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'No reason to think' Americans want to trigger early CUSMA review, says Dominic LeBlanc
International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has “no reason to think” the United States wants to trigger an early review of the North American free trade deal, but American officials do want to discuss tackling economic and security issues together.
Quebec riding of Terrebonne flips to Liberals after recount shows candidate won by single vote
After a judicial recount, sources tell CBC News the Quebec riding of Terrebonne has flipped to the Liberals, who have beaten the Bloc Québécois by one vote. The result means the Liberals have 170 seats in the House of Commons — just two shy of a majority government.
These incumbent MPs lost their races. Now, they're packing up and saying goodbye
CBC's The House spoke with four of at least 40 incumbent MPs who lost their seat in the House of Commons last election. Some described the moment as more than just losing a job. It's the end of a chapter of their life they've spent years, even decades, writing.
Trump reiterates 51st state threat as Carney prepares for critical White House meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on threats to make Canada the 51st state and says he'll "always talk about that" as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a crucial White House meeting and insists Canadian sovereignty is not up for discussion.
What happens to Poilievre? What happens to the NDP? Your election questions answered
Ater a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians chose to elect a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. How does Parliament work when there’s a minority government, and what comes next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP? Here’s what you need to know.
Singh reveals RCMP warned him about death threat in late 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he was warned by the RCMP about a credible threat to his life and placed under police protection two winters ago — and he considered stepping down as head of the party.
Elections Canada announces record turnout on 1st day of advance voting
Elections Canada has announced preliminary estimates that show nearly two million electors voted Friday, the first day of advance polls. It's a record turnout, according to the non-partisan agency.
NDP wealth tax would raise $94.5B, pay for worker tax cut and health-care improvements
The party released its platform Saturday, pledging to tax the extremely wealthy — a plan it says would help finance tens of billions in new spending, deliver a tax cut for workers and bolster and expand Canada's health-care system.
How will the parties pay for their promises? Why costed platforms are important
As most of the major parties gear up to unveil their fully costed platforms, a former assistant parliamentary budget officer says they’re important because Canadians want to understand how parties will implement their spending plans during a trade war.
Poilievre attacks Carney again over ethics, Singh promises help for northern Ontarians
As the election campaign enters its fourth week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is continuing to attack Liberal Leader Mark Carney over ethics while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising more help for northern Ontarians.