions that Canada become the 51st state, saying...

Trump's border czar calls border security talks with Canada 'positive,' but 'actions have to follow'

Trump's border czar calls border security talks with Canada 'positive,' but 'actions have to follow'

Amid a potential tariff threat that is one month away, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is calling...

Most Canadians have heard about Freeland's resignation from Trudeau cabinet, new poll finds

Most Canadians have heard about Freeland's resignation from Trudeau cabinet, new poll finds

The majority of Canadians heard about Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, a new poll released...

Premier Moe calls on Trudeau to denounce export taxes as retaliation option against Trump

Premier Moe calls on Trudeau to denounce export taxes as retaliation option against Trump

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to publicly say that export taxes will not be used...

Federal government says 'not to confuse' premiers' differing opinions on Trump tariff retaliation, 'confident' in Canada's response

Federal government says 'not to confuse' premiers' differing opinions on Trump tariff retaliation, 'confident' in Canada's response

As it continues to tout a ‘Team Canada’ approach, the federal government is downplaying differing opinions from premiers on how...

Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs

Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than...

Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “an insufferable tool” in a new social media post on Wednesday...

Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers

Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers

Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada...

Freeland says it was 'right choice' for her not to attend Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump

Freeland says it was 'right choice' for her not to attend Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says it was "the right choice" for her not to attend the...

'We're going to be very visible': Minister Champagne on border plan amid Trump's tariff threat

'We're going to be very visible': Minister Champagne on border plan amid Trump's tariff threat

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Canadian presence at the border it shares with the U.S. will be “very visible”...

Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump...

Ford pushes for 'more proactive' border action after Trudeau meets with premiers about Trump

Ford pushes for 'more proactive' border action after Trudeau meets with premiers about Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to "take a more proactive approach at the border" following...

Should Canada retaliate if Trump makes good on 25 per cent tariff threat?

Should Canada retaliate if Trump makes good on 25 per cent tariff threat?

After U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports on his first...

Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'

Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'

Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate...

Trudeau says Canada would 'abide' by ICC arrest warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu

Trudeau says Canada would 'abide' by ICC arrest warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will “abide” by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister...

Former ambassador says Canada has become 'laggard,' 'irrelevant' on defence spending

Former ambassador says Canada has become 'laggard,' 'irrelevant' on defence spending

Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney is calling Canada a "laggard," and says the country needs to do...

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...

Who should lead the Liberals? 'None of the above,' poll finds

Who should lead the Liberals? 'None of the above,' poll finds

As questions loom over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership, a new Nanos Research poll commissioned for CTV News says a...

Former Conservative leader says Trudeau 'should move on' amid efforts to oust him

Former Conservative leader says Trudeau 'should move on' amid efforts to oust him

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "should move on," as he faces growing inner-caucus turmoil. "He...

Expelled Indian diplomat denies involvement in Sikh leader's murder, claims 'no evidence presented'

Expelled Indian diplomat denies involvement in Sikh leader's murder, claims 'no evidence presented'

India’s High Commissioner to Canada denies any involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was...

Ambassador to U.S. calls American response to Canada's allegations against India 'strong'

Ambassador to U.S. calls American response to Canada's allegations against India 'strong'

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman is calling the United States’ response to Canada’s allegations against India “strong,” as...

Liberals announce new campaign director amid new push to oust Trudeau

Liberals announce new campaign director amid new push to oust Trudeau

The Liberal Party has named Andrew Bevan as its new national campaign director for the next federal election. The announcement...

Guilbeault says Liberals will not 'be held hostage' by Bloc over seniors' benefits

Guilbeault says Liberals will not 'be held hostage' by Bloc over seniors' benefits

Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault says the Liberals will not be "held hostage" by the Bloc Québécois' demand to expand...

Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report

Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report

Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an updated report on...

Former CIA director says Israel 'unlikely' to target Iranian nuclear sites as retaliation

Former CIA director says Israel 'unlikely' to target Iranian nuclear sites as retaliation

Former CIA Director and retired Gen. David Petraeus says it is "unlikely" Israel will target Iranian nuclear sites in retaliation...

Poilievre supports Israel 'proactively striking' Iranian nuclear sites to defend itself

Poilievre supports Israel 'proactively striking' Iranian nuclear sites to defend itself

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Iran following last week's ballistic missile attack, saying...

