Federal Politics

'We can't take our foot off the gas pedal': Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce responds after tariff delay

While yesterday's afternoon phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yielded a 30-day reprieve from a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, the Saskatchewan C...

Feb 04, 2025

In the news today: Despite U.S. tariff pause, uncertainty remains over Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian econom...

Feb 04, 2025

Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement

Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...

Feb 03, 2025

Trade war fallout: Prepare for grocery price hikes, business analyst says

As Canada awoke to the first day of a trade war with the U.S. on Sunday, business analyst Paul Martin said people should be prepared for the fact that the "price of everything" is about to go up."Ther...

Feb 02, 2025

Canada's retaliation plan against 25 per cent tariffs still largely unknown

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will respond with retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against the country would go in...

Feb 02, 2025

Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis

Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among...

Feb 01, 2025

Updated: Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, government sources said - laying the foundation for a trade war with America'...

Feb 01, 2025

Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Teslas and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package should U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his tr...

Jan 31, 2025

Ahtahkakoop leadership extends special invite to British Crown

Chief Larry Ahenakew and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. On Monday, a letter was signed in the Offic...

Jan 28, 2025

Carney secures three more ministerial endorsements

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday, with Defence Minister Bill Blair and Transport Minister Anita Anand backing Carney in statements on X a...

Jan 26, 2025