8 h. ago Chris Selley: Toronto dares the Carney government to punish it for ignoring housing demands

The feds either stand firm, or they look weak, unserious and ridiculous

Politics

46 h. ago Public sector union warns Carney against reducing government staff to cut spending

'What it actually means is that you're looking to cut jobs, which means cutting services,' says the head of PSAC, Sharon DeSousa

Politics

52 h. ago Carney says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1. In […]

Economics

54 h. ago Canadians are cool to Carney government forcing through ‘national interest’ projects unilaterally: poll

A large number of respondents said that such projects should require the support of federal and provincial governments as well as impacted First Nations

Politics

56 h. ago Jack Mintz: Mark Carney’s conservative progressive government

It’s too early to stamp the new Liberal administration as Conservative-lite but recent announcements suggest a stronger shift right is in the cards

Politics

67 h. ago Opinion: If Eby wants a privately funded pipeline, here's how to make it happen

Opinion: To attract private investment for pipelines and other projects, both the Eby government and the Carney government must reform the regulatory environment

Other

3 d. ago Canadian government tells employees they may face job cuts as Mark Carney looks to trim spending

'Given the scope of requested spending reductions, adjustments to our workforce may be necessary,' said the memo

Politics

4 d. ago GREEN: Carney government should swiftly axe foolish EV mandate

Most Canadians disapprove of the mandate; most do not want to buy EVs; most can’t afford to buy EVs (which are more expensive than traditional internal combustion vehicles and more expensive to insure and repair); and if they do manage to swing the cost of an EV, most will likely find it difficult to find public charging stations.

Politics

4 d. ago FINLAYSON: Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy

At the halfway point of what’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2025, how is Canada’s economy faring?     By any measure, the past six months have been a bumpy ride. The Canadian economy lost momentum over much of last year, with economic growth cooling, job creation slowing and the unemployment rate creeping higher. Then, as […]

Politics

4 d. ago Chris Selley: We’ll thank Travis Dhanraj for ‘pulling back the curtain’ on CBC News

'I'll share everything. I'll tell you what is really happening inside the walls of your CBC', Travis Dhanraj wrote

Economics

5 d. ago Letters July 8, 2025: ‘Carney would have had a lot to think about on his way home.’

PM’s musings When Prime Minister Mark Carney was flying back to Ottawa on his government jet, was he wondering: Why would the Calgary Stampede “Boo” a boy who grew up in Alberta?  Were Liberal policies that devastating to the jobs in the Alberta oil industry and the provincial economy in the seven years I was […]

Transport

5 d. ago Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as the Carney government shapes its diplomatic and trade approach to the Indo-Pacific region. Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in Tokyo this week as the two finalize an agreement on sharing defence information and boosting trade. On Thursday and […]

Transport

5 d. ago Alberta, Ontario premiers want ‘several’ oil pipelines built under Carney government

Asked if Prime Minister Mark Carney is all talk and no action, the Danielle Smith said 'there'll be a moment when the rubber hits the road'

Politics

5 d. ago Mayor Jyoti Gondek 'much more optimistic,' about this federal government after meeting with Mark Carney

Mayor Gondek says that Prime Minister Carney has an understanding of the energy sector's needs not seen in the previous administration, and that it is important to give this government a chance.

Politics

5 d. ago Mayor Gondek 'much more optimistic' about this federal government after meeting with Prime Minister Carney

Mayor Gondek says that Prime Minister Carney has an understanding of the energy sector's needs not seen in the previous administration, and that it is important to give this government a chance

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Happy coincidence’ or master plan: How Carney’s team full of Quebecers wants to govern Canada

The key question centres on the possible effects of this Quebec-heavy contingent in the Carney government, both in terms of policy and politics

Politics

1 week ago GOLDSTEIN: Questioning Canada’s immigration policies is not racist

The Mark Carney government will be performing a public service to Canadians if it abandons the reflex position of the Justin Trudeau government that any questioning of federal immigration policies is racist. A report by The Globe and Mail that said 17,600 foreigners had their criminal convictions forgiven by the Immigration Department over 11 years, […]

Events

1 week ago Chris Selley: Angst over flying the Canadian flag was pure media invention

One poll found opponents of the Freedom Convoy were actually more proud to fly the maple leaf than supporters

Economics

1 week ago JAY GOLDBERG: Consumers win with the demise of the Digital Services Tax

Ottawa’s plan for a Digital Services Tax (DST) is gone. And consumers are the ones who should be celebrating this victory. The Carney government didn’t give up on the Liberals’ dream of imposing a massive new tax on Canadians easily. It took the risk of an escalating trade war with the United States for the […]

Economics

2 w. ago ‘What if we just forced people to buy stuff?’: The imagined thoughts of the Canadian EV mandate

The Carney government is under growing pressure to drop what is known as the “EV mandate.” This is a policy first introduced in 2022 wherein Canadian auto manufacturers will be mandated to sell a minimum quantity of EVs each year until 2035, when the sale of new gas-powered cars will be banned entirely. The singular problem […]

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