‘People aren’t laughing as much anymore,’ says Sen. Boehm after Trump repeats calls for Canada to become 51st state

Experts say a formal annexation of Canada is unlikely, but warn of a possible erosion to Canadian sovereignty.
Conservatives dominate federal party fundraising

The Conservative Party of Canada continues to raise more money than all of its federal competitors combined.
‘We work for Canadians’: Dagenais recalls his Senate career

Appointed as a Conservative in 2012, Jean-Guy Dagenais retired as a member of the Canadian Senators Group and as a proponent of an independent Senate.
More money, more options: Tories’ record 2024 fundraising provides ‘ultimate advantage’ in election, say pundits

Raising $41-million in 2024, the Conservatives broke the all-time Canadian fundraising record for the second year in a row, and outpaced their rivals’ combined totals.
Breaking down barriers

Reducing interprovincial trade barriers is a long-term solution, and not likely to pick up the short-term slack from any potential tariffs.
NDP look to ‘meet the moment’ with Trump response, but fail to shift story from Tories: Holmstrom

Although both the NDP and Conservatives are pitching an all-hands-on-deck approach to the U.S. tariff threat, the reception has differed wildly, according to NDP MP Matthew Green.
Minister Anandasangaree picks up five former Vandal staffers

Plus, there are staff updates for the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, and Defence Minister Bill Blair.
Ugly efforts at cutting off access-to-information requests

False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s threats, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters

For the Liberals to recover more of their lost political ground, Pierre Poilievre would have to make some missteps, says pollster Nik Nanos. Also, ‘Justin Trudeau is no longer on the menu.’
Grits should welcome Han Dong back into the fold

A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.