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Alberta’s independence referendum is now just two months away, with nothing less than the future of the country at stake, so I wanted to check back in with one of the more thoughtful separatist leaders. I remain one of those flag-waving, Canada-first Albertans who intends to vote Option 1 on Oct. 19 — that Alberta…

Canada’s airlines are in a race to provide an improved economy flying experience, promising cushy upgrades in an environment that has become notorious for its frustrations. However, it may be prudent for the economy traveller not to be quickly seduced by the promised upgrades. “It isn’t about restoring pleasure to economy, it’s about premiumization,” says…

OTTAWA — Outspoken Ontario Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says that Prime Minister Mark Carney is erring in trying to “accelerate conflict” with the U.S., after cross-border trade talks broke down late Friday night. Jivani told National Post that Carney struck the wrong tone in a fiery missive , sent just before the midnight deadline, vowing…

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a press conference on Saturday morning after suspending trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and announcing steep retaliatory tariffs. Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks because “last-minute changes” to the agreement made by the…

Here is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s full statement released late Friday after the collapse of trade talks with the United States: August 21, 2026, Ottawa Over the past 18 months, Canada’s new government has focused on building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and striking a fair deal with the United States. Our…

A marina on Lake Muskoka thrums with activity on a recent summer morning. A major sportswear retailer is pouring Aperol spritzes for ladies in yoga wear at a popup brand event. At the docks, a salesman is waiting to hand over a half-million-dollar wakeboarding boat to the customer who has bought it sight unseen, with…

OTTAWA — The owner of a small Canadian business that imports electric golf carts from China says his company is now in jeopardy because the federal government has billed him for more than $178,000 after placing his three-wheeled buggies in the same import category as electric vehicles (EVs). Joseph McLuckie, who founded JPSMGolf in 2006…

Mark Carney is doing what no previous Canadian leader has done by accepting that President Donald Trump can impose tariffs despite the terms of the North American trade pact, the country’s former deputy prime minister said. “Canada apparently will have lower tariffs on steel, aluminum, cars and car parts. But tariffs will be in place…

The languishing Canadian dollar flirted with the 73 cents US mark this week after United States President Donald Trump announced that Canada and U.S. had reached a tentative trade deal Tuesday evening, but currency watchers are warning the rebound may be short-lived. This week’s move, in which the loonie hit 72.8 cents US before falling…

OTTAWA — Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians must stay “strong and united” in order for the federal government to get a good deal with the United States. Trudeau, who has largely stayed out of policy debates since exiting politics in January 2025, spoke briefly to media after attending the inauguration of the Canada’s…