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Trudeau radically overhauled the Senate — will Carney keep his reforms?
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau upended 150 years of Canadian parliamentary tradition when he unilaterally reformed the Senate. The new Liberal government is now weighing further changes to the Red Chamber.
Poilievre tweaks his tone and strategy as he faces must-win byelection, leadership review
Pierre Poilievre was feeling dejected and disappointed after the stinging federal election loss in April, sources close to the Conservative leader said, and he dialed back his public appearances for the better part of two months to reassess his strategy and regroup. Now, Poilievre is re-emerging — with some tweaks.
Carney says a U.S. trade deal without some tariffs is unlikely
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump seems wedded to tariffs and any trade deal with the Americans may include accepting some levies on exports.
Poilievre calls for 'very hard caps' on immigration to better integrate newcomers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a tougher stance on immigration, saying Monday he wants to see "very hard caps" on the number of newcomers allowed into the county.
Canadian travel to the U.S. plummets — but Americans are staying home, too
It’s not just Canadians who are holding back on cross-border travel amid a U.S. trade war that has soured bilateral relations. The number of Americans coming to Canada is also dropping off.
Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50 per cent tax on imported copper on Tuesday — adding to the growing list of punishing tariffs that are causing economic dislocation in Canada and around the world.
Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent letters to his fellow cabinet members Monday asking them to come up with "ambitious savings proposals" to get a handle on public sector spending, according to a senior government official.
Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player
The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an uptick in the amount of fentanyl seized near the American northern border with Canada — but the quantities intercepted remain a tiny fraction of what's coming from Mexico.
Poilievre has to contend with Alberta separatists as he vies for a Commons seat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's path back to the House of Commons runs through a rural Alberta riding that has become a hotbed for Western discontent and the independence movement — a potentially tricky situation to navigate for a leader with national ambitions.
Trump wants Canada's digital services tax gone before trade talks resume
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's ending all trade discussions with Canada to hit back at Ottawa for slapping a tax on web giants — and he wants it removed before negotiations can begin again.