Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragmatism and savviness. Fen Osler Hampson, international affairs professor at Carleton University, said Carney guided the G7 "through the diplomatic Rockies," navigating "shifting weather" on the global front and avoiding "avalanches and...
Plus, a personal tale of resettlement during the Vietnam War comes to Ottawa, Richard Madan signs off from the CBC, the Assembly of First Nations delays its annual general meeting until the fall, and Belgium honours two Canadian parliamentarians.
Sources acknowledge Tory would likely face uncomfortable questions about his conduct in office if he ran again, but say they don’t believe it would be politically fatal. John Tory is weighing a political comeback, and insiders expect him to decide by the end of this summer whether he will run for mayor of Toronto again in 2026, according to multiple...
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday was a "necessary" step toward rebuilding the relationship between the two countries. However, Carney refused to say whether he had directly raised the accusations that Indian state agents were behind the murder of a Canadian citizen...
Prime minister was peppered with questions at closing newser. Officials in Prime Minister Mark Carney's office are retracting comments that the U.S. wanted to water down a statement about Russia's war in Ukraine on the final day of the G7 summit in Alberta. Tuesday afternoon, an official from the Prime Minister's Office told reporters from multiple outlets that a joint...
Lyndon Johnson famously talked about pushing ahead with the things he believed in, regardless of political risk, arguing ‘what’s the power of the Presidency for, if not to use it’. The routine of politics is one of cycles - where newly elected leaders lose political support as they encounter problems, try to do difficult things, and annoy or disappoint people...
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Over the weekend, I was travelling around doing my normal errands when someone in a pickup truck turned in front of me. On the bumper was a sticker that read “F*ck Carney.” Really? Mark Carney was just elected prime minister not even two months ago and we already have nasty bumper stickers?
When The Hill Times’ intrepid journalist Abbas Rana reports something, it is best to pay attention. He is good at his job, and always on to something interesting. In the June 16 edition of this newspaper, Rana wrote about how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is reaching out to unsuccessful candidates to get their feedback. On the surface, that is a...
Canada hosts the G7 leaders' summit. Great mountain backdrop for the photo-ops, but as usual, Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter? When the smoke and mirrors disappear, what's the truth? Bruce. Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here to sift through the details.
Eby's government speaking out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to fast-tracking energy projects of national significance
At this pivotal moment for our country, Canadians are looking for leadership that is focused, collaborative and ready to meet the moment. And there’s no clearer test of that leadership than the housing crisis. Families across this country are struggling with rising rents, impossible mortgages and an uncertain future. But we have a chance to turn things around. To build...
Recently, I took part in a public service workshop examining hypothetical risks to Canada. Each table of participants was provided a dozen risks that we were asked to rank in order of perceived importance. Article content One potential risk card read something akin to: “Diminished Male Relevance.” I blinked twice, unsure if I’d read it correctly. Women are still crawling...
Lyndon Johnson famously talked about pushing ahead with the things he believed in, regardless of political risk, arguing ‘what’s the power of the Presidency for, if not to use it’. The routine of politics is one of cycles - where newly elected leaders lose political support as they encounter problems, try to do difficult things, and annoy or disappoint people...
Donald Trump’s abrupt departure from the G7 meeting on Monday night wasn’t exactly an insult to his host Mark Carney, who, with typical Canadian courtesy, thanked the president for showing up, however briefly. Trump left behind him, as usual, a collection of eyebrow-raising remarks, including some throwaway lines as he departed on Air Force One about how Canada, his host...
Well, at least he didn’t walk out. While U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 meeting in Kananaskis Monday night, it wasn’t in the huff the world witnessed at Charlevoix in 2018. This time, after a day of huddles and the signing of a U.K.–U.S. mini-deal that slashed auto tariffs, Trump hurried back to the White House because of “what’s...
Donald Trump is a tariff man. He said so himself, this Monday at the G7 summit in Kananaskis. Nevertheless, the protectionist American president says, there’s no reason why Canada and the United States can’t hammer out their trade differences. “It’s achievable,” he nodded. Standing next to him, Prime Minister and host of the summit Mark Carney kept his poker face...
Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the direction of more climatic and environmental breakdown.
