Chris Iorfida

Senior Writer

Chris Iorfida, based in Toronto, has been with CBC since 2002 and written on subjects as diverse as politics, business, health, sports, arts and entertainment, science and technology.

Latest from Chris Iorfida

Trump's TikTok flip-flop: The U.S. president-elect's social media evolution

Donald Trump initiated concrete plans to ban TikTok in mid-2020, during his first term as president. In early 2024, on his way to winning another election, he changed his stance. Here's a look at his statements regarding the Chinese-owned social media platform.

Trump engaged in 'unprecedented criminal effort,' special counsel says in final report on 2020 election case

Donald Trump engaged in an "unprecedented criminal effort" to "unlawfully retain power" after losing the 2020 election, special counsel Jack Smith said in a report published early Tuesday by the U.S. Justice Department, expressing confidence in the prospect of a conviction at a trial that will not happen now that Trump is returning to the White House.

Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential campaign issue for Ronald Reagan and an animating topic for people ranging from film legend John Wayne to an unpredictable Canadian-born U.S. senator, has seemingly made a comeback as a hot-button topic in Washington.
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Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves

The running gag about Canada as a 51st state is clearly generating a torrent of yuk-yuks on Fox News, and indignation from Trump's critics. However, new statements from his transition team, press secretary and Capitol Hill Republicans could ultimately point to a more hopeful development for Canada.

Expect 4 years of pitched battles between Trump and Democratic-run states

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has officials in Democratic jurisdictions preparing to defend against a barrage of executive orders, social media posts and even legislation from a Republican-controlled Congress that run counter to their policy preferences.

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, and why might Western intelligence agencies be uneasy with Trump's pick?

The choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence in Donald Trump's second administration could cause "a lot of headaches" for U.S. allies, including Canada, given her questionable past comments regarding both the Ukraine war and some Western adversaries led by autocrats.

Trump's return to the White House: his cabinet choices

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is quickly announcing plans for an emboldened new administration. Some choices are already raising eyebrows, but it's unclear if any of the choices will face pushback in the Senate.

Joe Biden promises 'peaceful transition of power' to Trump, tries to lift spirits of Democrats

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since Tuesday's election put Donald Trump back to the White House, promising the kind of transition he was denied when the roles were reversed four years ago.

'Not what we wanted, not we fought for': Harris officially concedes defeat to Trump

World leaders began reaching out to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, after his electoral victory became assured and as his Democratic rival Kamala Harris formally conceded the race.

Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate, Democrats cling to House hopes

Republicans have taken back control of the U.S. Senate, flipping three seats held by Democrats by early Wednesday. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell called it "a hell of a good day."