13 h. ago Rick Ekstein: What matters isn’t who negotiates with Trump — it’s who rebuilds Canada

Canada doesn’t need a philosopher-king. It needs leadership with courage, clarity, and conviction

Other

24 h. ago Opinion: Trump's talk of a Canadian "faucet" has Columbia River Basin residents on edge

Michelle Mungall: Trump is saying the Columbia River Treaty, the long-standing international agreement governing this so-called “faucet,” isn’t fair to Americans. He feels the same way about the treaty’s renegotiated version

Other

26 h. ago MacDougall: If Trump shuts up, Conservatives have a shot at regaining edge

Unfortunately, he won't stay quiet. So Pierre Poilievre needs to stop reminding Canadians of the U.S. president.

Other

27 h. ago Ivison: Emissions cap is ‘stupid,’ says former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.

John Ivison and his guest ex-ambassador David MacNaughton discuss how Canada should respond to Donald Trump's tariffs and what needs to change here at home

Society

45 h. ago Bell: Trump making Canada the 51st state — a hoax played on Canadians

After today, the idea of Canada as the 51st state should be seen for what it is, a hoax played on Canadians by politicians and the press

Other

46 h. ago John Ivison: Canada’s small mercy from Trump today won’t lift the curse of tomorrow

The broad-based 'Liberation Day' exemption for Canada is good news but the crisis facing our economy remains dire

Other

4 d. ago Letters: Vote and show Donald Trump who Canadians really are

Monday, March 31: The election, say some readers, is about only one thing — defending our sovereignty. That starts by showing up at the ballot box. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

6 d. ago Donald Trump, catalyseur involontaire d’un réveil doctrinal canadien?

Le président américain est devenu l’axe invisible autour duquel gravitent discours, peurs et promesses électorales.

Events

7 d. ago Terence Corcoran: Trump, Carney take the wrecking ball to free trade

Protectionist policies are political gambits that will deprive Americans and Canadians of the great advantages of international competition

Economics

7 d. ago Opinion: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will be worse than you think

If you apply the template in the administration's memo last month, the rate could get to a toe-curling 35 to 40 per cent

Economics

8 d. ago Deonandan: Canada should act quickly to attract U.S. scientists fleeing Trump

This is a rare chance to snatch the best of American scientific talent and position Canada as a world leader in promising fields of research.

Other

9 d. ago Chris Selley: Done properly, Danielle Smith’s brand of American outreach is the way forward

If you want to influence Donald Trump, who else would you talk to but influencers?

Economics

9 d. ago Opinion: Trump fails to see the many advantages of showing respect and co

Opinion: By imposing tariffs and promoting ill will with a friend and ally, he will trigger major — perhaps permanent — adverse effects on citizens of his own country

Other

9 d. ago Lorne Gunter: NDP slump, Trump rhetoric driving Liberals' polling surge

On the weekend, federal NDP campaign director Jennifer Howard made the preposterous claim that her party had “momentum.” Indeed, according to Howard, the Dippers had “record-breaking momentum.” Yep, in polls and fundraising, the New Democrats have the same momentum the Titanic had just before it snapped in half and nestled into the floor of the […]

Events

1 week ago Celyeste Power: Fixing Canada’s regulatory regime would foster economic growth at a key moment

Opinion: Trump tariffs could serve as an opportunity for policymakers to sweep away outdated and ineffective obstacles to growth

Other

1 week ago Bell: Memo to Danielle Smith — Just stop talking about Trump

To Premier Danielle Smith, remember in this election Donald Trump is toxic

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta caught in a dark place between Trump and Carney

Alberta finds itself in a dark place between unjustified and pernicious threats of tariffs on energy trade with the U.S., and potential equally retaliatory actions from Prime Minister Mark Carney that will reduce (or eliminate) Alberta hydrocarbon production. Canada is progressing toward an extremist national climate goal of net zero, regardless of economic consequences. Alberta […]

Transport

2 w. ago Today's letters: Great to hear from Americans, but what about Trump voters?

Friday, March 21: Letters of support from south of the border were heartening, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

2 w. ago Opinion: Trump’s threats to our water security require urgent action

Opinion: U.S. administration poses three distinct threats to our water security, including signals that the U.S. plans to unravel long-standing water agreements.

Events

2 w. ago B.C. NDP finds Trump a convenient excuse for ditching its flawed programs

Vaughn Palmer: Once again, the ruling party has blamed Trump for killing a policy, while sidestepping any blame it should bear

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