In 2018, during his first term as President, Donald Trump famously responded to a question from Lesley Stahl of CBS about tariffs he had slapped on US allies with the quip, “I mean, what’s an ally?” Prime Minister Mark Carney is about to find out. The upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague June 24-25 will be his first. And it...
It didn’t take long for the Alberta government to follow in the footsteps of the U.S. health secretary, anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., by making it more difficult — and more expensive — to get a COVID-19 shot. At the end of May, Kennedy announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be among the recommended vaccines for pregnant women...
In Canadian politics, few ideas cut across party lines as cleanly as how much we love nature. Policies on protecting our environment — and opinions about what harms it — vary widely. But you can bet that any campaign ad, throne speech or holiday message is likely to include a reference to the Maple Leaf along with the Rocky Mountains...
Perhaps Mark Carney has no desire to be re-elected as prime minister and doesn’t care if the federal Liberals fail to win another mandate. Why else would he bring in legislation that runs roughshod over democratic norms in this country, sidelines experts testimony, opens the door to corruption and to lawsuits that could stymie projects, never mind hand the Grits’...
TEPHEN MAHER’S BOOK The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau landed in spring 2024, just as the then prime minister’s brand was in free fall. The year before, he had announced his separation from his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Then, last September, a no-confidence vote was tabled by the Conservatives. Trudeau survived it, as well as two more no-confidence...
Our new prime minister has said repeatedly that it’s time to build. We couldn’t agree more. But building requires a strong foundation — and that starts with the right policies.
(Version française disponible ici) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith waited precisely one day after Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal election victory in April before introducing Bill 54, the Election Statutes Amendment Act, which lowers the barriers to a provincial referendum on sovereignty. While the United Conservative Party (UCP) government frames this legislation as promoting “democratic renewal,” it is actually accelerating...
There are no good ethics in trampling over the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the rush for national projects. That's actually the very definition of colonial. Who knew that Canada would so easily cave on its reconciliation commitment when faced with a threat?
After Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump met one-on-one for 30 minutes on Monday morning, but before their respective teams joined to continue the discussion, the two leaders invited reporters and television cameras into a meeting room in Kananaskis, Alta. to witness them exchanging formal pleasantries.
As the Liberals move to expedite omnibus bills through Parliament before the summer recess, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the urgency to provide affordability and tax relief to Canadians is no excuse to disrespect opposition parties and the Senate’s ability to study the wide-ranging and—in some cases—incongruous contents.
The hustle is on. U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada will soon pay a lot of money in tariffs if it cannot reach a speedy trade deal, and faces a $71 billion entry fee to join the “Golden Dome” missile defence project as he claimed Prime Minister Mark Carney wants — or it could choose the no-cost option of becoming...
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit for another week to study Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects bill. Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal to vote against his own government's closure motion, which limits debate time on Bill C-5.
The Group of Seven closed its leaders’ summit without coming to an agreement on support for Ukraine. The heads of the leading democratic economies came to the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Kananaskis, Alta., for a two-day summit on June 16-17. Prior to the onset of the festivities, Canada decided against releasing a traditional joint communiqué, instead opting for a...
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will bring back a consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable. The federal government's former rebate program for electric vehicles, launched in 2019, was so popular it ran out of funding, leading Ottawa to pause it earlier this year.
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will ask Prime Minister Mark Carney that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang be declared a terrorist organization in Canada.
OTTAWA -- In a joint statement, G7 countries say they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the final day of the G7 summit, Canada’s spy agency warns that New Delhi remains a persistent foreign interference threat to this country. In its annual report to Parliament, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service also identified China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan as the main perpetrators of foreign interference.
Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside. Kurek promised just after the April election that he would vacate his seat in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection. Poilievre represented the Ottawa riding of Carleton for 20 years...
Canada and the United Kingdom will strengthen ties by taking a fresh look at old trade irritants—including beef and cheese—and scanning the horizon for ways to grow the innovation economy together, says Britain’s envoy to Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday. The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for the purchase and donation of weapons and materiel like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that...
TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford says masked men tried to steal a vehicle from his home overnight.
Premier Doug Ford delivered an unprompted “rant” against “weak-kneed judges” and a “broken” bail system on Tuesday after learning that all but one suspect charged in connection with a nearly $50 million drug bust in Peel Region have already been released from custody. Peel Regional Police held a news conference last week to announce nine arrests in connection with what...
