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Canada braces for Trump 2.0 as the former president takes the lead in U.S. presidential race
Polls suggest former president Donald Trump is in a strong position to win back the presidency this November — a development that could have wide-ranging implications for Canada given just how tumultuous the first term was for this country.
Canada releases official portrait of King Charles
More than a year after his coronation following the death of the late Queen, the department responsible for all things royal in Canada has finally released an official photographic portrait of King Charles.
This Conservative MP is 'best friends' with Trump running mate J.D. Vance
Two men from disparate backgrounds who say they forged a friendship while feeling like outsiders at an elite American institution could help chart the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Conservative MP attacked online after praising police for arrest in alleged homophobic crime
Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri is praising the Peterborough Police Service for arresting a man who allegedly hurled homophobic slurs and burned a Pride flag — a move that drew the ire of some social media users who condemned her as a "fake" Conservative.
Biden's poor debate performance renews questions about Trump, Trudeau and Canada's future
U.S. President Joe Biden's uneven — and at times incoherent — debate performance Thursday reportedly has triggered panic in Democratic circles as it could result in an insurmountable lead for Donald Trump and a Republican victory in November's vote.
Sajjan says he relayed information on rescuing Sikhs in Afghanistan during chaotic fall of Kabul
Then-defence minister Harjit Sajjan relayed information to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) about how to help rescue Sikhs in Afghanistan while troops were trying to get Canadians out of Kabul as it was falling to the Taliban in August 2021.
Liberals need to give their 'heads a shake,' minister says after byelection loss
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, a close personal friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said this week's stunning Liberal byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul's should prompt some soul-searching within the party — but he maintains Trudeau is the one best placed to take on the Conservatives in the next election.
NDP MP Niki Ashton pays back some expenses related to trip with her family
NDP MP Niki Ashton has paid back some of the expenses related to a trip she took with her family over Christmas — a trip that CBC News first reported on earlier this month.
Conservatives win longtime Liberal stronghold Toronto-St. Paul's in shock byelection result
Conservative candidate Don Stewart has won the longtime federal Liberal stronghold of Toronto–St. Paul's, a stunning result that raises questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future.
Toronto voters say federal byelection is a referendum on Justin Trudeau's future
The upcoming Toronto-St. Paul’s federal byelection will be a critical test for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his party — a bellwether indicating how the party is faring in an area of the country where Liberals have performed well for decades.