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Infighting among senior Conservatives leaves caucus, staff, and volunteer morale ‘in the absolute shitter,’ say MPs, veteran party members

Infighting among senior Conservatives leaves caucus, staff, and volunteer morale ‘in the absolute shitter,’ say MPs, veteran party members

Persistent internal squabbles amongst senior Conservatives have dampened the morale of caucus members, staff, and party volunteers who devote countless hours to helping the party succeed and win elections, raising concerns that the infighting could hurt the party’s prospects going forward and ultimately jeopardize Leader Pierre Poilievre’s political future. “The morale is in the absolute shitter, completely,” said a Conservative...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — Hill Times
Protesters surround Tim Houston's car, windshield smashed after speech

Protesters surround Tim Houston's car, windshield smashed after speech

What was supposed to be the start of Premier Tim Houston's speaking tour to chambers of commerce across Nova Scotia ended up with him requiring a police escort. Houston was in Wolfville, N.S., on Wednesday where he was addressing the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce at Acadia University about his vision for the province's economy. When Houston first arrived at...

  • 2026-07-15
  • — CBC News
Canada-US Bridge Pact Omits Canada’s Debt Costs, Document Shows

Canada-US Bridge Pact Omits Canada’s Debt Costs, Document Shows

Canada and the US agreed to split the profit from a new bridge between Ontario and Michigan for 15 years — with no provision to cover Canada’s debt-service costs on the project, according to a copy of the pact seen by Bloomberg News. The agreement in principle covering the Gordie Howe International Bridge appears to contradict earlier public remarks from...

  • 2026-07-17
  • — Bloomberg
Canada attends Trump summit targeting left-wing extremism

Canada attends Trump summit targeting left-wing extremism

The Carney government has sent a senior official from Canada’s embassy in Washington, to a Trump administration summit trying to rally allies behind a new U.S. campaign targeting left-wing groups it claims are a top terrorism threat. Canada is one of more than 60 countries attending the high-level counterterrorism meeting, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s office confirmed Thursday, though it’s...

  • 2026-07-16
  • — Toronto Star
Trump confronts Carney at World Cup Final over wildfire smoke: ‘Our air’s being poisoned’ - says he took Carney to task, demanding that he bring the natural disaster under control

Trump confronts Carney at World Cup Final over wildfire smoke: ‘Our air’s being poisoned’ - says he took Carney to task, demanding that he bring the natural disaster under control

President Donald Trump has revealed he confronted Canadian prime minister Mark Carney at Sunday’s World Cup Final over the smoke drifting into the U.S. from his country’s devastating wildfires, telling him: “Our air’s being poisoned.” Trump recounted their frank exchange at Joint Base Andrews as he returned to Washington from the FIFA tournament’s finale, which he, Carney and Mexican President...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — UK Independent
Canada made trade concessions. Trump’s trade team doesn’t see them as such.

Canada made trade concessions. Trump’s trade team doesn’t see them as such.

U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer says he’s “given lots of proposals to the Canadians.” Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing growing criticism at home over stalled U.S.-Canada trade talks, and fresh comments from the Trump administration suggest his concessions have done little to move Washington. There hasn’t been “a lot” of movement in bilateral negotiations with Canada, U.S. Trade Representative...

  • 2026-07-16
  • — Politico
Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative

Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative

Prime Minister Mark Carney has no intention of reviving a Liberal caucus in the Senate but is prepared to beef up Conservative ranks in the upper chamber, said the government’s representative in the Senate, Pierre Moreau. In an interview with National Post, Moreau said that he has been in discussions with Carney’s office for some time about the new Senate...

  • 2026-07-15
  • — National Post
Conservatives’ performative anger is a symptom of a movement that has lost its way

Conservatives’ performative anger is a symptom of a movement that has lost its way

The Conservative activist Ben Woodfinden was in despair. “I’m more depressed about the state of conservative politics in Canada right now than I think I’ve ever been,” he lamented in a widely read post online. “I look at all sorts of conservative camps and factions right now and I see intellectual poverty everywhere.” The comment was occasioned, in particular, by...

