Politics

Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

VICTORIA — Industry and labour groups say the latest British Columbia budget shows the province is taking a defensive position in response to the tariffs from the United States, which may not be enough to help the economy as a North American trade wa

Mar 4, 2025 4:18 PM Read more >

'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S.

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Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill

OTTAWA — The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada’s hearing on Quebec's secularism law.

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Immigrant labor fuels US economy but Trump's crackdown mostly ignores it

The Trump administration is touting an immigration crackdown that includes putting shackled immigrants on U.S. military planes, expanding agents' arrests of people here illegally and abandoning programs that gave some permission to stay.

Mar 4, 2025 3:24 PM Read more >

Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump’s election lies

DENVER (AP) — The Department of Justice is backing a former county election clerk in Colorado who was convicted for her role in allowing supporters of President Donald Trump to access confidential data about the 2020 election, the latest move by the

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From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget

VICTORIA — Here are some highlights of British Columbia’s budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North American trade war.

Mar 4, 2025 3:03 PM Read more >

Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to add energy surcharge in response to tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario will ban American companies from $30 billion worth of procurement contracts, rip up a $100-million Starlink deal and eradicate U.S. booze in its first wave of retaliations against U.S.

Mar 4, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

'Not how you treat your friends': Yukon stops orders of U.S. alcohol after tariffs

Yukon is no longer placing orders for U.S.-made alcohol and is removing American products from all government liquor stores in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.

Mar 4, 2025 2:52 PM Read more >

'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canadian premiers woke up Tuesday in a trade war with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian products, making good on months of threats.

Mar 4, 2025 2:23 PM Read more >

'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

EDMONTON — Alberta’s child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith’s government that would limit investigations into deaths of young adults.

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