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Canada expecting smaller hit from Trump's global tariffs, says N.B. premier after meeting PM
U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll impose sweeping global tariffs on Wednesday, but New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says Prime Minister Mark Carney told provincial and territorial leaders that Canada is expected to sustain less damage than other trading partners.
Independent MP Han Dong won't seek re-election in suburban Toronto riding
Independent MP Han Dong said Sunday morning he will not seek re-election in Don Valley North — a decision that comes one day after the Liberals announced they're running a candidate in the suburban Toronto riding.
Singh, Poilievre pitch affordability proposals while Carney meets with volunteers
The NDP and Conservatives kicked off the first full weekend of the election campaign by promising more financial relief for Canadians — particularly around food costs. Meanwhile, the Liberals had a quieter Saturday as leader Mark Carney met with volunteers in Nepean, the riding where he's a candidate.
Carney and Poilievre promise tax cuts on Day 1 of election campaign
Canada's main federal leaders are kicking off the election campaign by invoking U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and promising financial relief for Canadians affected by his past and future tariffs.
Liberal government announces dental care expansion the day before expected election call
Health Minister Kamal Khera announced on Saturday that Canadians aged 18 to 64 can soon apply for the Liberals’ national dental insurance program — a major expansion that comes on the eve of an expected federal election call.
Canada's next election will take place on April 28: sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask the Governor General on Sunday to dissolve Parliament, marking the beginning of a federal election campaign. Sources have confirmed to CBC News that election day will be on April 28 — meaning federal parties will be sprinting through a short campaign.
Political polls are hitting overdrive. Here's a quick guide to understanding them
Ahead of a federal election campaign, CBC's The House speaks to two poll analysts who explain why political polls matter and how Canadians should interpret their findings.
Jagmeet Singh says NDP would cancel F-35 contract and build fighter jets in Canada
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced Sunday his party would cancel Canada's contract to buy F-35s from the U.S. and look for companies to build fighter jets in Canada — a proposal that some defence experts say comes with steep costs.
Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade, says former Trump ambassador
Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the European Union says nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade discussions and that the U.S. president wants immediate change on his irritants like dairy and auto manufacturing.
Carney expected to meet King Charles during his first trip abroad as prime minister
Just days after being sworn into office, Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on his first trip abroad in the new job. His office says he'll travel to Paris, then to London where he's expected to meet with King Charles only weeks after his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, held his own meeting with the monarch.