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.
Canadian politicos react to Trump’s inauguration speech

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, who spent the morning of Trump’s second inauguration doing an interview with CP24’s morning show, said Canada needs to be strong, smart and united. ‘The key is not to be scared.’
Danielle Smith puts oil and gas before country

HALIFAX—So, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has decided not to play for Team Canada. It doesn’t get tackier than that. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s 10-thumbed meddling in Canadian affairs has led to exactly what he wants: a house divided. America First meets Alberta First is the perfect Trumpian tango. Alberta’s premier did not bother to personally attend […]
Trudeau encourages all Canadians to ‘speak up for’ the nation in light of Trump’s threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it’s more important to stand up for our country than for jurisdictions right now. And former Ford staffer Laryssa Waler says the next federal election’s ballot-box question will be on defending Canada’s interests against Trump.
New year, new anxieties

There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
Fixing the housing affordability crisis? It’s the density, stupid

In Ontario, the Ford government’s long-brewing housing plan fails to adequately address the single most important issue: density.
Sutcliffe blames federal hybrid-work model for capital’s transit woes as city’s commuters face service cuts

The City of Ottawa is warned of an impending public transit ‘death spiral’ as politicians look to boost the downtown core with more federal public servants.