Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends
But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to ‘put down tools.’
‘Canadians are meeting the moment of the existential threat to our identity,’ says Furey as premiers head to Washington, D.C., this week
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says Donald Trump’s ’51st state’ pitch for Canada as ‘incredibly insulting’ and an ‘assault on our democratic institutions and our sovereignty.’
Feds can do plenty during prorogation to take on Trump trade threats, say experts
Former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick says opposition leaders calling for Parliament to resume need to ‘retract the threat to immediately stab the government in the chest and force a six-week election.’
Strong ‘political will’ provides ‘catalyst’ to breakdown stubborn internal trade barriers, says Anand
Some regions face ‘unique geographic, environmental, or industry-specific challenges’ making ‘full harmonization difficult,’ said Northwest Territories Minister Caitlin Cleveland.
‘People aren’t laughing as much anymore,’ says Sen. Boehm after Trump repeats calls for Canada to become 51st state
Experts say a formal annexation of Canada is unlikely, but warn of a possible erosion to Canadian sovereignty.
Canada’s internal trade barriers are suffocating its cultural economy
Museums, galleries, and collectors face logistical nightmares due to inconsistent provincial rules.
Trump forcing Canadians to look more closely at what our country is all about
Canadians need to grab this moment to redefine our internal and external relations.
Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts
Ontarians will head to the polls in a snap provincial election on Feb. 27, just over a week before federal Liberal Party members choose their next leader—and the next prime minister.
Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada
We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.
Former Green deputy leader Pedneault cites threat of Trump as reason for his return to politics
Green Leader Elizabeth May says party members will soon hold a final vote on a proposed co-leader model, as Jonathan Pedneault returns to the fray after stepping down as deputy leader six months ago.
