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Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he'd run a deficit to 'invest and grow' Canada's economy

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he'd run a deficit to 'invest and grow' Canada's economy

Carney also promises to balance federal government's operational spending as PM. Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney confirmed Sunday that a federal government led by him would run a deficit "to invest and grow" Canada's economy, but it would also balance its operational spending over the next three years. Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada, invoked U.S. President...

After 'Canada First' rally, Poilievre supporters say they're ready to go beyond 'axe the tax'

After 'Canada First' rally, Poilievre supporters say they're ready to go beyond 'axe the tax'

Much like internal Conservative debates around how much Poilievre should focus on axing the tax, his supporters were also split...

Trump claims the trade deficit with Canada is a $200B subsidy. Experts disagree

Trump claims the trade deficit with Canada is a $200B subsidy. Experts disagree

Economist argues U.S. could be worse off if it had a surplus with Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that...

Trump ‘definitively’ looking at Canada becoming U.S. state: Premier Furey

Trump ‘definitively’ looking at Canada becoming U.S. state: Premier Furey

The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he found it “incredibly concerning” to hear senior staff from U.S. President Donald...

Poilievre repudiates Trump's 51st state threats, pitches new policies at 'Canada First' rally

Poilievre repudiates Trump's 51st state threats, pitches new policies at 'Canada First' rally

Conservative leader says Canada ‘will bear any burden’ to protect sovereignty. Surrounded by hundreds of supporters wearing red and white...

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Conservative Lead Holds at Five Points

    Conservative Lead Holds at Five Points

    February 15, 2025] The race appears to have plateaued following a remarkable narrowing in the past month. Whereas the Conservative...

    Progressive Conservatives Way Ahead of Rivals in Ontario

    Progressive Conservatives Way Ahead of Rivals in Ontario

    Almost half of Ontarians think Doug Ford would be the “Best Premier” for Canada’s most populous province. The governing Progressive...



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    Mark Carney is changing the game for Pierre Poilievre, and maybe Donald Trump, too

    Mark Carney is changing the game for Pierre Poilievre, and maybe Donald Trump, too

    If Mark Carney is the next prime minister who has to deal with Donald Trump, the U.S. president may need...

    The country wanted change. Pierre Poilievre seemed like the answer. Then along came Donald Trump

    The country wanted change. Pierre Poilievre seemed like the answer. Then along came Donald Trump

    Donald Trump may be ruining Pierre Poilievre’s plans to become prime minister. It’s a remarkable thing. For months and months...

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    Internal report urged Canada to counter rhetoric about a 'crisis' at border

    Internal report urged Canada to counter rhetoric about a 'crisis' at border

    An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing "the trend of negative rhetoric" about the security of the...

    Ports need boost to keep trade flowing

    Ports need boost to keep trade flowing

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    Thank you, Minister Sylvia Jones, for protecting Brampton families from unsafe drug policies

    Thank you, Minister Sylvia Jones, for protecting Brampton families from unsafe drug policies

    Instead of reducing harm, safe injection sites have entrenched cycles of addiction, increased public drug use and left neighbourhoods unsafe...

    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



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    Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ supporters have plenty to cheer about these days

    Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ supporters have plenty to cheer about these days

    Three years ago this week, Canada’s capital was in the midst of an occupation by the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” prompting...

    Without Trudeau to target, the Tories lose their way

    Without Trudeau to target, the Tories lose their way

    Canada’s Conservatives have a unity problem. Not with Canada but with themselves. The whole country united quickly and decisively against...

    Liberals’ $200B climate plan needs a forensic audit

    Liberals’ $200B climate plan needs a forensic audit

    Now that the leading contenders in the Liberal leadership race – Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland – have promised, vaguely...

    Pierre Poilievre's Rubicon - How he handles "Trumpitis" will determine whether he wins big this spring

    Pierre Poilievre's Rubicon - How he handles "Trumpitis" will determine whether he wins big this spring

    Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party will hold a big rally in Ottawa today, drawing supporters from across Ontario and...

    "Ok, Boomer" Why Baby Boomers might be the Liberal Party's saviours

    "Ok, Boomer" Why Baby Boomers might be the Liberal Party's saviours

    If you’ve been watching Canadian politics over the last few weeks, you might think the defining generational split is all...

    Time for the Shawinigan handshake

    Time for the Shawinigan handshake

    While millions of Canadians celebrate the 60th anniversary of the adoption of our flag, I am also remembering another anniversary...

    Foreign interference report is just the start of a conversation about Canadian democracy

    Foreign interference report is just the start of a conversation about Canadian democracy

    The sensational foreign-interference saga that gripped Parliament Hill off and on for two years came to an unofficial end last...

    Canada's relationship with the U.S. can't be saved

    Canada's relationship with the U.S. can't be saved

    Standing in the schoolyard and taking a beating from the local bully might seem stoic, but it also might be...

    Chrystia Freeland: I have the guts to be Canada’s next Prime Minister

    Chrystia Freeland: I have the guts to be Canada’s next Prime Minister

    Drawing on both personal stories and her experience in government, Freeland made the case that she is uniquely suited to...

