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20 hours ago

$28,600 a Year: What the Average Older Canadian Woman Lives On | The Walrus

The gender pension gap in Canada persists despite improvements in retirement income for many Canadians over the past fifty years.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Trump issues several permits for U.S.-Canada pipelines | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump issued several pipeline permits on Wednesday, including one for the construction of a new pipeline, to facilitate the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. and Canada.
Washington DC
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

New Conservative private member's bill aims to speed up approvals of ag products available in other countries

The FARM Act, introduced by David Bexte, would require the federal minister to approve new agricultural products on a provisional basis within 90 days if they are already approved in at least two trusted jurisdictions.
Agriculture
Canada news
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Meet ICE's Secret Canadian Partner

GardaWorld, a Canadian security firm, is involved in U.S. immigration detention facilities, including contracts with ICE worth over $450 million.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
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1 day ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Canada has invited the top 100 global investors to a summit this fall | CBC News

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5 days ago
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Defensiveness is unhelpful, says Manitoba's rep in D.C.

Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. must focus on economic contributions rather than emotional appeals, emphasizing partnership and shared benefits.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Canada news

Canada is having a moment - and the world is finally paying attention

Canada is shifting toward greater economic and political self-sufficiency as relations with an increasingly antagonistic United States strain North American integration.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

ANALYSIS | Canada has invited the top 100 global investors to a summit this fall | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a summit to attract global investors to Canada amid economic uncertainty.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada's special election

The Liberals secured a parliamentary majority with 174 seats, allowing Prime Minister Carney to advance his agenda without opposition support.
Canada news
fromThe Daily Pour
5 days ago

Mark Carney Jabs at Trump, US Trade With Bourbon Remark

Mark Carney used bourbon to symbolize shifting Canada-U.S. trade sentiment and promote a 'Buy Canadian' initiative during a Liberal Party convention speech.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Defensiveness is unhelpful, says Manitoba's rep in D.C.

Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. must focus on economic contributions rather than emotional appeals, emphasizing partnership and shared benefits.
#ontario
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1 day ago
Canada news

Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

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3 weeks ago
Canada news

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

Ontario is prioritizing medical residency positions for applicants with a connection to the province through new legislation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ford defends jail expansion plan, says not 'building Four Seasons hotels' | CBC News

Ontario plans to build over 6,000 new jail beds by 2050 to address overcrowding and enhance community safety.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pop star boyfriend posting from Coachella, celebrity statesman, global brand: Justin Trudeau's offbeat political afterlife

Hungarians voted for change, signaling a restoration of democratic institutions after years under Viktor Orban.
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2 days ago

Due North: Navigating Legal Licensing In Canada For US Lawyers - Above the Law

An ever-increasing number of families are looking to leave the United States for what they perceive to be greener pastures. Social media groups dedicated to becoming an expat are booming, lawyers (and other professionals) are looking for alternative career paths and routes to legal residency abroad.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mark Carney's Liberals secure majority, calling it Canada's time to come together'

Mark Carney stated, 'This is a time to come together so we can build a Canada strong for all,' emphasizing the need for bipartisan collaboration and ambition in the coming months.
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Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

PMRA renamed "Pesticides Regulatory Directorate"

The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate will maintain the same mandate as the former Pest Management Regulatory Agency, focusing on the registration and evaluation of pest control products.
Canada news
#us-canada-relations
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes

American favorability toward Britain and Canada declined significantly over 12 months, with Republicans showing the steepest drops, though overall positive ratings remain high.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes

American favorability toward Britain and Canada declined significantly over 12 months, with Republicans showing the steepest drops, though overall positive ratings remain high.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
#alberta
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Can Alberta Keep Foreign Meddling Out of Its Secession Vote? | The Walrus

Alberta's potential secession referendum faces legal challenges and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dishonourable': First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

A First Nation in Alberta opposes a separatist referendum, claiming it violates their treaty rights and is irresponsible and dishonourable.
Canada news
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2 weeks ago

Separatist movement in Canada's Alberta province finds allies in Trump's circle

Canadians are concerned about U.S. support for Alberta's separatist movement amid trade tensions and foreign interference allegations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Gap between richest and poorest Canadians kept widening in 2025, StatsCan says | CBC News

