4 h. ago New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing jobs due to Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40% of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 7 to March 10, suggests that more than half of […]

Economics

7 h. ago New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 7 to March 10, suggests that more than […]

Economics

49 h. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after Ford slaps 25% surcharge on electricity going to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against Canada in a social media post after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. Trump’s post on Truth Social suggested Ford’s decision to increase the price of electricity flowing across the border is just the latest attempt by Canada to take advantage […]

Economics

64 h. ago Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk pushed debunked theories about Social Security on Monday while describing federal benefit programs as rife with fraud, suggesting they will be a primary target in his crusade to reduce government spending. The billionaire entrepreneur, who is advising President Donald Trump, suggested that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needed to […]

Events

5 d. ago Large majority of Canadians reject Trump’s annexation overtures, poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta. The Leger poll, released this week, says just nine per cent of Canadians want Canada to become the 51st […]

Politics

5 d. ago Trump wrote Iran’s leader for new nuclear deal, expects results ‘very soon’

President Donald Trump also suggested that the alternative to a negotiated resolution on Iran's nuclear program would be the U.S. threatening to intervene military.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.’s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Trump also suggested that the U.S. might abandon its […]

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6 d. ago James Carville fights urge to ‘punch’ computer over GOP’s response to tariffs

The word “tariffs” is enough to make just about anyone a little punchy, but James Carville is ready to “punch” his computer in frustration over Republicans’ response to the consequences of U.S. President Donald Trump’s far-reaching taxes. The veteran Democratic strategist suggested that “maybe Donald Trump hates the United States” while discussing the tariffs that […]

Economics

6 d. ago Trudeau says he won’t be a caretaker PM after Trump suggests he wants to ‘stay in power’

Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Ottawa, Trudeau said the phone call between him and Trump was 'colourful'

Politics

9 d. ago Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying the end of the Russia war ‘is still very, very far away’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday for suggesting that the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine likely “is still very, very far away.” The comments come as prominent Trump allies escalate pressure on Zelenskyy to dramatically change his approach to the U.S. president, who has made quickly ending […]

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1 week ago Bessent Says He Sees Inflation Reaching Fed’s 2% Target Quickly

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s confident US consumer price increases will slow over the course of the year after a poll suggested Americans want President Donald Trump to focus more on bringing down inflation.

Economics

1 week ago Donald Trump weirdly gushes over Wayne Gretzky and suggests he get into politics

Donald Trump is once again suggesting that Wayne Gretzky enter a new arena — the political one.On Wednesday night, the American president took to Truth Social to share thoughts about the Hall of Fame hockey player, who has closely associated himself with Trump in recent months."Wayne Gretzky is a fantastic guy! They call him 'The Great One,' and he is. He could run for any political office in Canada, and win," Trump wrote on Truth Social."Wayne is my friend, and he wants to make me happy, and is therefore somewhat 'low key' about Canada remaining a separate country rather than becoming a cherished and beautiful 51st state, paying much lower taxes, a free and powerful military, NO TARIFFS and having a booming economy."Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last few months. On election night in November, he was at Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida. In December, Trump suggested Gretzky should run for prime minister, and...

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2 w. ago Trump says U.S. will delay tariffs on Canada for at least another month

U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that tariffs against Canada will be delayed until early April.The tariffs were originally going to go into effect in February. They were then delayed by 30 days and were to kick in next week. This is the third delay.During a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump responded to a reporter's question about whether he would continue the pause on tariffs against Canada and Mexico.Trump confirmed that he was not going to stop the tariffs due to the U.S. having "lost millions of people due to fentanyl."However, he seemingly pushed back the start date of enacting the tariffs on Canada until the spring.Trump appears to suggest tariffs on Canada have been pushed back to April 2nd (not April 1st because he's superstitious).He also adds that fentanyl is apparently once again his top issue for talks with Canada. pic.twitter.com/IIFRCFmoSX— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) February 26, 2025"I have to tell you that, you know, on April 2 — I...

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. consumer confidence tanks due to Trump’s policies, survey suggests

The Conference Board's consumer confidence index in the United States dropped 7 points, the biggest decline since August 2021, to 98.3 this month.

Events

2 w. ago Trump suggests ‘Governor Trudeau’ join him to watch 4 Nations hockey final

President Trump continues to poke the bear, and he once again brought up Canada becoming the 51st state, "soon."

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump is living in Russian ‘disinformation space,’ Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he “would like Trump’s team to be more truthful" after Trump suggested Ukraine “should have never started” the war.

Events

3 w. ago Canada rejects Trump’s suggestion that Russia should rejoin G7, and so does Moscow

'What is currently referred to as the G7 is an outdated structure,' Moscow's ambassador to Canada wrote on social media.

Politics

3 w. ago Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

OTTAWA — Canada disagrees with U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Russia rejoin the G7 — but Moscow says the idea is a non-starter anyway. “Russia has no interest in revisiting past formats,” Moscow’s Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov wrote on social media. “What is currently referred to as the G7 is an outdated structure, […]

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