24 h. ago Ottawa says automakers that keep manufacturing in Canada will get a tariff exemption

WASHINGTON — Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will receive an exemption from Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties. Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Tuesday that auto manufacturers will be allowed to import a certain number of U.S.-assembled […]

Economics

4 d. ago Bell: Mark Carney plays pretend tough guy as Liberals con Canadians

How Mark Carney and the Liberals used fear to make the political comeback of the ages

Transport

5 d. ago Pressed for evidence against Khalil, government cites power to deport people for beliefs

NEW YORK — Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages U.S. […]

Politics

1 week ago What has Don Iveson been up to? Former mayor focused on family, career and community

After 14 years in public service for the City of Edmonton, split between back-to-back terms as both a city councillor followed by mayor, Don Iveson earned his time away from politics, but what has he been up to since he finished at City Hall? With a federal election on the doorstep and a municipal one […]

Transport

2 w. ago ‘City hall is not listening’: Calgary Coun. Sonya Sharp announces run for mayor

Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp is the fifth candidate to enter the race to be Calgary's next mayor and the second running under a party banner.

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2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Sarah Hamilton's departure a blow to an Edmonton city council short on seasoning

An Edmonton city council already thin on political experience could soon get even thinner. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is vying for a return to Ottawa, but whether he wins or loses that race, he won’t be back for a second term as mayor. Coun. Andrew Knack, council’s longest-serving member, declared six months ago that he won’t […]

Culture

2 w. ago Here are all of Edmonton's candidates for federal election 2025

The federal election is well underway, and candidates from major parties are beginning to launch their campaigns ahead of election day on April 28. This year, there’s been a shake-up in candidates, with former NDP MLA Rod Loyola and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi throwing their hats into the ring. Candidates have until April 7 to […]

Politics

2 w. ago Edmonton federal Liberal Party candidates Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Loyola kick off campaigns

Two federal Liberal Party candidates in Edmonton launched their campaigns on Saturday, almost a week since the federal election was called. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is officially launching his campaign as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Southeast. He is officially on leave from his mayoral duties after city council approved his unpaid […]

Culture

2 w. ago Toronto city councillors to make $170K after approving 24% pay bump

For the first time in 19 years, the annual salary to be a Toronto city councillor is going up significantly after council voted Thursday in favour of a pay raise.

Economics

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: With Sohi's eyes on Ottawa, Edmonton's civic election race is set for a big shakeup

As intrigue ramps up for a crucial federal election campaign — including the participation of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi — the civic election race will have to take a breather for the next month or so. And to be fair, that’s not much of a change from the past few months. With Donald Trump, tariffs, […]

Politics

3 w. ago Wednesday's letters: Being Edmonton's mayor isn't a backup plan

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has declared as a candidate for the Liberal Party in the next federal election. He should have resigned his position as the mayor of Edmonton. Mr. Sohi seems to simply want to cover his bases and also seems not to be too confident in his ability to win a seat in the […]

Other

3 w. ago Andrew Knack to ‘certainly consider’ running for mayor of Edmonton

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's decision to not run again in the fall civic election, regardless of the current federal race's outcome, has shaken up the roster of Edmonton candidates.

Other

3 w. ago Toronto councillor Jennifer McKelvie to run for federal Liberals in Ajax

Toronto city councillor Jennifer McKelvie is running as the federal Liberal candidate in Ajax.

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3 w. ago Former Edmonton mayor, city councillor weigh in on Sohi attempting federal political comeback

Amarjeet Sohi is temporarily stepping away from his role as mayor to run federally for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Edmonton-Southeast riding.

Politics

3 w. ago Andrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaign

"Since the rumours of Mayor Sohi started swirling I've been getting a lot of phone calls and emails and texts from folks."

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3 w. ago Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi runs for Liberals in ‘most consequential election of our lifetime’

Amarjeet Sohi, who is running for the federal Liberals in Edmonton Southeast, said Canada needs experienced leaders to push back against Donald Trump and defend our sovereignty.

Politics

3 w. ago Mayor Sohi makes it official, taking leave to run for the federal Liberals in Edmonton Southeast

"Amarjeet Sohi will still officially be Mayor of Edmonton during this time, but the official duties of the position will be carried out by the Deputy Mayor."

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3 w. ago Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both

It’s one or the other for Amarjeet Sohi, but not both: the federal Liberals or the mayor’s chair in Edmonton. Multiple sources have told Postmedia, and as it has been reported elsewhere, that Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the federal election expected to be called this weekend. But […]

Economics

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: Sohi's return to the federal Liberal campaign trail is one for the Twilight Zone

Facing a tough road to re-election to as Edmonton's mayor, Sohi may have better polling odds in running again for a federal seat.

Other

3 w. ago Will Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi make another run at federal politics?

Could Amarjeet Sohi have his sights set on a return to Ottawa? Rumours abound that Edmonton's mayor is mulling another go at federal politics.

Politics