Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to ‘put down tools.’
Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now to focus on our own future as a prosperous and sovereign nation. But will we seize the opportunity?
Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a panel discussion titled “Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity in Food and Beverage Manufacturing” on this industry’s critical needs to thrive, compete, and lead both domestically and globally. Confirmed speakers include former chief […]
We can no longer trust America

Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time to strengthen our country from within, and reach out to countries who, like us, can no longer count on a world order run by America.
Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises

Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures to U.S. tariffs.
Freeland’s flaws

Chrystia Freeland should have vacated the scene for a while, put some distance between herself and the prime minister, and then she could have returned to politics in 2025 as a white knight to save the Liberal Party. But you can’t kill the king and be the king.
Canada is not equipped to defend its Arctic

The world’s rules-based order is at great risk and Canada is not ready, especially in the Arctic.
Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

Donald Trump’s month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

Up until Doug Ford’s hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he’s hit some rough waters.
Public Safety Minister McGuinty endorses Mark Carney’s ‘quiet competence’ to lead Grits

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty has endorsed Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership, telling The Hill Times that the former Bank of Canada Governor has the “quiet competence and steely determination” needed to steer Canada through the “turbulent waters” facing the country on both the transborder United States-Canada front, and internationally. McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) […]