Who is Mark Carney? Here’s some background on Canada’s next prime minister
OTTAWA — Even when Mark Carney was still in high school, his friends bugged him about whether he would become prime minister one day. His answer was one fit for a future politician: to never confirm nor deny. Carney, a...
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien tells Trump to ‘stop this nonsense’
OTTAWA — Moments before the new Liberal leader was announced on Sunday, former prime minister Jean Chrétien took to the stage to reprimand U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs and threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Chrétien warned a crowd of Liberals...
2,300 Toronto Public Library workers are on the verge of a strike
Over the weekend, the City of Toronto reached a deal with some public sector workers, averting the closure of city-run daycares ahead of March Break, but union leaders representing 2,300 Toronto Public Library (TPL) workers say labour unrest is on...
Trump and commerce secretary indicate dairy and lumber tariffs may wait until April
U.S. tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber may not arrive until next month, according to interviews President Donald Trump and his top commerce official gave to media outlets this weekend. Trump threatened Friday he may hit Canadian lumber and dairy...
With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill Sunday for the “Elbows up, Canada” rally as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens economywide tariffs and making the country into the 51st state. The “Elbows up, Canada” rally came together after...
Photos from the Liberal leadership convention in Ottawa
The Liberal Party of Canada has elected former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as its new leader. Grassroots members elected the former central banker to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a convention in downtown Ottawa, ending the...
Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices, and isn’t ruling out the possibility...
Palestinian activist who led Columbia University protests arrested by ICE, student visa and green card...
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in protests against Israel at Columbia University, according to his attorney. Mahmoud Khalil was inside a university-owned residence Saturday night near Columbia’s Manhattan...
U.S. Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near Donald Trump’s Florida home Sunday, bringing the number of violations to more than 20 since the president took office...
Advocates skeptical of Canada’s plan to grant status to undocumented construction workers
The federal government is carving a path to permanent residency for thousands of undocumented construction workers so they can help fill Canada’s construction industry labour shortage. While the Liberals are touting this as a milestone move, with Minister of Immigration...
