Strong ‘political will’ provides ‘catalyst’ to breakdown stubborn internal trade barriers, says Anand

Some regions face ‘unique geographic, environmental, or industry-specific challenges’ making ‘full harmonization difficult,’ said Northwest Territories Minister Caitlin Cleveland.
Prolonged Trump-triggered surge in Canadian patriotism may move electoral needle, say pollsters

Whether this is a fleeting moment or the beginning of a wave of Canadian nationalism—something on which federal politicians or parties could capitalize—depends on how long it lasts, says Shachi Kurl.
Time to wrap up Liberal leadership early, before Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s 30-day clock is a far more clear and existential political threat. The ‘framers’ of the Liberal constitution gave the board tools to deal with this type of situation. There is no excuse to not use them. The Liberals should hold a vote on Feb. 22, not March 9.
Joly promotes new Canada-U.S. relations director

Plus, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien has a new director of communications.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.