Tariffs ‘still devastating’ despite ‘reciprocal’ reprieve, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

Neither Canada nor Mexico were among the swath of nations subject to U.S. President Donald Trump’s self-styled ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.
What Canada needs now is more robust, visionary diplomacy, not more military spending

As the present front-runner in the election race, Mark Carney has a special responsibility to straightforwardly pledge support for a global recommitment to international cooperation based on respect for international law as the urgent security imperative for our time.
Take two: more ex-staffers running in the federal election

There are at least 16 ex-staffers running this election—and that’s not counting incumbent MPs who also previously worked in the political trenches.
Election promise tracker: key pledges parties are making this campaign

From home-building incentives to beer tax cuts to building an east-west energy grid, every day brings a new policy that parties hope will give them an edge this election. Every weekday, the Politics This Morning team is diving into a selection of the main promises coming from the mouths of Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader […]
The federal public servants running in election 2025

So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
Major third parties wind down ads in writ period, but organic ‘authenticity’ better than polished spots, say strategists

Political groups like Protecting Canada and Canada Proud previously spent tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook and Instagram, but have since logged off since the election campaign began.
Trump has flipped the election narrative, but it’s a long way to April 28

The knock-on effects of tariffs could be well on the way to erasing the Liberals’ advantage in the Trump survival showdown.
‘This cannot stand in Canada’: advocates push Liberals to showcase ‘zero tolerance’ after downplaying former candidate’s China bounty comments

Despite Paul Chiang’s resignation, diaspora communities ‘will now remember’ Liberal Leader Mark Carney ‘stood by his candidate’ whose comments are now being probed by the RCMP, says Hong Kong Watch’s Katherine Leung.
In rural Quebec, the wave looks red

This region is not that influential in terms of policy, but its role as a bellwether is significant.
Ripper offers a detailed, accessible, engrossing look at the making of Pierre Poilievre

Mark Bourrie sets out to tell Pierre Poilievre’s story from the beginning, and shows not only his origins and how they shaped the man currently seeking the Prime Minister’s Office, but also how little that person has changed in 30 years.