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Donald Trump will go ahead with tariff threat against Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON - United States president-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his plans to impose tariffs on Canada in his first news conference since the certification of his election win. Trump says h...
Jan 07, 2025 Donald Trump says he will be putting substantial tariffs against Canada and Mexico when he returns to the White House in less than two weeks. The president-elect has previously said he’ll put 25 per cent duties on America’s closest neighbours unless they can stop the flow of illegal drugs across the border. (The Canadian Press)
Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades
TORONTO - Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan. 28, will rebate h...
Jan 07, 2025
CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation
The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax, even though it hasn't passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24. The finance depa...
Jan 07, 2025 Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued or halted parliament until March 24. (The Canadian Press)
Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom
OTTAWA - U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the ...
Jan 07, 2025 U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. (The Canadian Press)
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
TORONTO - Ontario will beef up security along its border with the United States as part of its response to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday. The mo...
Jan 07, 2025
As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked
OTTAWA - As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly shou...
Jan 07, 2025
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down...
Jan 07, 2025
Notable Canadians speak out on Trudeau's decision to resign as prime minister
Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest. He also says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has agreed with his request to prorogue Parli...
Jan 06, 2025 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears as a witness at the federal inquiry into foreign interference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick )
Liberals split on how quickly to proceed with choosing new leader
OTTAWA - Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen. But s...
Jan 06, 2025
Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge
CALGARY - The Alberta government is partnering with Calgary-based pipeline company Enbridge Inc. to increase the province's oil and gas pipeline capacity. The agreement is to begin with a new formal w...
Jan 06, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...
