Trump trade rep targets Canada’s beer and dairy rules in new CUSMA review conditions

U.S. President Donald Trump’s point-person on trade laid out a series of conditions Wednesday that Canada must meet in order to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) when it comes up for a review next year — revealing publicly for the...

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Carney says ‘spectrum of MPs’ attracted to his party, dismisses claim he’s manipulating a majority

Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested there is still “a spectrum of MPs” enticed by his brand of governing, as the Liberals teeter on the edge of a majority after last week’s surprise floor-crossing.

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Canada’s 2030 climate target far out of reach, according to Environment Canada data

Canada’s legally binding climate target seems to be out of reach, according to new data released from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Canada’s population fell in third quarter, driven by drop in non-permanent residents: StatsCan

Canada’s population decreased over the third quarter of 2025 — driven by a drop in non-permanent residents, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Canadian military intelligence operative accused of leaking secrets was trying to help Ukraine: sources

A Canadian counter-intelligence operative, accused of leaking secrets, was in conversation with a Ukrainian representative last year and faced a complaint from within in his own service, CBC News has learned.

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Bare trust tax filings on pause again as government mulls exemptions

Canada’s tax agency says it doesn’t expect Canadians who hold simple trusts, known as bare trusts, to file required tax forms this coming tax season — but legislative changes currently before the House of Commons means the requirements will likely...

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Carney, Ford to sign a deal to reduce regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, speed...

Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

Dec 18, 2025 | News

Quebec tables bill that would ban gang colours, creates public sex offender registry

The new bill prohibits wearing or displaying any patches or symbols promoting a list of criminal entities established by the Public Security Department. 

Dec 11, 2025 | News

Montreal climate activists seek to have bridge-scaling charges dropped

Both men are charged with mischief and obstructing a police officer. If convicted, they could face several months of house arrest.

Dec 11, 2025 | News

Air Transat pilots, airline both post wins after strike narrowly averted

The deal the pilots will vote on in the coming weeks includes a wage hike of more than 60 per cent on average over five years, according to an Air Transat spokesperson.

Dec 11, 2025 | News