82 m. ago Trump Says It’ll Be Easier to Deal With Liberal Leader in Canada

US President Donald Trump said he would rather work with the Liberal Party leader in Canada to resolve a trade war he instigated with Ottawa, weighing in on an expected national election in the neighboring North American country.

Politics

92 m. ago Putin Spurns Ukraine Ceasefire in Talks But Trump Calls It a Win

President Vladimir Putin refused to give Donald Trump the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine he and his team had demanded on the path toward ending the three-year conflict. It was still good enough for the US president.

Events

5 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre Conservatives were unprepared for Trump/Carney ground shift, but it's not too late to get serious

When Justin Trudeau was leader of the Liberal Party, and Donald Trump was just the obnoxious president Canadians were glad was not their country’s leader, the Conservative Party’s strategy seemed masterful: Do and say as little as possible until an election is called. Leave the Libs alone to self-destruct. But now that Mark Carney has […]

Events

5 h. ago WHO HOLDS FEDERAL POWER: With Mark Carney in as PM, what happens now?

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter asks with the changing of the guard in Ottawa — Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney — does the power shift to the Liberals? And do the Conservatives have to change their tactics when dealing with Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump? What do YOU think?  Tell us your […]

Transport

7 h. ago Breweries and maple syrup producer among Vermont businesses hit by Trump’s tariffs on Canada

NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Business owners from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border gathered Tuesday in Vermont to share how the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have affected their industries. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeated comments that Canada should become the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, and many are boycotting […]

Economics

8 h. ago Putin Agrees to Limit Ukraine Attacks But Won’t Commit to Truce

President Vladimir Putin committed in a phone call with Donald Trump to limit Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy assets but declined to agree to a broader 30-day ceasefire as the US had sought.

Politics

10 h. ago Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment […]

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10 h. ago Tariff uncertainty is affecting Canadian real estate and Ontario is hardest hit

While spring is typically the busiest time of the year to buy a home as more properties become available and competition increases, the housing market this season appears to be in a bit of a decline in Canada —and especially in Ontario — amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. According to a new report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), home sales in the country fell sharply from January to February, as many prospective home buyers chose to remain on the sidelines due to the threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS Systems dropped 9.8 per cent month over month in February, marking the lowest level for home sales since November 2023, and the largest month-over-month decline in activity since May 2022. "The moment tariffs were first announced on January 20, a gap opened between home sales recorded this year and last. This trend continued to widen throughout February, leadin...

Economics

13 h. ago Trump and Putin will hold a call on a ceasefire, Zelenskyy is skeptical Russia is ready for peace

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. The White House is expressing optimism that peace is within reach even as Ukrainian […]

Events

16 h. ago Pet owners looking to buy local amid rising costs, tariffs: Report

Nearly two-thirds of pet owners admitted that having a dog or cat has hit their wallets hard — but they aren’t letting that get in the way of supporting local. The trade-war provoked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has sparked patriotism in Canada like never before, and while pet parents are no different, they […]

Economics

25 h. ago Iran will face ’consequences’ of further attacks from Houthi rebels: Trump

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran, warning Tehran it would “suffer the consequences” for further attacks by the group. The comments by Trump on his Truth Social website escalate his administration’s new campaign of airstrikes targeting […]

Events

27 h. ago Trump Says He’s Authorizing Administration to Produce Coal Power

US President Donald Trump said he would look to counter China’s economic advantage from coal-based electricity by authorizing his administration to ramp up production of energy from the fossil fuel.

Politics

29 h. ago Canada Is Limited in Matching Further US Tariffs, Carney Says

Canada can only go so far in responding to new levies imposed by US President Donald Trump given the mismatch in size between the economies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Economics

29 h. ago Braid: Dual citizens make their call — they're for Canada all the way

President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada pose a question many dual Canada-U.S. citizens never dreamed they’d face. Whose side are you on? The answer is clear for Ted Morton, former Alberta finance minister. He was born and raised in the U.S., had his academic and political career in Canada, and now lives in Whitefish, Mont. […]

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30 h. ago Laid off amid the trade war? What Canadians should know about severance, EI

As layoff fears rise across Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, many may be wondering: what should you do in those first days after a layoff if it happens to you?

Economics

32 h. ago Trump Trade Chief Pushes for Order After Rocky Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into sweeping new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled business uncertainty.

Economics

36 h. ago Ontario cities are removing U.S. flags from public buildings

The U.S. flag has become a divisive symbol in Canada, and multiple Ontario municipalities have begun removing the stars and stripes from public display.Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish took to X on Saturday to announce that her city had started to remove U.S. flags, just the latest place in Ontario to distance itself from the U.S. under President Donald Trump in such a way."At the request of many, the City has begun to remove all American flags from sports arenas and locations along Lake Ontario, including the pier at Snug Harbour in Port Credit.  Oversized Canadian flags (15' x 30') are ordered and will be installed on all the poles at City Hall," wrote Parrish.Two other Ontario cities took swift action once sweeping 25 per cent tariffs were imposed by the U.S. government on March 4.In addition to tariffs and the expected devastating impact on the Canadian economy, U.S. threats of annexation have seemingly forced the hands of politicians, who are now taking symbolic...

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37 h. ago Toronto to provide update on U.S. tariff response as cities tweak procurement rules

Canada’s largest city and economic capital will be providing an update on how it will response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

37 h. ago Toronto implementing 10 actions to prioritize Canada in U.S. tariff war

Toronto's mayor says the city will be implementing 10 action items to support Canadian businesses and workers in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

37 h. ago Mississauga takes down American flags ‘at the request of many’

Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish said in a post to X on Saturday that her city has begun removing all American flags at locations along Lake […]

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