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As the trade war dominates Canadian politics, Conservatives fight among themselves
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (1435+ words) Conservative MP Jamil Jivani speaks during a fireside chat at the annual Canada Strong and Free Network in Ottawa, on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Chief of staff to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper Jenni Byrne waits…...
The Latest: Trump signs executive orders ramping up trade war with Ottawa
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (306+ words) OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders to retaliate after Canada imposed its latest set of counter tariffs on the United States. The five new orders, which will take effect later this month, will completely bar imports…...
Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (157+ words) WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington’s decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed its latest set…...
Sept. 1: Doug Ford hiding behind Captain Canada cape and other letters to the editor
1+ week, 4+ day ago (491+ words) The premier should be spending our money on health care and education, not publicity stunts, a reader says. Premier Doug Ford unveils a sign for Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby on Saturday. Ford is using the…...
Google updates maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (396+ words) OTTAWA - Google’s maps service has updated to display “Lake America” when people in the United States search for the term, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to change its name. Canadians will still see…...
“Now and Always”: Doug Ford unveils Lake Ontario sign amid U.S. tariff war
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (213+ words) Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a sign for Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby, Ont., on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman HAMILTON - Premier Doug Ford unveiled a Lake Ontario sign at a park on the…...
FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likely
2+ week, 3+ day ago (316+ words) Social media users are claiming that Canada could plunge the U.S. into darkness if the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates further. Regardless, experts say that U.S. residents will not suddenly find themselves without power if Canadian officials follow through with…...
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney says oil needs to be on the table in U.S. tariff war
2+ week, 4+ day ago (674+ words) Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney answers questions during a press conference in Victoria on July 12, 2022. CALGARY - Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is questioning why the province is taking oil and gas off the table in the high-stakes tariff war with…...
‘We are talking about people’s livelihoods’: Premier Holt responds to new U.S. tariffs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (330+ words) New Brunswick prepares countermeasures after the U.S. introduces tariffs that could impact hundreds of provincial jobs At a press conference on Monday, Aug. 24, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt addressed the collapse of a proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal. The province was originally…...
Alberta’s Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith attends a meeting with fellow premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown on Wednesday July 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to…...