  • 2026-07-17
  • — The Globe and Mail
‘Buyer’s remorse’ building over Carney’s ‘transactionalist’ approach to global affairs, says ex-Grit foreign minister Axworthy

‘Buyer’s remorse’ building over Carney’s ‘transactionalist’ approach to global affairs, says ex-Grit foreign minister Axworthy

'There’s a fairly narrow bandwidth that the government is working on internationally,' says Lloyd Axworthy, but other past officials disagree that the PM's method is a 'radical departure,' calling it a 'wonderful opportunity.' Former Liberal top diplomat Lloyd Axworthy says Prime Minister Mark Carney is forgoing consultation in his approach to foreign policy, and that his method is diminishing the...

  • 2026-07-15
  • — Hill Times
New details on Gordie Howe Bridge deal confirmed, following confusion caused by Mark Carney remarks

New details on Gordie Howe Bridge deal confirmed, following confusion caused by Mark Carney remarks

he new revenue-sharing model over the Gordie Howe International Bridge will see Canada repay its debt, but only after net revenue is split with the United States over the first 15 years, a senior government source confirmed to the Star. The statement came after days of confusion and ambiguity caused by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks after he announced that...

  • 2026-07-21
  • — Toronto Star
Senior Trump official calls ‘middle powers’ strategy waste of time, money

Senior Trump official calls ‘middle powers’ strategy waste of time, money

A senior Trump administration official is publicly criticizing the idea of a collective “middle powers” strategy among American allies and partners, warning it is a “distraction” that could cost them “time, money and political capital.” In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, Elbridge Colby, the U.S. Undersecretary of Defence for Policy, also pushed back on the idea that...

  • 2026-07-15
  • — The Globe and Mail
Ford says Canada could 'dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to' as premiers gather in P.E.I.

Ford says Canada could 'dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to' as premiers gather in P.E.I.

'The one way to embolden a bully is to capitulate,' says Eby. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's "losing patience" following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff hit and urged the federal government to "hit him back as hard as we can." "I'm tired of the bully trying to take our lunch money all the time. We always seem to...

  • 2026-07-21
  • — CBC News
Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke

Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says President Donald Trump‘s threat to impose new tariffs over smoke from Canadian wildfires should be taken seriously, arguing the ongoing haze is causing economic damage in the United States. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed several major American cities, including Detroit, Washington and Chicago, prompting Trump to lash out at Canada on social...

  • 2026-07-18
  • — Global News
Nine premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province

Nine premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province

The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. The deal says provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers, regardless of jurisdiction. It knocks down a number of trade barriers across the country. Direct-to-consumer sales of beer, wine and spirits manufactured in one...

  • 2026-07-21
  • — Canadian Press
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump's return to the White...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — The Associated Press
Officials scrambled behind the scenes as Trump took aim at bridge project: emails

Officials scrambled behind the scenes as Trump took aim at bridge project: emails

An American diplomat raised several questions about the Gordie Howe bridge in a phone call shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's February comments on the cross-border project ignited a political frenzy, newly released records reveal. Hundreds of pages of emails, obtained by The Canadian Press through the Access to Information Act, also provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how Canadian officials...

  • 2026-07-17
  • — Canadian Press
Inside Pierre Poilievre’s ‘one-man show’

Inside Pierre Poilievre’s ‘one-man show’

Everybody knows Pierre Poilievre has a favourite adviser, whose counsel and wisdom he values above all. That adviser’s name: Pierre Poilievre. Where once it was the Conservatives’ greatest asset, however, Poilievre’s love affair with Poilievre has become a liability according to some Tories, and morale within the party has sagged to new depths.

  • 2026-07-16
  • — Toronto Star
U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. "President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination, delivering on his promise to correct trade imbalances and ensure fairness for American workers, farmers, and businesses," United States Trade Representative...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — Canadian Press
Details of Gordie Howe Bridge deal released amid political pressure

Details of Gordie Howe Bridge deal released amid political pressure

Amid conflicting messaging and questions surrounding the agreed-upon revenue sharing between Canada and the U.S., details of the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge were released late Tuesday. The official details come more than 10 days after the federal government announced the delayed bridge would open on July 27, and contrasts previous comments made by Prime Minister Mark...

