Peter Zimonjic

Senior writer

Peter Zimonjic is a senior writer for CBC News who reports for digital, radio and television. He has worked as a reporter and columnist in London, England, for the Telegraph, Times and Daily Mail, and in Canada for the Ottawa Citizen, Torstar and Sun Media. He is the author of Into The Darkness: An Account of 7/7, published by Vintage.

Latest from Peter Zimonjic

Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians'

The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the United States by the Aug. 1 deadline appears uncertain, with Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting his government will only sign new agreement if there is one worth signing.

Scott Moe arrives at premiers' summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada's 'reality'

Canada's premiers arrived in Ontario cottage country on Monday eager to discuss the country's ongoing trade crisis with the United States and settle into a plan for how they can work together with Indigenous leaders to strengthen the country's economy.

Former Afghan interpreter details alleged sexual abuse by Global Affairs employee

Clutching a teddy bear and trembling through her story in the witness box, a female former Afghan interpreter who worked for Canada in Afghanistan detailed the harrowing sexual abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of a government employee. 

Carney's plan to cut tens of billions in spending is tough but doable, experts say

The federal government has started its comprehensive review of government spending, but what will it mean for Canada's public service, what balance will it have to strike and can the Liberals really cut so much?

Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?

With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and light-duty vehicles continuing to batter the Canadian automobile industry, the CEOs of Canada’s big three automakers are asking for a break that could see the end of Canada's electric vehicle mandate.

Carney promised big changes by Canada Day. Has he delivered?

During the campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised a re-elected Liberal government would solve a number of problems by Canada Day. Here is a look at the pledges Carney made, how he has done in addressing them and what comes next.

Canada promises to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 in pact with NATO leaders

NATO leaders have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade, a decision that has given U.S. President Donald Trump a significant policy victory.

Conservatives to hold national convention Jan. 29-31 in Calgary

The Conservative Party of Canada’s next national convention will be held in Calgary from Jan. 29 to 31, according to the party.

Deficit to be $4.3B smaller than predicted, but spending plans remain obscure: budget report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the deficit will be smaller than predicted, but the Liberal government’s lack of clarity on fiscal planning has left Yves Giroux’s office unable to determine if the government’s spending plans are sustainable. 

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa on his way to G7 summit in Alberta

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Ottawa Saturday for a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his way to the G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta.