politics
Liberals welcome 'spirit of co-operation' from Tories as Parliament returns: House leader
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says his party welcomes the Conservatives’ “spirit of co-operation” as the Official Opposition is offering to fast track bills on crime and trade — and demanding faster action on approving major projects. Source link
Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs if Canada “makes a deal with China.” Source link
A Canada-run alternative to Nexus? Senator calls for new airport security fast-pass
With Canadian travel to the United States in decline, one Alberta senator says it’s time for Ottawa to consider a Canadian-specific program that would allow travellers to quickly pass through airport security lines. Source link
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Canada 'makes a deal with China'
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada “makes a deal with China” — a forceful message that comes days after Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech in Davos, Switzerland, widely viewed as pushing back on U.S. actions. Source […]
Carney Liberals return to House of Commons still short of a majority
Depending on who you ask, the Carney Liberals could be on the cusp of securing a majority — or triggering a general election. Source link
For Canada and Carney, the end of the old order is just the start
Acknowledging you have a problem — and naming it — is an important and necessary step. It’s also obviously just a start. Source link
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis goes after AI data centres
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis is calling for a moratorium on data centres along with other measures in a bid to rein in emerging generative artificial intelligence (AI) companies that he says are stealing private data, threatening jobs and harming the environment. Source link
Carney gathers with cabinet for 2nd day after calling for national unity, taking aim at Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are gathering for a second day in Quebec City as questions mount about whether a war of words with the U.S. will lead to a further fracturing of the bilateral relationship. Source link
Carney gathers with cabinet for 2nd day to talk sovereignty, trade after taking aim at Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are gathering for a second day in Quebec City as questions mount about whether a war of words with the U.S. will lead to a further fracturing of the bilateral relationship. Source link