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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
Olivia Chow’s surprising pick to help her run for re-election in Toronto — and how it might change her campaign - A prominent Liberal adviser who helped PM Mark Carney to victory...

Olivia Chow’s surprising pick to help her run for re-election in Toronto — and how it might change her campaign - A prominent Liberal adviser who helped PM Mark Carney to victory...

A prominent Liberal adviser who helped Prime Minister Mark Carney to victory in last year’s federal election will play a leading role in Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s 2026 municipal campaign, the Star has learned.

  • 2026-07-23
  • — Toronto Star
Carney aims to reverse $1 trillion in foreign capital flight over 2 days in September

Carney aims to reverse $1 trillion in foreign capital flight over 2 days in September

Over two days in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney will try to stanch $1 trillion of foreign investment flight over the last decade. You can’t fault the man for lack of ambition. Carney is presiding over what he’s calling the Canada Investment Summit — a gathering of international business leaders, CEOs and institutional investors aimed at recouping the losses over...

  • 2026-07-24
  • — Global News
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
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
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
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
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
Convoy leader Tamara Lich asking court's permission to visit White House, go on cruise

Convoy leader Tamara Lich asking court's permission to visit White House, go on cruise

Currently under house arrest, Lich has already sought and received exemptions from 2025 sentence. Tamara Lich, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for nearly a month, is back in town Wednesday to ask a court for permission to travel internationally, including going on a Caribbean cruise and visiting the White House. Lich was found...

  • 2026-07-22
  • — CBC 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
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
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
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
Trump slams Canada for disinviting them from Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony

Trump slams Canada for disinviting them from Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony

Officials in Windsor, Ont., are celebrating next week’s planned opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge at a Canada-only ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Canadian side of the structure. Representatives from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, Bridging North America, and members of the Howe family gathered Friday to officially inaugurate the bridge.

  • 2026-07-24
  • — CTV News
Jack Layton’s son considers run for NDP in Beaches—East York: Sources

Jack Layton’s son considers run for NDP in Beaches—East York: Sources

Mike Layton, a former Toronto city councillor and son of the late New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, is considering a run for the NDP in the upcoming Beaches—East York federal byelection, the Star has learned. Layton would be a big catch for Avi Lewis and the New Democrats, who have been shut out of Toronto by the Liberals since...

  • 2026-07-22
  • — Toronto Star
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
Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

The Trump administration said Thursday it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada, with duties citing forced labour in supply chains hours before its previous tariff tool was set to expire. Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom are among the countries getting hit with a 10 per cent tariff, while other nations are seeing a 12.5 per cent levy. The...

  • 2026-07-23
  • — Canadian Press
Openness, Exploited: Canada’s Greatest Strength Is Now Its Biggest Vulnerability

Openness, Exploited: Canada’s Greatest Strength Is Now Its Biggest Vulnerability

  • 2026-07-15
  • — National Newswatch
Trump says original Gordie Howe bridge deal is dead, contradicting Carney

Trump says original Gordie Howe bridge deal is dead, contradicting Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the original deal on the disbursement of revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge “no longer stands” after his administration struck a new agreement, raising more questions about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s own claims about the arrangement. Trump’s post on Truth Social came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony being held by Canadian officials in...

  • 2026-07-24
  • — Global News
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
Canadians want to fight. Their prime minister might need to let them

Canadians want to fight. Their prime minister might need to let them

If there was ever a time to put our collective elbows up, it should have been over a bridge named after Gordie Howe. Instead, we appear to have capitulated to a glorified extortion racket from the Trump administration, one that will have Canada handing over revenues equivalent to half the toll bridge’s net revenues for a period of 15 years...

  • 2026-07-24
  • — National Observer
Carney says 'everything's on the table' for tariff retaliation against United States

Carney says 'everything's on the table' for tariff retaliation against United States

Prime Minister Mark Carney says "everything's on the table" if Canada can't secure a deal to avoid a dramatic escalation in U.S. tariffs planned for next month. Carney was asked Thursday what measures his government is considering in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods.

  • 2026-07-23
  • — Canadian Press
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
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
Coalition calls on minister to withdraw criticism of museum's Palestinian exhibit

Coalition calls on minister to withdraw criticism of museum's Palestinian exhibit

A coalition of civil society groups is pushing back against criticism by a federal cabinet minister and Jewish organizations of a museum exhibit on Palestinian displacement. The Canadian Museum of Human Rights, a federal Crown corporation in Winnipeg, has faced a torrent of criticism over its exhibit on the Nakba, the forced displacement of about 750,000 Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.

  • 2026-07-22
  • — Canadian Press
Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89

Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89

Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died. His son, Peter MacKay, who also represented the Central Nova district in Ottawa, confirmed his father's death in a post to the X social media platform. The younger Mackay said his father died at the age of...

  • 2026-07-24
  • — CBC News
Carney adviser Breitkreuz briefs Alberta Liberal MPs weekly as Ottawa co-ordinates response to separation movement

Carney adviser Breitkreuz briefs Alberta Liberal MPs weekly as Ottawa co-ordinates response to separation movement

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly minted senior adviser, Morgan Breitkreuz, provides weekly briefings to Alberta’s three Liberal MPs on the upcoming separation referendum while co-ordinating the federal government’s response and helping officials in Ottawa better understand Alberta’s political landscape, according to Liberal MP Corey Hogan. In an interview with The Hill Times, Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) said that Breitkreuz makes...

  • 2026-07-19
  • — Hill Times
Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenue with U.S.

Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenue with U.S.

The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years. Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week that Canada and the U.S. would share net revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge after operational costs for 15 years, but the two...

  • 2026-07-22
  • — Canadian Press
These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact

These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact

Electronics sector, B.C. could feel the bite of potential new duties. U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff gambit is the most sweeping trade threat Canada has faced to date. With an unprecedented 50 per cent duty set to hit a wide swath of Canadian-made goods on Aug. 19, the clock is ticking for businesses across the country. These three charts...

  • 2026-07-23
  • — CBC News