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. Kurek introduced a bill in the last Parliament to create the new brand but that bill didn't pass before the election was called, meaning it now has to start over. But Kurek...
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to reduce internal trade barriers and speed up natural resources development is set to be fast-tracked after a vote late Monday that highlighted the political realignment in the House of Commons. The minority Liberals’ effort to have C-5 pass by the end of this week won support from the Opposition Conservatives in a vote of...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is to hold bilateral talks with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta today. The G7 will continue for its second and final day without U.S. President Donald Trump who left the talks ahead of schedule on Monday. Trump said he left due...
Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the summit in Alberta a day early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran. The abrupt plan to depart was announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on social media, and Trump confirmed it at the...
Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced late in the day that he would be leaving the leaders' summit early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran. The abrupt plan to depart was announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on social media...
European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
As negotiations between Canada and the U.S. intensify over a new economic and security deal, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman is cautioning the federal government will have to take relations with its southern neighbour “one step at a time.” Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting the G7 leaders — along with leaders from several other countries — for...
A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the union was surprised and "blindsided" by Ottawa's decision to move the Canadian Coast Guard from the control of the fisheries minister to the defence minister. Teresa Eschuk, Union of Canadian Transportation Employees national president, said the union is still in the dark about what the changes will...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
President Donald Trump on Monday said he finalized a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, first announced in May, that is expected to slash tariffs on goods from both countries, as Trump continues to wage a trade war with America's longstanding allies.
The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.
The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their "historic partnership," a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion.
In the span of about eight hours Monday, President Donald Trump went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained "achievable" to urging Tehran's 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut his visit to the international G7 summit short to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team.
In the span of about eight hours, President Donald Trump went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained "achievable" to urging Tehran's 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut his visit to the international G7 summit short to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another meticulously planned the shootings and intended to inflict more carnage against those on his hit list, driving to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the attacks, a federal prosecutor said Monday.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Trump family said it is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S. president could mold public policy for personal gain.
Last month’s India-Pakistan clash was an unsettling reminder of the volatile relationship between the two nuclear-armed adversaries. New Delhi’s ties with Islamabad had been relatively calm over the four years prior, following the inking in February 2021 of a new truce along the Line of Control (LoC), the disputed border that bisects India- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The truce reduced cross-border...
Liberalizing trade within Canada has long been a challenge. Geographic constraints, infrastructure gaps, differences in language and culture, and easy access to a large market to the south have all dampened the volume of internal trade. Concerns over limited interprovincial trade have surfaced repeatedly throughout Canadian history, from early infrastructure challenges at Confederation aimed at bridging these divides to issues...
In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada made a historic decision that transformed the country’s commercial East Coast fishing industry. At the time, First Nations had been locked out of the regional economy for several centuries, despite traditionally engaging in fishing for subsistence and for trade.
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Canada is moving closer to joining Trump’s Golden Dome scheme, despite widespread opposition expressed by the public in a new poll.
Looking over media releases from the Prime Minister’s office, you will find in recent days Mark Carney has spoken to the Premier of China Li Qiang, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. But one world leader’s name is conspicuously absent from the list: U.S. President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk has always taken a curious pride in not spending big on advertising. Tesla’s meteoric rise was, in his telling, proof that a superior product—and a CEO with 220 million followers—renders paid media optional.
In this politics roundup, we first check in with the CBC’s Aaron Wherry in the Alberta Rockies about the main takeaways from the G7 summit, which wrapped without Donald Trump after he left to deal with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Then, we speak to Toronto Star national columnist Althia Raj about C-5, an omnibus bill which is moving through parliament...
Every year, some of the world’s most powerful leaders meet to discuss political and economic issues in the G7 summit. This year’s meeting, held in Kananaskis, Alberta, wrapped up on Tuesday. It was also the first G7 summit for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The post-election polling hasn’t been kind to Pierre Poilievre and his Conservatives. Is it just a blip or something the Conservatives should start worrying about? This week on The Numbers, we take a look at what the federal polls say about Poilievre’s future. We also get a report from Philippe’s trip to Quebec City for the Quebec Liberal leadership that...
David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics.