  • 2026-07-22
  • — CTV News
Ontario cabinet minister Stan Cho resigns in hotel expense saga

Ontario cabinet minister Stan Cho resigns in hotel expense saga

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is losing two cabinet ministers, as one resigned Friday amid criticism for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city and a second announced his retirement. Stan Cho, who represents the north Toronto riding of Willowdale, resigned his post as minister of tourism, culture and gaming after coming under fire for expensing $16,000 in...

  • 2026-07-17
  • — Canadian Press
An untrustworthy Trump administration sounds worried its allies don’t trust it anymore

An untrustworthy Trump administration sounds worried its allies don’t trust it anymore

For many years, Elbridge Colby has been one of the loudest voices in Washington calling for America’s NATO allies to pay their “fair share” on defence, in order to allow the United States to pivot toward the growing challenge of China.

  • 2026-07-16
  • — National Post
Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.

Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.

Stop 'chirping' about wildfire smoke and send help like Canada has, Premier Ford tells Republican politicians. U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border. Hundreds of active wildfires, most in northwestern Ontario, have triggered air quality warnings for states close to the Great...

  • 2026-07-17
  • — CBC News
Hoekstra says Canadians ‘don’t think very highly’ of U.S. as Trump threatens new tariffs

Hoekstra says Canadians ‘don’t think very highly’ of U.S. as Trump threatens new tariffs

As the ambassador rose to address a roomful of suits, he held a plastic shot glass of spirit. “To U.S.-Canadian friendship, partnership and success,” said Pete Hoekstra, Washington’s ambassador to Canada, bringing the cup to his mouth. It was before 10 a.m. on Monday morning – part of a new tradition, he said, of raising a glass at forums like...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — CTV News
Activists Must Be Held to a Higher Standard for Truth

Activists Must Be Held to a Higher Standard for Truth

  • 2026-07-17
  • — National Newswatch
Carney was iffy on a pipeline. Now his government's building one itself. Here's what changed his mind

Carney was iffy on a pipeline. Now his government's building one itself. Here's what changed his mind

When Prime Minister Mark Carney stood alongside Alberta’s premier earlier this month to herald a plan for a new oil export pipeline, the news came with a massive taxpayer-funded caveat. In the absence of a private firm to build the proposed oil corridor, the pair confirmed, the federally owned Trans Mountain Corp. would lead the roughly $40-billion project.

  • 2026-07-16
  • — National Post
Poilievre names MP Dane Lloyd as his Alberta 'referendum lead'

Poilievre names MP Dane Lloyd as his Alberta 'referendum lead'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named MP Dane Lloyd as his "referendum lead" for Alberta. Albertans will vote this October on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada. Poilievre says in an open letter Lloyd will work to listen to Albertans and address their concerns.

  • 2026-07-19
  • — Canadian Press
Carney announces made-in-Canada armoured vehicle deal worth nearly $2B

Carney announces made-in-Canada armoured vehicle deal worth nearly $2B

The federal government intends to spend nearly $2 billion over the next four years on made-in Canada armoured vehicles, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The planned addition of 190 armoured combat support vehicles will bring the Canadian Armed Forces' total fleet up to 550 vehicles, he said. The new vehicles will be used in training exercises at military bases...

  • 2026-07-16
  • — Canadian Press
Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada

Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada

The federal government said Tuesday that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge with the United States. "It would be inappropriate to proceed with a celebratory event between the two countries," said Jenna Ghassabeh, spokesperson for Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, in an emailed statement...

  • 2026-07-21
  • — Canadian Press
U.S. senator says states should help Canada ‘without the threats’ as Trump fumes over wildfire smoke

U.S. senator says states should help Canada ‘without the threats’ as Trump fumes over wildfire smoke

As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke, a U.S. senator says states should be stepping up to help Canada “without the threats.” “When California was burning, Canada sent fire fighters, planes and assistance — not insults,” Sen. Adam Schiff of California said in a social media post on Sunday. “As California and other states step...

  • 2026-07-20
  • — CTV News
Canada joining international program to build next generation of fighter jet

Canada joining international program to build next generation of fighter jet

U.K., Japan and Italy are partners in multibillion-dollar program. Defence Minister David McGuinty is expected to announce in the United Kingdom next week that Canada will play a role in an international program to build the next generation of stealth fighter jets, CBC News has learned. Canada has reached a deal to join the Global Combat Air Program as an...

  • 2026-07-15
  • — CBC News