Ontario results indicate federal election will be dominated by Trump threats, economic issues, say observers
Only 45 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in last month’s provincial election, up only slightly from the record-low turnout in 2022.
‘It was very directive’: Trudeau leaves legacy of deploying federal cash to push provincial policies
Over nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau used bilateral deals, federal dollars, and strings attached to a much greater degree than past PMs to enact a federal policy vision in areas of provincial jurisdiction.
Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers
The Hill Times reached out to all provincial and territorial governments asking if they would adopt Nova Scotia’s proposal. Most did not reply, and none of them offered a clear ‘yes.’
Furey has the right prescription for politics
Premier Andrew Furey’s tenure in provincial politics featured decency as the hallmark of his approach.
In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock
Liberal leadership candidates faced off in battleground Montreal near the epicentre of their September byelection loss.
Arctic security needs a Team Canada commitment
Diplomacy across the Arctic’s deepening strategic divide is now dangerously dormant, just as tensions rise and military operations scale up.
An election about who’s best to handle Trump spells trouble for Bloc Québécois, say observers
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and 51st-state remarks are ‘actually strategically and politically good’ for the Liberals, says former Grit staffer Jeremy Ghio.
Keeping the true North strong and free requires ‘nation-building investment’ now, says Nunavut premier
By highlighting Canada’s vulnerability in the Arctic, U.S. President Donald Trump has created Canadian unity and an opportunity to lead in the North, says Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok.
Poilievre’s Arctic follies
Canada has the ability to rapidly deploy military personnel to Iqaluit, so what could possibly be gained through having troops stationed there permanently?
Canada alone? What other world leaders have said publicly about Trump’s ’51st state’ threats
International affairs professor Michael Manulak says world leaders are holding back comment so far because they’re ‘unsure about how serious to take the 51st-state rhetoric and whether it was genuine or whether it was just bluster.’
