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.
PacifiCan has new president after Jones departs

Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.
From Los Angeles to Jasper: how we can better prepare for wildfires

Fragmented approaches and inadequate preparation leave communities exposed.
Premiers take spotlight with all-hands-on-deck pushback on U.S. tariff threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have taken opposite extremes in advocating for Canada’s response to the U.S. tariff threat—but both are useful, say observers.