25 h. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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49 h. ago Today's letters: We're not 'looking away' from the homeless either

Tuesday, March 11: A group of total strangers has been trying to help one Ottawa man cope with a bone-chilling winter. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 d. ago Today's letters: Trump needs to be taught a lesson, pure and simple

Monday, March 10: Readers want Canada to send sharp message back to the U.S. president. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 d. ago Recall Parliament so MPs can voice support for Canada under threat from Trump, Axworthy says

"Parliament should be meeting today," the elder statesman told a rally of 1,000 people in Ottawa Sunday.

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5 d. ago Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Funding Commitment from Government of Canada in Support of its Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project

ISED has committed to finalizing negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project at the company’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta. Irving, Texas, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) […]

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5 d. ago Did King Charles subtly show support for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threats?

'It may be merely symbolic but King Charles began specifically wearing Canadian military honours in public, after his visit with Justin Trudeau,' wrote MP Hedy Fry on X

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6 d. ago Today's letters: OCDSB changes will hamper, not help, Ottawa students

Friday, March 7: Many families will now have elementary-aged children attending two different schools, a reader notes. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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6 d. ago Métis National Council Announces National Métis Veterans Gathering in Spring 2026 with Support from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Métis National Council is proud to announce funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support a National Métis Veteran Gathering.   President Victoria Pruden emphasized how essential this dialogue and funding is to Métis Veterans and their families. “This funding is crucial to facilitate […]

Society

6 d. ago Canada will build 3 Arctic military hubs as it ramps up regional footprint

The hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government's Arctic security strategy, which committed $2.67 billion over 20 years to building them.

Events

6 d. ago Helmets to Hardhats Expands Support for Veterans and Military Families Through Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce the Building Skills, Building Futures project, an initiative designed to enhance the lives of transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families by providing comprehensive career transition support. This project prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, 2SLGBTQI+, […]

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7 d. ago Today's Letters: 'We love you, Canada' — Americans react to Trump

Thursday, March 6: U.S. citizens say they don't like what Donald Trump is trying to do to Canada. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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7 d. ago Cattle groups look to diversify markets, boost support programs

CALGARY — Beef industry groups say with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods taking effect, they’re looking to diversify their export markets, process more domestically and push for improvements to government support programs. The cattle sector is tightly interwoven between Canada and the United States, with animals often raised here before being sent […]

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8 d. ago Today's letters: Should Brady Tkachuk really be Senators' captain?

Wednesday, March 5: A team leader who thinks he should deliberately start fights in order to win doesn't get my support, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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8 d. ago U.S. is ‘appeasing’ Putin with pulling Ukraine military aid: Trudeau

As the United States pauses military aid to Ukraine amid a deepening rift between the two nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Kyiv.

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8 d. ago “Protect Ontario Families”: Over 100 Child Care Organizations Send Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford Urging Him to Sign $10aDay Child Care Funding Extension

TORONTO — Over 100 Ontario organizations – including child care programs from across Ontario and provincial early learning and child care associations – have come together to send an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford today in response to news that the federal government has offered all provinces and territories 5-year extensions to their Canada-Wide […]

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8 d. ago WARMINGTON: To show support in Trump trade war, buy a ‘Canada not for sale’ hat made in China

This is common among all retail outlets in any mall. It’s not a knock on them. It’s just what Canada’s economy has become

Economics

9 d. ago Today's letters: Time to explain Trump friendship, Wayne Gretzky

Tuesday, March 4: The Great One does have some 'splaining to do, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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1 week ago Today's letters: Call to revive the ByWard Market strikes a chord

Monday, March 3: Citizen readers answered the editor's call to send us your thoughts on the Market, its past and its future. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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1 week ago Shoppers find grocery stores are mistakenly labelling U.S. products as made in Canada

Canadian customers are on high alert amid the threat of tariffs between Canada and the U.S.With U.S. President Donald Trump vowing to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico on April 2, calls to support Canadian-made products grow stronger.Over 23,000 have signed a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.While some companies like Empire Company Limited (owner of Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo and Foodland) and Metro Inc. (owner of Ontario and Quebec grocers like Food Basics and Super C) have pledged to promote made-in-Canada goods, some Canadians are claiming stores are mislabelling products.Several grocery shoppers have shared photos on Reddit showing how some items are labelled as products of Canada on store signage, but upon a closer look, they're actually U.S. products."Heads up to anyone who shops at the Regent St. Sobeys in Fredericton. I just popped in cause I needed a refill on coffee and discovered a bunch of the Coffe...

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2 w. ago Today's letters: Federal Liberal leadership hopefuls debated like adults

Thursday, Feb. 27: What a change to see politicians discussing issues and not slinging mud, says one reader. You can write to us too at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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