Campbell MacDiarmid

Campbell MacDiarmid is a reporter with the CBC Ottawa bureau

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Trump threats open 'floodgate' of inquiries from U.S. physicians about moving north

Canada's health-care system could stand to benefit from the political upheaval unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump as American physicians look to move north and Canadians forgo opportunities south of the border.

U.S. Embassy spray-painted pink by Ottawa climate activist

The U.S. embassy in Ottawa was sprayed with pink paint on Thursday morning by a supporter of a climate action group that also targeted a Tesla dealership in Montreal the day before. 

MAGA migrants? Moving to Canada no easy road, Americans find

Interest in moving to Canada has surged following Donald Trump’s re-election, immigration lawyers have told CBC News. But as many Americans are discovering, leaving Trump country is harder than talking about it.

Over eggs, Sutcliffe presses Ottawa's case with PM-designate

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has pushed his case for more federal funding for Ottawa during a meeting with Mark Carney on his first day as prime minister designate.

Do you have 'Trump anxiety'? You're not alone

Donald Trump's threats and rhetoric are making Canadians anxious, fearful and angry. CBC heard from six psychologists who described a pattern of increased anxiety related to the current political climate, based on their conversations with clients and colleagues. 

Elbows up! 'Seriously angry grannies' and 'menopause mafia' protest Trump in Ottawa

Heavy snow did not deter several dozen protesters from demonstrating outside the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa on Tuesday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies towards Canada, Ukraine and the liberal world order.

Kanata nuclear facility owner broke law during strike, labour board rules

A federal labour board has found the owner of a west Ottawa nuclear facility broke the law by failing to negotiate with employees in good faith during a protracted strike. 

Zelenskyy's White House treatment enrages Ukrainian-Canadians in Ottawa

Ukrainian-Canadians and Ukraine supporters in Ottawa have reacted with dismay to Donald Trump’s excoriation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse

The company that runs the Ottawa parking garage that partially collapsed on Wednesday said it could be up to two weeks before trapped vehicles can be accessed, a delay that is frustrating owners.

Canadian snowbirds cancel Florida trips over Trump's threats

Canadian snowbirds are cancelling trips over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats — but coming toward the end of winter, the full extent of a potential boycott won't be known until next season, experts say.