"We're certainly not looking to escalate, but we will stand up for Canada, Canadians and Canadian jobs," Trudeau said at a 9:30 p.m. ET press conference. "We didn't ask for this, but we will not back down." Read More

OTTAWA -- The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. 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 — Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney added his name to the list of Liberals promising to scrap the "divisive" consumer carbon tax, swapping it instead for an elaborate plan that includes incentives for purchasing “eco-responsible” items, tariffs on certain items from countries without carbon taxes and making “big polluters” pay more. 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

OTTAWA -- Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney. Read More