politics
Poilievre to pitch members on keeping his job as Conservative leader in convention speech
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will take to the stage Friday for what could be one of the most important speeches of his political career as he tries to convince delegates at the party’s Calgary convention to keep him in the job. Source link
Trump targets Canadian aircraft in latest tariff threat, says he'll 'decertify' Bombardier jets
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian aircraft and says his administration will “decertify” planes made by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier. Source link
NDP MP calls on government to sanction Canadian companies doing business with ICE
An NDP MP is calling on the government to take action to stop Canadian businesses from having any dealings with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Source link
German, South Korean firms scramble to outbid each other on benefits of submarine deal
This week has seen a flurry of promises, partnerships and proposed deals surrounding Canada’s multi-billion dollar submarine program. Both rival shipyards are lining up potential Canadian partners and business opportunities as the clock ticks down toward the proposal deadline in March Source link
Heated Rivalry creators defend Canadian streaming law targeted by White House
The people behind the hit Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” defended the Online Streaming Act — which the U.S. has identified as a trade irritant — at a Canadian media production industry conference in Ottawa on Thursday. Source link
Post-Davos, Carney’s speech in Quebec is causing an uproar
Two days after receiving a standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney made an address in Quebec City that caused an uproar among Quebec’s political class. Source link
B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is 'treason'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says Alberta separatists meeting with the Donald Trump’s administration for financial backing is an act of “treason” and an issue he’ll raise as the premiers gather with the prime minister in Ottawa today. Source link
Poilievre courts delegates as he faces a must-win leadership review vote
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s fate will be put to delegates at the party’s convention in Calgary on Friday. While those around him are confident he can avoid being turfed, the leader’s loyalists are doing all they can to ensure he easily clears this must-win vote. Source link
Should the Canadian Coast Guard be armed? The jury is still out, but the navy says no
Canada is the only Arctic nation that doesn’t arm its coast guard fleet. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Russia all operate coast guard fleets that have the capability to defend themselves. The commander of Canada’s navy says arming the civilian fleet isn’t necessary unless there’s a war. Source link