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Canada needs a U.S. trade deal but shouldn't have set a negotiation deadline, says Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump “will try to take advantage” of the time crunch.
Trump's global tariff pause is supposed to expire soon. What's at stake for Canada?
U.S. President Donald Trump's pause on his sweeping global tariffs is set to expire in just a few days, unless he opts to give countries extra time to strike deals — as his advisers have suggested this weekend. Some trade experts say Canada still faces big risks, despite avoiding that round of levies back in April.
Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations
A group of NDP organizers and former MPs are asking supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations, claiming hundreds of ridings cannot get tax rebates on campaign expenses due to the New Democrats’ dismal election performance.
Canada wants new trade partners. But markets like India and China come with major obstacles
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says Canada has a chance to build new partnerships as U.S. tariffs continue to pummel world economies. But landing deeper ties with major markets like the U.K., India and China means overcoming irritants and fraught diplomatic relationships.
Federal byelection called for Aug. 18 in Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding
A federal byelection will be held in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot on Aug. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced, setting the stage for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre's potential return to the House of Commons.
Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance trade discussions with the United States
The federal government announced late Sunday evening it is rescinding the digital services tax, days after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded it gone and cut off Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
New Canada Strong Pass offers discounts on parks, museums, camping and train travel
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday morning that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass later this week, a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's historic sites and parks free to visit and rail travel less expensive for young people.
Alberta premier says she likes Ottawa's speedy plan for infrastructure project approvals
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she likes the federal government’s plan to reduce the approval times of major infrastructure projects to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence."
Former MP Han Dong settles defamation lawsuit with Global News
Former MP Han Dong has settled his defamation lawsuit against Global News, according to a statement posted to the news organization's website, closing a two-year legal battle that came after the outlet published an article alleging he advised a Chinese diplomat to hold off on freeing two Canadians who were detained in China at the time.
Carney calls for 'maximum restraint' as Iran responds to Israeli airstrikes
Prime Minister Mark Carney called for Israel and Iran to exercise "maximum restraint" and move toward a diplomatic solution on Friday, while criticizing Iran's missile strikes on Israel and affirming Israel's right to defend itself.