Sister cities under strain: U.S. steel tariffs threaten to divide Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., from its American twin city

Local Liberal MP Terry Sheehan says there were lessons from the 2018 tariffs and Canada’s response. ‘They were lobbing grenades at us—like they’re doing now—and we came back with lasers and hit them.’
Beyond tariffs: securing Canada’s economic sovereignty

We must urgently adopt a forward-looking approach that strengthens economic resilience, and reduces our vulnerability to U.S. policy volatility.
Hearts and minds: premiers’ mission won’t change Trump’s tack, but can still help Canada, say politicos

Economic measures like procurement bans and retaliatory tariffs can be used against the U.S., but a non-threatening approach would better resonate with Americans, says former Ontario deputy premier Dwight Duncan.
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.
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.
Canada’s internal trade barriers are suffocating its cultural economy

Museums, galleries, and collectors face logistical nightmares due to inconsistent provincial rules.