Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada
We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.
Former Green deputy leader Pedneault cites threat of Trump as reason for his return to politics
Green Leader Elizabeth May says party members will soon hold a final vote on a proposed co-leader model, as Jonathan Pedneault returns to the fray after stepping down as deputy leader six months ago.
Liberals offer united front on Trump, but caucus split on candidate best fit to lead the party
U.S. President Donald Trump also drops numerous bombshells for Canada in his World Economic Forum address as Liberals meet in Ottawa.
Canada must adopt ‘independent mindset’ on internal trade, defence, amid Trump’s tariff tactics, says MP McKay
Carleton University business professor Ian Lee says a November 2024 paper by Donald Trump’s incoming economic adviser sheds insight into the U.S. president’s thinking.
Premiers take spotlight with all-hands-on-deck pushback on U.S. tariff threat
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have taken opposite extremes in advocating for Canada’s response to the U.S. tariff threat—but both are useful, say observers.
Breaking historic hurdle to trade diversification necessary amid U.S. threats, say trade experts
‘Our assumptions about continued trade with the U.S. have to be re-evaluated,’ says Vina Nadjibulla of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Canadian politicos react to Trump’s inauguration speech
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, who spent the morning of Trump’s second inauguration doing an interview with CP24’s morning show, said Canada needs to be strong, smart and united. ‘The key is not to be scared.’
Enhancing and protecting the historic Canada-U.S. relationship
Canada and the United States share one of the very best trade relationships in the world. Like any relationship, it requires ongoing care and attention to ensure success. Recently, the state of our trade relationship has been in the spotlight with the re-election of Donald Trump and his subsequent threat to implement a 25 per […]
Trump’s threats could make us stronger and prouder, if we’re ready to try
The big question will be how much pain we are ready to endure before acceding to Trump’s demands, and how much we are prepared to do to build a new economy.
Retaliatory tariffs, PR offensives: how the government can respond to Trump’s threats while Parliament is prorogued
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains the head of government and holds a variety of trade mechanisms to counter Trump, while Liberal MP John McKay says the leadership challenge gives the executive the ability of ‘not having to respond to everything that Donald Trump thinks or says that is actually advantageous.’
