Trump return to White House will test ‘rocky’ relationship with Trudeau

President-elect Donald Trump is someone who ‘carries a grudge,’ but Trudeau must find a way to ‘make the relationship work,’ say observers.

United States president-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025, after winning the Nov. 5 presidential election. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trump return to White House will test ‘rocky’ relationship with Trudeau

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President-elect Donald Trump is someone who ‘carries a grudge,’ but Trudeau must find a way to ‘make the relationship work,’ say observers.

Trump return to White House will test ‘rocky’ relationship with Trudeau

NewsBY NEIL MOSS, IAN CAMPBELL

President-elect Donald Trump is someone who ‘carries a grudge,’ but Trudeau must find a way to ‘make the relationship work,’ say observers.

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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to ease the anxiety of some Canadians following the election results: 'Canada will be absolutely fine.'

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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to ease the anxiety of some Canadians following the election results: 'Canada will be absolutely fine.'

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In a historic comeback, Donald Trump returns for a second term as president leading the polarized nation. To prepare for his potential return, the prime minister announced in January a plan to relaunch the 'Team Canada' outreach to safeguard the Canada-U.S. relationship.

In a historic comeback, Donald Trump returns for a second term as president leading the polarized nation. To prepare for his potential return, the

Difficult deliberations ahead as MPs look to avoid ‘watered-down’ harassment policy

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Despite recommending against adopting a formal policy, Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner says 'that doesn’t mean ... that we shouldn’t have something.'

Despite recommending against adopting a formal policy, Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner says 'that doesn’t mean ... that we shouldn’t have something.'

Housing advocates wary of funding plan after praising Poilievre’s GST pledge

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Scrapping Liberal funding for housing projects to pay for a tax cut on some new homes 'doesn't make a lot of sense,' says Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness head.

Scrapping Liberal funding for housing projects to pay for a tax cut on some new homes 'doesn't make a lot of sense,' says Canadian

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DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows

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For the third straight year, the Department of National Defence is going the wrong way when it comes to respecting access-to-information laws and timelines.

DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows

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For the third straight year, the Department of National Defence is going the wrong way when it comes to respecting access-to-information laws and timelines.

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Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies hosted a U.S. Election watch party on Nov. 5 at the Métropolitain Brasserie, featuring trivia, punditry, and special guest U.S. Ambassador David Cohen.

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PMO staff changes: Marjorie Michel officially exits, and more

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Ex-senator Murray Sinclair remembered as ‘a giant,’ ‘brilliant,’ and ‘a national treasure’

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The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock

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As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.

The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock

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As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.

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Trudeau must act now to save Canada’s partnership with Africa

BY PIERRE SOMSE

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In the age of dangerous disinformation, it’s time to get serious about online harms

BY DAMIAN COLLINS

Opinion

Government agencies using AI must implement governance programs, or risk losing trust

BY ANEETA BAINS

Canada is a butter—not a gun—nation

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Instead of being a NATO member, Canada should join the Partnership for Peace program.

Reminder to MPs: change starts with you

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Passing the supply management law would only maintain inflated dairy prices

OpinionBY JEROME GESSAROLI

If passed, Bill C-282 would further tie the government’s hands in negotiating future free trade agreements.

Passing the supply management law would only maintain inflated dairy prices

OpinionBY JEROME GESSAROLI

If passed, Bill C-282 would further tie the government’s hands in negotiating future free trade agreements.

Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada

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Toronto’s air passenger preclearance is a force multiplier for Canada-U.S. trade

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Environment & Climate Change

‘Each of our voices matter’: disaster survivors call for greater climate action in Ottawa advocacy push

If personal stories of loss ‘can’t resonate with political leaders, I really don't know what is going to,’ said the Sierra Club’s Conor Curtis.

BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Climate change barrier between the public and government MPs

As professionals in climate and medical science, we cannot successfully advocate for climate change mitigation until that party caucus wall is opened, which won’t happen without either major changes in our political system, or public outcry.

BY GEOFF STRONG, RICHARD VAN DER JAGT

To protect nature, Canada must ratify the High Seas Treaty

We border three large oceans that are filled with countless species that do not recognize the 200-mile limit between national and international waters. If we want to preserve these places and animals for future generations of Canadians, a high seas treaty is essential.

BY SUSANNA FULLER

Q&A | DeMarco dissects Net Zero Accelerator fund’s flaws

Canada's environment commissioner audit found the $8-billion program was not attracting the country’s largest greenhouse gas emitters.