Statistics Canada reported that the income gap measuring the difference in disposable income between the top 40 percent and bottom 40 percent reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025, up from 46.4 percentage points the previous year.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Poilievre May Be Struggling Right Now, but the Kids Still Like Him | The Walrus

In 2025, the political landscape was transformed when Mark Carney took the helm of the Liberals, leading to a surprising electoral turnaround that few predicted.
Canada news
#quebec-politics
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
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fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The US Is Trying to Annex the Ultra-Canadian Heated Rivalry | The Walrus

Heated Rivalry is a Canadian-produced hit whose U.S. acquisition and media coverage often credit HBO, reflecting patterns of American appropriation of Canadian cultural success.
#quebec-sovereignty
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Canada news

How the Fear of Trump Is Helping Quebec Sovereignty | The Walrus

Ottawa's fear-based tactics to deter Quebec sovereignty are outdated and less effective with today's electorate, particularly younger voters.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago
Canada news

Most Quebecers Oppose Sovereignty. Even More Reject Another Referendum | The Walrus

A majority of Quebec voters would vote against sovereignty; opposition strengthens sharply if a referendum is held during a PQ government's first mandate.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

How the Fear of Trump Is Helping Quebec Sovereignty | The Walrus

Ottawa's fear-based tactics to deter Quebec sovereignty are outdated and less effective with today's electorate, particularly younger voters.
#avi-lewis
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Canada news

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
#opposition-strategy
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump vs. Canada

Reported $500 million UAE investment in a Trump-family company and presidential overtures to Alberta secessionists threaten the US–Canada alliance and fuel geopolitical realignment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Rights advocates welcome Canada's exclusion from Trump's Board of Peace'

Canadian rights groups urged Canada not to join a US 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, calling it a mockery of Palestinian self-determination.
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

The Flag | The Walrus

A flag is certain the wind admires it -the breeze flaunting it so its crowns, leaves, crosses, bands of colour, or stars float in air, ready to be honoured, deferred to. In turn the flag at times pats the wind streaming past, confirming they stand together, believing the wind thinks of itself as Tunisian wind orAmerican wind. To people who live under the flag open in its glory, or relaxed against
World politics
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

The Strategic Love Story of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry | The Walrus

Public displays between Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry blur romance and reflect the interplay of celebrity, residual political stature, and cultural capital.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

The truth about prairie politics with Scott Moe

Saskatchewan prioritizes pragmatic global engagement, defending agricultural interests through relationships, trade access restoration, and value-added exports to support producers amid rising costs.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Dresses Down Canada's PM for Not Being Grateful' Enough: Canada Lives Because of the United States, Remember That'

Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way, Trump said. They should be grateful also, but they're not. I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful, but they should be grateful to us, Canada. Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
US politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Is Canada Ready for an American Civil War? | The Walrus

US domestic politics are sliding into lawlessness as federal immigration agents are used to intimidate political opponents, undermining the rule of law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Lewis emphasized the need to properly tax corporations and billionaires, stating, 'It is time, far past time, to properly tax the corporations and billionaires that have been riding a tidal wave of profits while the 99% have been suffering and struggling.'
Canada news
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2 weeks ago

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada

The Strong and Free Elections Act aims to restrict political financing methods in Canada, including banning cryptocurrency donations.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Gay Treasury secretary could start international incident with bizarre Canadian annexation statement - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent endorsed Alberta's secession and suggested Alberta could join the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Justice minister won't meet premiers' demand for 'sea change' to how judges are appointed | CBC News

Justice Minister Sean Fraser will not change the judicial appointment process despite requests from four premiers for more provincial involvement.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Canada's Supreme Court must strike down Quebec's Bill 21

Quebec's Bill 21 excludes public sector workers from wearing religious symbols, raising significant concerns about religious freedom and state neutrality.
#alberta-separatism
Canada news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Inside the Right-Wing Movement Pushing Alberta to Secede From Canada

