Politics

German conservatives to win election, far-right AfD in 2nd: exit polls – National

German conservatives to win election, far-right AfD in 2nd: exit polls – National

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.” Projections for ARD

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race – National

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race – National

The Liberal party has kicked Ruby Dhalla out of the leadership race just days before the contestants were to face off in two debates in Montreal. Party national director Azam Ishmael says in a statement published late Friday that the decision was made unanimously by the Liberal Leadership Vote Committee.He says a “thorough investigation” concluded

New Brunswick border town reacts to Trump’s 51st state comments

New Brunswick border town reacts to Trump’s 51st state comments

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As attention intensifies on U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, residents in and around the border town of Woodstock, N.B., are taking notice. The small town is roughly 30 minutes from Houlton, Maine, and for years, the two communities have had

‘Oh well’: Musk responds to Ontario’s termination of $100M Starlink contract

‘Oh well’: Musk responds to Ontario’s termination of $100M Starlink contract

Doug Ford says the Ontario government is “ripping up” its $100-million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide high-speed internet to northern and rural communities. Ford, who plunged the province into an early election last week, said in a social media post Monday that effective immediately, the Progressive Conservative government is banning American companies from provincial

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs: Here’s the list of targeted items – National

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs: Here’s the list of targeted items – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada is hitting back against U.S. tariffs with a lengthy list of counter-tariffs of its own. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the measures — $155 billion worth — Saturday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian (and Mexican) goods.The government released

Canada releases first round of U.S. tariffs, announces relief program – National

Canada releases first round of U.S. tariffs, announces relief program – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media following the imposition of a raft of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canada, Mexico and China, in Ottawa, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty, left to right, Global Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and Minister of Governmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc look on. THE CANADIAN