1 week ago Federal Election: Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

The Liberal Leader said he would protect workers from U.S. tariffs by building new trade relationships overseas and breaking down interprovincial trade barriers

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1 week ago Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C., where he is set to make an announcement on cutting bureaucratic red tape, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Atlantic Canada, where he promised to […]

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1 week ago Carney, Poilievre focus on trades and red tape as Singh tackles health care

Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country, with stops in B.C., Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

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2 w. ago Poilievre promises ‘national energy corridor’ to speed up pipeline, railway builds

Days before the campaign started, Mark Carney also promised a 'trade and economic corridor'

Society

3 w. ago Everything you need to know about Toronto Blue Jays home opener

The Toronto Blue Jays are just a few days away from getting things going on their 2025 season.And while recent years haven't brought too much playoff success, every campaign offers up a shot at new success.The Blue Jays home opener is set for March 27 at the Rogers Centre against the Baltimore Orioles, with the first pitch at 3:07 p.m.Here's what Toronto’s team is slated to look like, with a few key players set to miss the start of the campaign due to injuries:Starting rotationBowden FrancisKevin GausmanChris BassittJosé BerríosMax ScherzerMax Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young winner, is one of the biggest free-agent signings in team history and the only new face in the team's bullpen. At age 40 and battling a hand injury to begin the season, his fans will be watching eagerly to see if he can bring that magic that’s made him one of the most dynamic pitchers of his era.BullpenJacob BarnesRichard LoveladyYariel RodriguezNick SandlinBrendon LittleJef...

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3 w. ago Today's letters: Show the world a healthy democracy in action

Monday, March 24: The election campaign is about to start. Please, political parties, treat us like adults, writes one reader. You can write to us too at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Ottawa residents witness start of 'monumental election' campaign at Rideau Hall

Three dozen spectators gathered outside a modest barrier at Rideau Hall to hear Liberal Leader Mark Carney's message Sunday.

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3 w. ago KINSELLA: Voters drawn to image over substance as election campaign starts

It’s 70% how you look, 20% how you say it, and 10% what you actually say. That, former B.C. premier Gord Campbell once said to me, is how voters assess candidates. How you look — as a candidate, as a person — matters way, way more than your position on just about any issue. Voters, […]

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