    Rudderless in the storm: the crisis of adaptability in Canadian governance

    Rudderless in the storm: the crisis of adaptability in Canadian governance

    This century's remaining decades will be challenging for Canadian governments. The effects of the climate emergency will be intense and...



    Anywhere in the world ought to be proud to have produced Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney. Not Alberta

    Anywhere in the world ought to be proud to have produced Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney. Not Alberta

    If you want to make me angry, call me an Ontarian. Though I have lived in Toronto, off and on...

    The democratic world will have to get along without America. It may even have to defend itself from it

    The democratic world will have to get along without America. It may even have to defend itself from it

    I wonder if we have underestimated the gravity of the situation the democratic world faces. Even now, as the United...

    All Politics is Provincial: Doug Ford’s Washington Week

    All Politics is Provincial: Doug Ford’s Washington Week

    After visiting Washington in an unusual detour from a provincial election campaign, Ontario Premier Doug Ford returned to earth at...

    Poilievre should have seen his true opponents coming. Now he’s in trouble

    Poilievre should have seen his true opponents coming. Now he’s in trouble

    “There are unknown unknowns.” That’s how former U.S. Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld referred to the risks that come from...

    Please: Anyone but Doug Ford

    Please: Anyone but Doug Ford

    “Doug Ford here,” the Progressive Conservative leader texted me recently. “I will stand up and fight US tariffs to save...

    What's up Canada? Liberals could win the election, are you nuts?

    What's up Canada? Liberals could win the election, are you nuts?

    Poll shows Mark Carney-led Liberals are neck-and-neck with Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. Other polls show Liberals gaining. Now Canada is really...

    When the plane hits some turbulence, you’re maybe going to want a pilot to fly it
    Trump’s Empire State of Mind

    Trump’s Empire State of Mind

    From his threats to make Canada the 51st state, buy Greenland, reclaim the Panama Canal, and, almost implausibly, “take” the...

    Society’s brainworms have gotten so bad, we can’t even recognize a swastika as a hate symbol

    Society’s brainworms have gotten so bad, we can’t even recognize a swastika as a hate symbol

    Shopify, the Ottawa-based multinational e-commerce company, was faced with a dilemma this week: One of its customers was selling T-shirts...

    Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

    Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan

    Hundreds crammed into a pub on a frigid night for a brief event with the federal Liberal leadership contender in...

    Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

    Trump is forcing Canadian leaders to grapple with what they can't control — and what they can

    The last few weeks may have at least buried any remaining notion that Canadian leaders can exert much control over...

    Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims

    Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims

    Ontario is deep into an early election, because Premier Doug Ford likely decided that he had the perfect cover for...

    Can Canada stop buying American as it beefs up defence?
    Guns vs. Butter in Canada’s New Security Context

    Guns vs. Butter in Canada’s New Security Context

    The most striking irony in U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first appearance at NATO in Brussels on Wednesday was his...

    Donald Trump is making America colonize again
    Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

    Federal Liberals can't be trusted with the economy

    Given their dismal economic record after 10 years in power, it’s hard to comprehend why anyone would trust the federal...

    It will be Carney vs. Poilievre. And neither has a clear advantage

    It will be Carney vs. Poilievre. And neither has a clear advantage

    The sense that the Liberals need to be consigned to the penalty box remains strong and may be a decisive...

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    Near ‘catastrophic’: How Windsor’s mayor says tariffs could hit

    Near ‘catastrophic’: How Windsor’s mayor says tariffs could hit

    The mayor of the border city of Windsor, Ont., says the potential for steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could...

    Poilievre pledges to restore 'promise of Canada' in campaign-style speech

    Poilievre pledges to restore 'promise of Canada' in campaign-style speech

    Pierre Poilievre began a speech on Saturday with a quote from the country's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald...

    Canada's position on having Russia back in G7: 'No way this will happen,' Joly says

    Canada's position on having Russia back in G7: 'No way this will happen,' Joly says

    Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is firmly opposed to having Russia reinstated in the G7 as U.S. President...

    Alberta premier responds to cabinet member's request to move health minister

    Alberta premier responds to cabinet member's request to move health minister

    EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked all of her ministers for their recommendations after a report surfaced...



    Mark Carney's leadership campaign says it's raised $1.9M

    Mark Carney's leadership campaign says it's raised $1.9M

    A spokesperson for Mark Carney's leadership campaign says they've raised more than $1.9 million so far in donations from over...

    Hundreds show up to Conservative party's 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa

    Hundreds show up to Conservative party's 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa

    Hundreds of people have filled a downtown Ottawa convention centre to hear Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speak this afternoon. About...

    Is Mark Carney the frontrunner for the Liberal leadership? Conservatives are acting like he is

    Is Mark Carney the frontrunner for the Liberal leadership? Conservatives are acting like he is

    The federal Conservatives are amping up criticism of Mark Carney, the Liberal leadership contender they appear to assume will replace...

