10 h. ago Trump’s trade war looms over G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec Thursday, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Politics

38 h. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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38 h. ago Trump’s escalating trade war looms over Bank of Canada rate announcement

Economists are expecting a further rate cut by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday as the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to loom over Canada.

Economics

49 h. ago Calgary MP George Chahal on Mark Carney's victory, U.S. trade war and looming federal election

Chahal emphasized the need for national unity amid external threats, particularly those brought forward by U.S. President Donald Trump

Politics

3 d. ago Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.

Economics

3 d. ago Interesting facts you might not know about Canada's next PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney is officially the new leader of the Liberal Party, but beyond his political victory, what do we really know about him?After winning the majority of the votes after Justin Trudeau stepped down, Carney will lead the party against the Conservatives in the next federal election, and much has already been written about his impressive resume.He was the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, a senior associate deputy minister of finance, and a finance adviser to the British prime minister.An economist and career banker, he might be well-known in finance circles, but Canadians may not be entirely familiar with his background.From his hockey aspirations to being compared to George Clooney, here are some things you may not know about the Prime Minister-designate.He's a citizen of three countriesCarney has more than a Canadian passport; he has British and Irish citizenship as well.His grandfather migrated to Canada from Ireland, and according to The Irish Ti...

Transport

3 d. ago ‘Sooner rather than later’: Experts in Manitoba, nationwide predict prompt federal election

Now that Canada's governing Liberal party has chosen a new leader in economist Mark Carney, experts say Canadians should expect a federal election to be called soon.

Politics

3 d. ago Former prime minister Jean Chretien tells Trump to ‘stop this nonsense’

'From one old guy to another old guy, stop this nonsense,' Chretien told the crowd

Politics

4 d. ago Pierre Poilievre slams Mark Carney as London rally draws 2,500 supporters

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to put Canada first again as he addressed a roaring crowd of supporters at downtown London’s convention centre on Sunday. Poilievre held the rally at RBC Place London just hours before he was to learn who he’ll be facing in the next federal election, which could be called as early […]

Transport

7 d. ago Influence campaigns and fake porn: Report highlights AI threats against elections

CSE says it is 'very unlikely' that AI-enabled adversaries will 'fundamentally undermine' the 2025 federal election

Politics

8 d. ago Federal parties gearing up for early election ‘any day now’ despite trade war

Mark Carney signalled last month he is willing to call an early general election should he become Liberal leader

Politics

9 d. ago Ivison: Carney’s credibility cracks give Conservatives an opportunity

'What the Liberals have is a guy, and a guy people really don't know very much about,' Ipsos CEO Darrell Bricker tells John Ivison

Transport

1 week ago North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina company pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to trying to sell electronic devices that have military applications to China without having a required U.S. government license, authorities said. David C. Bohmerwald, who was formally charged in October with violating the Export Control Reform Act […]

Economics

1 week ago FIRST READING: Betting markets still roundly predicting a Poilievre win

Liberal surge in the poll has had little effect on odds that Conservatives win next federal election

Other

1 week ago Diaspora groups call on Canada to activate foreign agent registry ahead of federal election

Parliament passed legislation last year to create the registry but the Liberal government has yet to explain exactly how it will work or appoint a commissioner

Politics

2 w. ago Élections fédérales: Jeff Boudreault en réflexion quant à sa candidature au Bloc Québécois

L’acteur Jeff Boudreault est en réflexion quant à sa candidature aux élections fédérales sous la bannière du Bloc Québécois.

Politics

2 w. ago Élections fédérales: Jeff Boudreault en réflexion pour se porter candidat au Bloc Québécois

L’acteur Jeff Boudreault est en réflexion quant à sa candidature aux élections fédérales sous la bannière du Bloc Québécois.

Politics

2 w. ago First Nations chiefs in Ontario to vote on federal child welfare reform deal

First Nations chiefs in Ontario are voting on whether to accept a child welfare reform deal with the federal government as an election approaches.

Society

2 w. ago All three of Ontario's main political parties score high marks on supporting manufacturers in a pre

Ontario’s three mainstream political parties are pledging support for industry in the face of a looming trade war with the U.S.

Politics

2 w. ago Germany’s Merz Takes Aim at Greens in Final Election Stretch

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz stepped up his attacks on rival Robert Habeck from the Greens as the campaign ahead of Germany’s federal elections enters the final stretch.

Politics