Mark Gollom

Senior Reporter

Mark Gollom is a Toronto-based reporter with CBC News. He covers Canadian and U.S. politics and current affairs.

Latest from Mark Gollom

'Buy Canadian' Reddit post becomes secret ingredient to help save Ontario condiment business

The secret ingredient to help save Shenul Williams's small Pickering, Ont., condiment business was a healthy dash of Canadian patriotism.

Some countries aren't retaliating against Trump's tariffs. Should Canada 'turn the other cheek'?

Faced with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, some countries have decided, so far, to respond by turning the other cheek, and not retaliate with their own duties.

Here's why Elon Musk has lost billions (and is still the richest person in the world)

While Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't in any danger of struggling to make ends meet, his wealth has taken a significant hit recently as shares of the electric vehicle company tumble on the stock market. Some analysts say it's an indication that Musk's controversial comments and connection to the Trump administration are having an impact on his personal riches.

He's the face of Trump's tariffs. But 9/11 attacks put Howard Lutnick on the national stage

Canadians may know U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the face of Donald Trump's tariffs. But nearly 25 years ago, he became a national figure when more than 650 employees of his Wall Street firm located in the World Trade Center were killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

The trade war is here. You'll notice it at the grocery store first

Canadians' wallets will likely be the victim of a prolonged trade war with the U.S., with the prices on consumer goods potentially rising over the next weeks, some analysts say.

Smaller Tory mandate than hoped for, no seat for Crombie and other takeaways from the Ont. election

While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives' third majority win was obviously the most significant development of this week's Ontario election, it had other political ramifications. Here are some of the other key takeaways.

Why Trump's tariff threat dominated Ontario's election and left Ford's foes struggling

If Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford scores a major electoral victory tonight, it will likely vindicate a strategy that centred the election campaign on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat while overshadowing other key provincial issues, some analysts say.

Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?

Some observers are questioning whether the program cuts to Ontario colleges and universities have received the attention they deserve during the provincial election campaign, and whether party leaders are offering any workable solutions to stem the loss.

What the Ontario election candidates need to do for tonight's debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commanding a strong lead in the Ont. election, tonight's debate could be the last chance for the opposition leaders to deflate some of that support. CBC News spoke with analysts and observers about what each leader needs to do.

With a 'Not for Sale' hat and Super Bowl ad, Ford's political rivals face challenges against 'Captain Canada'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.