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The latest news, analysis and updates on Canada politics and policy.

Whitmer warns Trump’s tariffs risk handing China an edge

Michigan governor pledges to “stop the madness” of Trump’s trade war, warning it undermines America’s closest partners.

By Zi-Ann Lum |

These Red Vermont Towns Wanted ‘America First.’ They’re Getting More Than They Bargained For.

Northern Vermont went all in on Trump because of his border promises. Then came the changes voters here weren’t anticipating.

By Will Bredderman |

Carney defends move to recognize Palestinian statehood

“Consequences of this foreign policy decision will undoubtedly unfold domestically,” Israel’s envoy in Ottawa warns.

By Mike Blanchfield |

U.S.-Canada Trade War

Mexico and Canada make nice ahead of high-stakes trade talks

Carney and Sheinbaum vow to stick together and work with the US on a deal.

By Zi-Ann Lum |

2 amigos vs. Trump’s trade war

How Mexico-Canada relations are changing right before Washington’s eyes.

By Zi-Ann Lum |

Poilievre’s rural reboot

After falling short of the prime minister’s office and losing his seat in Parliament, Canada’s Conservative leader is hustling in small-town Alberta to prove he’s still a winner.

By Mickey Djuric |

Carney on Trump: ‘We’ll speak when it makes sense’

The prime minister also warned that tariff rift puts Canadian investment in U.S. at risk

By Mike Blanchfield |

Canada Elections & Politics

Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert

The former Canadian prime minister and American pop star were also photographed walking her dog and having dinner.

By Paul Dallison |

A Separatist Movement Is Brewing in Canada — But Don’t Count on a 51st State

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on her province’s relationship with the United States, how she figured out Trump and the state of trade talks ahead of a looming Aug. 1 deadline.

By Mickey Djuric |

Mark Carney’s first big test on the world stage

At a turbulent moment in global geopolitics, Canada’s new prime minister welcomes Trump and G7 leaders to Alberta.

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey |

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Magazine

The Friday Read

This Tiny MAGA Town Borders Canada. They’re Ready to Say Good Riddance.

‘Tariffs temporarily are going to hurt us. But in the long run, will it wake some people up?’

By Corbin Hiar |

Letter From Canada

Brantford Has Been Hit Hard By Trump’s Tariffs. The City Still Might Go Conservative.

For 17 years, the Conservative Party has had a firm grip on this working-class city. Canada’s recent swing to the left may not change that.

By Catherine Kim |

LETTER FROM MONTREAL

Canada Discovers Uniting Against Trump Is the Easy Part

The fabric of Canada’s nationhood makes Mark Carney’s one people, one country message difficult to sustain.

By Calder McHugh |

Q&A

The Canadian Who’s Donald Trump’s Oldest Enemy

Graydon Carter’s long-running feud with Trump is legendary.

By Calder McHugh |

Canada recognizes Palestinian statehood

Britain and Australia did so as well.

By Mickey Djuric |

Why conservatives think young men are their secret weapon

Jamil Jivani explains why he thinks grief over Charlie Kirk could move young, Canadian men to engage with politics.

By Mickey Djuric |

Freeland quits Carney’s Cabinet to become special representative to Ukraine

Canada’s former deputy PM, long one of Kyiv’s staunchest allies, says it’s time for “fresh challenges.”

By Zi-Ann Lum and Nick Taylor-Vaisey |

Carney’s answer to Trump’s trade war: Buy Canadian

Ottawa turns to protectionist rules and a C$1 billion relief fund to soften tariff fallout.

By Zi-Ann Lum |

Ottawa watchdog office sounds the alarm on … Ottawa watchdog office

An employee survey reveals a lack of confidence in senior managers at the auditor general’s office.

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey |

Canada’s Carney makes surprise visit to Kyiv

“We are with you every step of the way,” the Canadian prime minister said in independence day ceremony.

By Mike Blanchfield |

Canada looks to Germany to offset Trump tariff agenda

Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior Cabinet ministers will travel to Berlin to talk energy, defense and critical minerals.