    Allies appear to duck and cover as Trump threatens Canada and Greenland

    Allies appear to duck and cover as Trump threatens Canada and Greenland

    NATO members and other allies may worry that they'll be next. Whenever we talk about NATO it's usually in the...

    Trump says auto tariffs to come ‘around April 2’

      Trump says auto tariffs to come ‘around April 2’

      U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he planned to unveil tariffs on imported cars around April 2, adding to...

      Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

      Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

      OTTAWA -- Canada's new fentanyl czar, it turns out, isn't a czar at all.

      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...

      Trump’s rhetoric on Canada ‘cuts the air’ for Quebec sovereignty, but may also fuel sentiments of diehard Quebec nationalists, say observers

      Trump’s rhetoric on Canada ‘cuts the air’ for Quebec sovereignty, but may also fuel sentiments of diehard Quebec nationalists, say observers

      United States President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and talk of making Canada the “51st state” have sparked a shift...

      Alberta cabinet member urges Danielle Smith to remove health minister

      Alberta cabinet member urges Danielle Smith to remove health minister

      Peter Guthrie calls for Adriana LaGrange to be moved to 'another unrelated ministry' amid AHS probes. A UCP cabinet minister...

      Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

      Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

      Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says it was "chilling" to hear a top White House adviser say U.S. President...

      Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

      Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

      OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia be allowed back...

      Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

      Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

      Conservative MPs will meet on Parliament Hill this morning for the first time since December, returning to a much different...

      Conservatives launch partisan attacks on Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney

      Conservatives launch partisan attacks on Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney

      Conservatives MPs are targeting Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney, accusing the former central banker of being an elitist who is...

      Good Talk -- Where Are Canada's Friends? Why the Silence?

      Good Talk -- Where Are Canada's Friends? Why the Silence?

      While Canada is being beaten up, and its sovereignty questioned, both by Donald Trump, what are our friends and allies...

      Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

      Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

      NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he doesn't think he'll have to chose between voting on tariff relief or bringing down...

      Patriotism, a big rally and, of course, new slogans: Inside Pierre Poilievre's Trump-induced strategy shift

      Patriotism, a big rally and, of course, new slogans: Inside Pierre Poilievre's Trump-induced strategy shift

      Conservatives believe the cost of living and crime to be top issues, but also a rising sense of national pride...

      How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada's premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm

      How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada's premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm

      How did Canada's premiers end up hiring a Washington lobbying firm for $85,000 US a month? The story involves a...

      Ontario NDP candidate in Eglinton—Lawrence folds campaign to help Liberal opponent win

      Ontario NDP candidate in Eglinton—Lawrence folds campaign to help Liberal opponent win

      The NDP hopeful in Eglinton—Lawrence says she withdrew her candidacy to avoid a vote-split that could help Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives...

      Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising

      Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising

      In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime...

      Feds seeking $1.6M from IT subcontractor for 'unjust enrichment'

      Feds seeking $1.6M from IT subcontractor for 'unjust enrichment'

      The federal government is suing an IT subcontractor and companies that employed him over questionable billing practices. The government is...

      GST break brought a lot of work but little -- if any -- gains for businesses

      GST break brought a lot of work but little -- if any -- gains for businesses

      About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says...

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      Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

      Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration's effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug...

      Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts

      Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts

      SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping...

      Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month

      Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- As President Donald Trump approaches the first-month mark in his second term, he has moved with dizzying...

      Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second term

      Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second term

      BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- Hours before President Donald Trump was sworn in to begin his second term, promising a "golden...

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      OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

      OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

      SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk.

      The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

      The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a...

      Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership

      Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership

      SRINAGAR, India (AP) -- There was guarded optimism among military experts in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S...

      Hungary's Orban predicts Trump will bring Russia back into Western fold after end of Ukraine war

      Hungary's Orban predicts Trump will bring Russia back into Western fold after end of Ukraine war

      BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will reconnect Russia with the economies and energy networks of Western...

      Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

      Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

      WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on...

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      The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

      The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts

      The federal government is spending several million dollars a year to do indirectly what it is unwilling to do directly...

      Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

      Canada at a Crossroads – Volume 1: The housing crunch

      Canada is at a crossroads. The issues confronting Canada in 2025 go beyond mere setbacks and can more accurately be...

      DeepSeek’s challenge and Canada’s urgent need to reignite its AI ambitions

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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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      ‘To fight Trump, he’s going to become Trump’

        ‘To fight Trump, he’s going to become Trump’

        Peter Mazereeuw speaks with conservative strategist and Hill Times columnist Gerry Nicholls about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's pivot to a...

        The Panel: Poilievre's no-pivot pivot

          The Panel: Poilievre's no-pivot pivot

          In yet another big week in politics, I convened The Panel to talk about everything that’s happening. And about what’s...

          The Numbers: Is it a whole new race?

            The Numbers: Is it a whole new race?

            The Liberals have made significant gains in a number of recent polls, closing the gap with Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, in...

            The Conservatives attempt to rewrite their playbook

              The Conservatives attempt to rewrite their playbook

              For the past two years, the Conservatives drove home the message that things were “broken” in Canada and that the...