At PragerU fundraiser, Alberta premier shied away from discussing Pierre Poilievre and Donald Trump, according to video CBC News obtained. CBC News has obtained video of Alberta premier’s onstage discussion with podcaster Ben Shapiro. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s response to a U.S. podcaster’s quips about Canada as the 51st state …
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Liberal candidate Paul Chiang withdraws from race after suggesting people claim China’s bounty on Conservative
Embattled Toronto-area Liberal candidate Paul Chiang is dropping out of the race just hours after the RCMP confirmed it’s looking into whether he broke the law by suggesting people turn a Conservative candidate running in a nearby riding into the Chinese consulate to collect a bounty. Move comes after RCMP …
Read More »Trump threats open ‘floodgate’ of inquiries from U.S. physicians about moving north
Canada’s health-care system could stand to benefit from the political upheaval unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump as American physicians look to move north and Canadians forgo opportunities south of the border. Some Canadian doctors are also turning down opportunities in the U.S. Renowned Ottawa heart surgeon Marc Ruel was …
Read More »Trump wants to tariff Canadian-made drugs. Experts warn U.S. patients could pay the price
Experts say if the Trump administration applies tariffs to pharmaceuticals, it would disrupt delicate supply chains — and shortages in life-saving drugs could be on the line. Antidepressants, antibiotics among Canadian manufactured drugs that end up in the U.S. market. Prescription drugs have been exempt from tariffs in the past. …
Read More »Who’s considered ‘middle class’ in Canada? And who’s left behind?
Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both promised middle-class tax cuts this week. But the former hallmarks of a middle-class lifestyle — like owning a home or taking annual vacations — are increasingly out of reach for younger adults. The meaning of the term, often heard in …
Read More »Trump voters brush off threats to Canadian sovereignty as a joke and a distraction
Despite the rollout of his tariffs causing major backlash abroad — particularly in Canada, a repeated target of the U.S. president’s ire — several Trump voters who spoke with CBC News said they still support him, or even outright dismissed his recent rhetoric as a joke or distraction tactic. Republican …
Read More »Feces, urine, mould: After 1-year eviction fight, Hamilton landlord gets back home needing $100K in fixes
“I’m not exaggerating — this was the worst year of my life,” says Hamilton resident Verica Gric, who applied to Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board to evict her tenant a year ago over unpaid rent, but didn’t get the final order until last week. Verica Grgic got LTB order to …
Read More »Canada expecting smaller hit from Trump’s global tariffs, says N.B. premier after meeting PM
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll impose sweeping global tariffs on Wednesday, but New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says Prime Minister Mark Carney told provincial and territorial leaders that Canada is expected to sustain less damage than other trading partners. Carney told premiers Canada expected to fall in lowest tariff …
Read More »Ontario judge condemns WestJet’s attempt to include gag order in settlement offer
WestJet claims use of non-disclosure agreements ‘fundamental’ to reaching solution Andrew Douglas holds an Ontario small claims court ruling in which a judge penalizes WestJet for trying to impose a gag order as a condition for paying customer compensation. (Raphaël Tremblay/CBC) Andrew Douglas says he was just fighting for compensation when …
Read More »‘We are not for sale’: Canadian defiance and national pride colour 2025 Juno Awards
The Beaches, bbno$, Nemahsis and Josh Ross take home gold at the Junos. The ceremony hosted by Michael Bublé was filled with shots at the U.S. and compliments about Canada. Michael Bublé hosted music awards that alternated between celebration and shows of patriotism. Canadian pride on display at 2025 Junos …
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