By Mike Blanchfield |

Carney backs down on tariffs to keep Trump talks alive

Ottawa drops elbows in an effort to de-escalate trade war with the United States.

By Zi-Ann Lum |

Canada courts Arctic allies to counter Russia

Amid Putin’s threats and Trump’s tariffs, Carney embraces Nordic defense alliances.

By Mike Blanchfield |

Poilievre’s back, but 5 more fights could define his future

Canada’s Conservative leader has a second shot at becoming prime minister, but there are roadblocks in his way.

By Mickey Djuric |

Carney voices support for Trump’s peace efforts — and encourages US security guarantees

The Canadian leader’s message comes after several U.S. partners in Europe showed support for Trump’s trilateral proposal on Friday.

By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing |

Canadian approval of Washington crashes under Trump

Disapproval of American leadership hit its highest point since Trump’s first term, amid a rocky U.S.-Canada relationship.

By Jacob Wendler |

Canada courts Mexico as Trump escalates tariff fight

Canadian ministers push energy ties with Mexico ahead of thorny USMCA review

By Mike Blanchfield |

‘Icy cool’: How Claudia Sheinbaum is navigating Trump’s new world order

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has extradited cartel leaders, deployed troops to the border — and remained calm. So far, it’s worked.

By Megan Messerly |

Canada’s trade minister confident that countries will come to a deal

Dominic LeBlanc said he expects President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney to speak in the coming days.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy |

Trade representative backs Trump’s punitive approach to global tariffs

“He’s elected to assess the foreign affairs situation in the United States and take appropriate action,” Jamieson Greer said Sunday.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy |

Canada’s US trade minister exits DC as tariff talks stall

Dominic LeBlanc says he’ll probably catch up to Trump’s team next week.

By Mike Blanchfield |

Trump hikes tariffs on Canada after trade talks stall

US-Mexico-Canada pact will soften blow for a majority of Canadian goods.

By Mike Blanchfield |

Trump says Canada’s Palestinian move is new trade deal stumbling block

Ottawa’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will make it “very hard” to reach an agreement, the U.S. president warned.

By Yurii Stasiuk |

Canada to recognize Palestinian statehood

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement echoes commitments from the U.K. and France.

By Mickey Djuric |

Trump keeps Canada guessing as trade deadline looms

Inside the unfolding drama of Ottawa’s down-to-the-wire negotiations with the White House.

By Mickey Djuric |

Canada lowers expectations for Trump deal by Aug. 1

The prime minister and the premiers shift gears to prioritize substance over speed.

By Mickey Djuric |

US senators visit Canada to build bridges as trade deadline looms

As Ottawa chases a new trade and security deal with Washington, the prime minister and visiting lawmakers seemed to make headway on lumber and digital services taxes.

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey |

Why RFK Jr. wants Canada to pardon 400 ostriches

The plight of flightless birds in an avian flu drama has drawn in members of Trump’s administration, right-wing influencers and a GOP megadonor.

By Mickey Djuric |

Carney concedes any deal with Trump will include tariffs

The prime minister has pledged to forge a new trade and security deal with the U.S.

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Sue Allan |

Canada pauses new tariff threats as Trump escalates

The president’s letter to the prime minister extends the trade deadline to Aug. 1.

By Mickey Djuric |

Trump says US to impose 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods

The higher-than-expected levy is scheduled to take effect next month.

By Seb Starcevic |

Elon Musk faces a new threat in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure from Washington to make an EV U-turn.

By Mike Blanchfield |

In tech tax ‘cave,’ Trump and Carney may have both gotten what they wanted

The White House chalked up Canada’s decision to suspend its tax to the president’s trade threat, but there were more layers to the policy maneuvering.

By Mike Blanchfield and Ari Hawkins |

Trump plans to slap Japan with new tariffs amid stalled negotiations

“We’ll just be sending them a letter,” Trump said, after suggesting Japan wouldn’t agree to boost U.S. rice imports.

By Megan Messerly, Ari Hawkins and Daniel Desrochers |