Thursday, February 5, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports over China trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that he would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa finalises a trade agreement with China, escalating pressure on Canada as it...

Canada nuclear weapons debate flares as Ottawa rules out pursuing its own arsenal

Canada has “absolutely no intention” of acquiring nuclear weapons, Defence Minister David McGuinty said this week, pushing back against renewed discussion about nuclear deterrence as global arms control and...

Black History Month 2026: Canada marks 30 years with new funding and nationwide events

OTTAWA — Canada is marking the 30th year of Black History Month with a new national theme, fresh federal funding for community-led programming, and a slate of events and...

Carney says he “meant what I said” after Davos speech dispute in call with U.S. leadership

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected U.S. claims that he softened his message from a high-profile Davos speech during a subsequent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying...

Canadian death Iran: Ottawa confirms citizen died in detention

OTTAWA — The federal government says a Canadian citizen has died while in detention in Iran, after Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand reported the...

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Carney meets Poilievre after leadership review as Conservatives offer cooperation on economy and tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Ottawa on Wednesday for talks focused on the state of the Canadian economy, days...

Carbon Pricing Debate Resurfaces as Climate Targets Clash With Cost-of-Living Concerns

OTTAWA — Canada’s carbon pricing debate has returned to the political forefront as the federal government prepares changes to industrial carbon-pricing rules while opposition...

Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault after Jan. 31 incident in State College

Penn State men’s hockey freshman Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old centre viewed as a leading prospect for this summer’s NHL draft, has been charged with...

Canada Soccer Reform Talks Continue as Scrutiny Builds Ahead of Major Tournaments

TORONTO — Canada Soccer is under renewed scrutiny as it works through governance and commercial reforms ahead of a run of major events, led...