BY PETER MAZEREEUW

AG says green tech fund documents ‘not my information to hand over’ as House remains at a standstill

Karen Hogan says her office did not refer the Sustainable Development and Technology Canada matter to the RCMP, which is investigating potential criminality.

BY IREM KOCA

FOREIGN POLICY

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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As the United States decides, Canada needs to make its own tough choices

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Will this country continue to act as if all is normal as our largest trading partner succumbs to its own division and democratic decay? Do we even have a choice?

As the United States decides, Canada needs to make its own tough choices

OpinionBY EDITORIAL

Will this country continue to act as if all is normal as our largest trading partner succumbs to its own division and democratic decay? Do we even have a choice?

BOOKS, BIG IDEAS, Q&As

Author of Trudeau biography says he doesn’t think Trudeau will run again, but Lanthier says ‘even if he might lose, he wants to go down fighting against Pierre Poilievre’

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In a sensational new book, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's looking forward to running against Pierre Poilievre because he doesn't want Poilievre to run the country, but author and veteran journalist Stephen Maher says he doesn't think Trudeau will run again.

Author of Trudeau biography says he doesn’t think Trudeau will run again, but Lanthier says ‘even if he might lose, he wants to go down fighting against Pierre Poilievre’

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

In a sensational new book, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's looking forward to running against Pierre Poilievre because he doesn't want Poilievre to run the country, but author and veteran journalist Stephen Maher says he doesn't think Trudeau will run again.

Exploring the legacy of COVID pandemic panic

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Getting everyone a ‘front door into the health system’: Jane Philpott weighs in on fixing health care, and her future in politics

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U.S. election preoccupies Canada’s top 50 foreign influencers as feds’ focus gets pulled from Asia strategy

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MacGregor’s success is more than ‘luck’

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Decarbonizing the transportation sector should leave no one behind

OpinionBY LUIS PATRICIO

Prioritizing EV policies caters primarily to privileged individuals, and ignores many other social and economic issues.

A just and effective decarbonization strategy requires rethinking car dependency and investing in sustainable, inclusive transport alternatives, writes Luis Patricio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Decarbonizing the transportation sector should leave no one behind

OpinionBY LUIS PATRICIO

Prioritizing EV policies caters primarily to privileged individuals, and ignores many other social and economic issues.

Decarbonizing the transportation sector should leave no one behind

OpinionBY LUIS PATRICIO

Prioritizing EV policies caters primarily to privileged individuals, and ignores many other social and economic issues.

The youth vaping crisis: Ottawa needs to clean up its mess

OpinionBY CYNTHIA CALLARD, FLORY DOUCAS, LES HAGEN

A federal flavour ban could shut down scofflaws by closing the legal supply of flavoured products across the country.

It’s not too late to course correct on what ails Canada’s transportation sector

OpinionBY RANDALL ZALAZAR

Repealing the anti-replacement worker law and thoughtful long-term infrastructure investments are just two steps the feds can take to make meaningful changes.

Heavy-duty transportation may accelerate the big economic potential of nature’s smallest molecule

OpinionBY KAREN HAMBERG

Significant progress on the federal strategy can be made through the strategic creation and expansion of hydrogen hubs.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Progress Report this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heavy-duty transportation may accelerate the big economic potential of nature’s smallest molecule

OpinionBY KAREN HAMBERG

Significant progress on the federal strategy can be made through the strategic creation and expansion of hydrogen hubs.

Heavy-duty transportation may accelerate the big economic potential of nature’s smallest molecule

OpinionBY KAREN HAMBERG

Significant progress on the federal strategy can be made through the strategic creation and expansion of hydrogen hubs.

Balancing priorities: tackling Canada’s growing transportation challenges

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As regulatory challenges mount, Minister Anand’s leadership could streamline Canada’s transportation sector for the future.

Trump alienates women and Puerto Rican voters

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Pennsylvania is a pivotal state because of the electoral college system, and the majority of the state’s 580,000 eligible Latino voters are from Puerto Rico.

Bill C-20 is a missed opportunity for real accountability

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As Senate hearings on Bill C-20 wrap up, it’s crucial that lawmakers take accountability concerns seriously. This bill is a critical chance to build

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‘We’ve got ourselves in a tangled mess’: legal expert discusses possible path forward out of House impasse

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Meanwhile, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Bloc Québécois and NDP MPs are 'afraid' to stand up to Conservatives over the ongoing filibuster.

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PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

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Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office “will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,” in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.