26 h. ago After Trump revives 51st state rhetoric, party leaders stress ‘not ever’

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his calls for Canada to become the 51st state, but party leaders on the campaign trail say it will 'never' happen.

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33 h. ago Days before the federal election, Trump says Canada ‘as a state, it works great’

Trump reinserted himself into Canada's election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval Office, saying Canada 'would cease to exist as a country' if the U.S. stopped buying its goods

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45 h. ago Days before Canada’s election, Trump insists that Canada needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs it

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States — comments that came just days before Canadians are set to vote in an election dominated by Trump’s remarks on the country’s economy and sovereignty.  Trump reinserted himself into Canada’s election during a signing ceremony inside […]

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3 d. ago COMMENTARY: The spectre of Trump is haunting Canada’s election. Here’s what’s going on

Recent data from Ipsos reveals Canadians’ trust in America is eroding. But how will this shifting relationship affect the vote in the upcoming election?

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9 d. ago LILLEY: Carney campaign’s prayers answered with latest 51st state comments

Trump's press secretary puts idea of annexing Canada back on election agenda during White House media briefing

Transport

1 week ago Trump still wants Canada to be the 51st U.S. state, White House says

Trump's rhetoric toward Canada has appeared to soften in recent weeks, but the White House says his position remains that 'Canadians would benefit' from being a U.S. state.

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1 week ago Letters April 15, 2025: ‘No need to blame Trump for dividing Canadians, the Liberals did that.’

LIBS DIVIDED US, NOT TRUMP It is time for us all to take a deep breath and reflect on what is happening here in Canada. Donald Trump is not running in this election, so everyone needs to close out the noise from south of the border. No. 1, we can thank the Donald for bring […]

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1 week ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney hits 3rd campaign pause, says Trump’s trade war raises ‘stakes’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign as Liberal leader for a third time to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating global trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago Poilievre condemns Trump for excluding Canada from tariff pause

"I condemn President Trump for keeping the tariffs on Canada, all while offering a 90-day pause on tariffs of dozens of other countries," Poilievre said Thursday

Economics

2 w. ago Braid: Conservatives see rebound as Trump goes quiet about Canada

Conservative campaigners say they're now seeing a shift on the doorsteps. Voters are turning their attention back to the economy and the Liberal record

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2 w. ago ‘Tough days ahead’: How Canada’s leaders reacted to Trump’s market chaos

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Trump’s trade actions have 'significantly' raised the probability of a recession in the U.S., and of 'significant effects' on Canada's economy.

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3 w. ago Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.

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3 w. ago Recruiters say surge in U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there’s been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump in November. Katrina Philopoulos, recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, which to date has resulted in one person being hired […]

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3 w. ago «Il y aura une réponse canadienne» aux tarifs douaniers, promet Mark Carney

Le chef libéral Mark Carney était rentré d’urgence à Ottawa mardi soir pour faire face à la tempête.

Economics

3 w. ago Le «Jour de la libération» de Donald Trump aura éclipsé le débat électoral

Le chef libéral, Mark Carney, était rentré d’urgence à Ottawa mardi soir pour faire face à la tempête.

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3 w. ago Pierre Poilievre souhaite une renégociation anticipée de l’ACEUM

Le chef conservateur veut ainsi dissiper «l’incertitude» entourant les droits de douane imposés par le président Trump.

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3 w. ago Ottawa se prépare au «jour de la libération» de Donald Trump

Le chef libéral, Mark Carney, est rentré d’urgence à Ottawa mardi soir, mettant sa campagne sur pause.

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3 w. ago La campagne électorale mise de côté dans l’attente des nouveaux tarifs de Trump

Le chef libéral Mark Carney est rentré d’urgence à Ottawa mardi soir pour se préparer à l’annonce.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada election campaign enters 2nd week as new U.S. tariffs loom

The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings.

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