Defence minister says Israel has right to defend itself in 'proportional way'

Defence minister says Israel has right to defend itself in 'proportional way'

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Israel has the right to defend itself in “a calibrated and proportional way” following Iran’s...

Most Canadians support expansion of Old Age Security benefits: Nanos survey

Most Canadians support expansion of Old Age Security benefits: Nanos survey

Most Canadians support boosting Old Age Security (OAS) benefits by 10 per cent for seniors aged 65 to 74, according...

Canada to impose 25 per cent surtax on select Chinese-made steel and aluminum products

Canada to impose 25 per cent surtax on select Chinese-made steel and aluminum products

Canada will be imposing a 25 per cent surtax on select imports of steel and aluminum from China, after unveiling...

Bloc opposition day next week, but 'no point' in tabling confidence motion yet, deputy House leader says

Bloc opposition day next week, but 'no point' in tabling confidence motion yet, deputy House leader says

The sole Bloc Québécois opposition day before the winter break has been scheduled, but the party's Deputy House Leader says...

Canada's ambassador to Lebanon 'confident' in potential evacuation plan

Canada's ambassador to Lebanon 'confident' in potential evacuation plan

Canada's ambassador to Lebanon says she is "confident" in plans to evacuate Canadians out of Lebanon amid the escalating conflict...

'It is time to leave': Joly to meet with Lebanese PM amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict

'It is time to leave': Joly to meet with Lebanese PM amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she will meet with Lebanon’s prime minister in New York on Saturday amid the...

In late-night TV debut, Trudeau says many Canadians taking frustrations out on him

In late-night TV debut, Trudeau says many Canadians taking frustrations out on him

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said many Canadians are taking their cost-of-living frustrations “out on me for understandable reasons,” during his...

'They're never going to see me cry': Michael Kovrig shares experience of more than 1,000 days in Chinese detainment

'They're never going to see me cry': Michael Kovrig shares experience of more than 1,000 days in Chinese detainment

It's been exactly three years since Canadian Michael Kovrig returned to Canada after spending 1,019 days in a Chinese prison...

Federal government to further limit number of international students

Federal government to further limit number of international students

The federal government will be further limiting the number of international students permitted to enter Canada next year. It’s the...

Freeland says she is 'not going anywhere' after Conservatives call her 'phantom finance minister'

Freeland says she is 'not going anywhere' after Conservatives call her 'phantom finance minister'

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland declared she is “not going anywhere” when pushed by the Conservatives on Monday about her...

Consul general to New York says he had 'no role whatsoever' in purchase of $9M NYC condo

Consul general to New York says he had 'no role whatsoever' in purchase of $9M NYC condo

Consul general to New York Tom Clark says he had “no role whatsoever” in the purchase of his new official...

Conservative cuts? Party to share platform 'closer to the next election,' Scheer says

Conservative cuts? Party to share platform 'closer to the next election,' Scheer says

Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says Canadians will have to wait until "closer" to the next federal election to learn...

Liberal House Leader 'quite surprised' by NDP pulling out of two-party deal

Liberal House Leader 'quite surprised' by NDP pulling out of two-party deal

Government House Leader Karina Gould says she was “quite surprised” when she found out “at the same time as other...

Ukraine counting on Canada’s support to push allies to allow long-range missiles in Russia: ambassador

Ukraine counting on Canada’s support to push allies to allow long-range missiles in Russia: ambassador

Following one of Russia’s deadliest attacks against Ukraine, Ambassador to Canada Yulia Kovaliv says Ukraine hopes Canada will push its...

Immigration minister says upcoming changes to permanent resident levels 'not cosmetic,' but 'significant'

Immigration minister says upcoming changes to permanent resident levels 'not cosmetic,' but 'significant'

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is "looking at a number of options" to re-evaluate permanent resident levels...

Liberal cabinet has 'tremendous confidence' in Prime Minister Trudeau despite polling

Liberal cabinet has 'tremendous confidence' in Prime Minister Trudeau despite polling

Members of the Liberal government cabinet say they have "tremendous confidence" in Prime Minister Trudeau despite polling numbers and questions...