An Alberta separatist movement led by the Alberta Prosperity Project seeks U.S. statehood and requests a $500 billion U.S. line of credit to support transition.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Canada separatists accused of treason' after secret talks with US state department

Covert meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials amount to treason, and seeking foreign assistance to weaken or break up Canada is inappropriate.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How Alberta's Separatist Movement Could Shake North America | The Walrus

Alberta separatism is resurging due to long-standing Western alienation, economic grievances from the 1980 National Energy Program, and current federal policies perceived as marginalizing Alberta's interests.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Charles concerned about Alberta separatist movement, First Nation chief says

Indigenous leaders from Alberta informed King Charles about separatist movements threatening historic treaties signed between First Nations and the crown nearly 150 years ago.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

Provincial decisions affect First Nations' rights, lands and environments, and FOI requests are one of the few mechanisms available to First Nations and the public to understand how those decisions were made. Having access to this information, particularly if it's a decision made by the premier or other cabinet ministers, or just understanding how those decisions came to be, is just part of good governance.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader | CBC News

This is an opportunity for the membership to decide not only who the next leader is going to be, but what the future of the party is going to look like. That gives me hope that despite the election result, the NDP is here to stay.
Canada news
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fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Canada Is Edging Toward a Two-Party System. That Would Be a Mistake | The Walrus

The NDP leadership race shows renewed interest and fundraising, amid risks of a shift toward a two-party system and pressure from a possible early election.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

After the Freedom Convoy, What Is the Emergencies Act Actually For? | The Walrus

The Emergencies Act, enacted in 1988 for severe national crises, was first invoked in February 2022 during the Freedom Convoy protest, triggering ongoing controversy and judicial review.
Canada news
fromAxios
1 month ago

Canada, like Europe, seeks to break U.S. defense dependency

Canada is shifting from reliance on U.S. protection to building autonomous defense capabilities, doubling defense spending and prioritizing domestic defense contractors.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Doug Ford says a Parti Quebecois government would be a 'disaster' | CBC News

Election of a separatist party in Quebec would be a disaster for Canada and would undermine national unity.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Carney gathers with cabinet for 2nd day after calling for national unity, taking aim at Trump | CBC News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects U.S. claims, asserting Canada thrives independently and faces diplomatic tension with the United States over trade and China ties.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Conservatives Know Who They Want. Do They Know What They Want? | The Walrus

Conservative Party must show unity and regain momentum while balancing pro‑Trump factions against broader electoral appeal during a mandatory leadership review.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Canada's place in the world, the future of CUSMA, and provincial trade, Jan 26, 2026

Canada must manage its relationship with the U.S., pursue trade diversification including China, and prioritize economic resilience to weather global economic uncertainty.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Quebec's Bill 1 Will Be Secession by Other Means | The Walrus

Canadian institutions face erosion as leaders exploit divisions and citizens' distraction risks overlooking consequential strains in Canada–Quebec relations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Is your city on the list? | CBC News

Homeland Security Investigations operates from the U.S. embassy and consulates across Canada to investigate transnational crimes and assist in tracking suspects.
#pierre-poilievre
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

CUSMA negotiations, interprovincial trade on the table as Carney meets with premiers | CBC

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with premiers in Ottawa to discuss trade, CUSMA review, tariffs, and national unity amid separatist reports and U.S. contacts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

Doly Begum resigned her Ontario NDP seat to run federally for the Liberal Party, triggering a provincial Scarborough Southwest byelection.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario Liberal caucus names John Fraser as pick for interim leader | CBC News

John Fraser was nominated by the Ontario Liberal caucus to serve as interim leader for a third time.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The Canada Pension Plan Is Funding Trump's Fossil Fuel and AI Ambitions | The Walrus

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board invests in U.S. fossil fuel producers and AI firms, prioritizing long-term returns while framing climate strategy as a long-term transition.
Canada news
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Canadian Government Looks to Bring News Content Back to Facebook

Canadian government officials are negotiating with Meta to restore Canadian news publishers under revisions to the Online News Act.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace

Canada's prime minister condemned tariffs and the erosion of the rules-based order; President Trump revoked Canada's invitation to his Board of Peace in retaliation.
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