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Why Doug Ford may find there's little to be gained by campaigning for Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre said he hasn't approached Doug Ford for campaign help. Ford indicated he won't be offering up public support for any candidates. Why won't these two conservative leaders join forces?
Carney set up a blind trust, screens to avoid conflicts of interest. Is that enough?
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Mark Carney this week of being beholden to China, it raised questions as to whether the former board chair of Brookfield Asset Management, who may currently hold millions of dollars worth of stock in the company, has done enough to avoid potential conflicts.
'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.