Within the past 70 minutes, as I write this, two notable things happened. One: the Reuters news agency reported — citing three unnamed sources “familiar with the planning” — that the Trump administration would be implementing tariffs against Canada and Mexico on March 1. And two: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then denied the Reuters report, insisting 25-per-cent tariffs are coming down Feb. 1. Read More
An already bizarre shootout that killed a U.S. Border Patrol agent and a suspect on a highway near the Canadian border is unfurling into a sprawling investigation encompassing four other killings allegedly linked to an odd cabal of young math and computer whizzes sharing a passion for artificial intelligence, veganism, fringe philosophy and gender fluidity. Read More
OTTAWA — On the eve of a possible trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a message for Canadians: The country could be headed for tough times and he knows people feel anxious. Read More
OTTAWA — Two of Canada's most prominent ex-military officers say they like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's idea of putting a retired military general in charge of Canada's southern border with the United States. Read More
OTTAWA — Quebec Premier François Legault has put the father of the province's controversial religious symbols law, Simon Jolin-Barrette, in charge of dealing with the federal government. Read More
After more than half a year in Canada, the last three-plus weeks spent detained by immigration officials, pardoned Jan. 6 offender Antony Vo has returned home to the United States. Read More