TOPIC: ASK CBC NEWS

Steel and aluminum tariffs: Who will they hit, and how will Canada respond?

Just one week after Canada was temporarily spared from across-the-board tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will put 25 per cent tariffs on all of the country's steel and aluminum imports, a move that will particularly sting Canada.

'Flagrant disrespect' of U.S tariff threat has some Canadians taking their money elsewhere

Some Canadians who said they feel disrespected and betrayed by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs are pushing back by keeping whatever personal cash they can spare away from the U.S.

A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it

A Halifax small business owner is speaking out, saying she was penalized by e-commerce site Shopify for being a victim of fraud. Customers have been buying items through her Shopify online store, then receiving a refund through their bank after they pick up the item.

Ontario snowbirds worry they won't be able to vote in Ford's snap election

Seniors who are already out of the country are trying to figure out how to vote by mail, while those about to leave worry they'll be casting early ballots without a full picture of what the parties are promising at a crucial moment in Ontario's history.
Ask CBC News

Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen

CBC readers want to know how the U.S. is able to impose tariffs on Canada. The answer: The country cannot rely upon the text of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to stop any U.S. incoming tariffs on a preemptive basis.

Rwanda-backed rebels take control of airport in Goma, eastern Congo's largest city

Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city, Goma, on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced people, after capturing the city in an offensive that left dead bodies lying in the streets.

Congo hostilities fuelled by longstanding grievances. Your smartphone is also a factor

An insurgency led by M23 rebels in eastern Congo has escalated and reached the city of Goma, worsening a humanitarian crisis in a region that suffered two devastating wars between 1996 and 2003.

UN describes 'mass panic' in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city

The M23 rebels announced the capture of Goma in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons expired.

Unclear how Trump's gender order would impact Canadians with 'X' mark on passports

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed a presidential order that says the U.S. government recognizes only two sexes, male and female. The order also says all federal documents — including passports — should refer to “sex” rather than “gender.” But it’s unclear if the order would impact Canadians travelling to the U.S.

Donald Trump is the 1st convicted felon president. Here's what that means

U.S. President Donald Trump is the first convicted felon to hold the White House. 

Why are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple

As images and videos of the Los Angeles wildfires dominate social media this week, some are questioning why some palm trees have survived next to burned-out homes and cars.

Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to prorogue Parliament was granted Monday by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, buying time for the Liberal Party to regroup and find his replacement. Here's what prorogation means for the government and for you.

Your questions on Trudeau's resignation, answered

Trudeau said he would stay on both as prime minister and Liberal leader until the party chooses a new leader to take it into the next election, which must be held by late October this year. Here is what might happen next.

New Year's celebrations across Canada and around the world ring in 2025

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai and Vancouver, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and other ways to say goodbye to 2024.

Saint John boy goes home in T-shirt after school bolts locker closed

A Saint John mother is angry with her son's school for bolting his locker shut, with his winter clothes and homework inside. The 11-year-old went home without a coat or boots, in freezing drizzle.

What you need to know about your mail and the Canada Post strike

The Canada Post strike has affected millions of Canadians and businesses nationwide since job action began last month — and they're not out of the woods yet.

These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board

Two classical musicians, including famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cancelled a sold-out show in Toronto after Air Canada refused to allow them to board their flight with a cello, even though they'd purchased a seat for the instrument. 

Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently

Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and even some Listeria contaminations. Here's what you need to know about all the recalls lately.
First Person

If I can't afford a house, can I afford a second kid?

James Morrison did everything that he was told to live a successful life: go to school, get a job and save money. Now at 36, he says he can’t afford to buy a home and is weighing the costs of having more children.

Does the loser have to concede for results to be confirmed? Your U.S. election questions answered

Does one of the candidates have to concede for the election results to be confirmed? When are mail-in votes counted? Is it too late for Americans in Canada to vote? Why do Americans give a party affiliation when they register to vote? Here are the answers to your latest questions on the U.S. election.

Town of Kapuskasing rocked by closure of GM's cold weather testing facility

It's a huge shock for workers at the General Motors cold weather testing facility in Kapuskasing and to the people of the town. The automaker is shutting down its facility in the northern Ontario community of 8,000 and ceasing all operations there.

Why won't Trudeau release classified names — and why won't Poilievre get a security clearance?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made waves Wednesday by turning what started as an examination of his government’s response to foreign interference into a pointed criticism of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

Catholic school board trustees apologize after buying $100K in religious art on publicly funded Italy trip

The chair of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) apologized Thursday for a trip he and three other trustees took to Italy this summer to buy religious art for two new schools. A day earlier, the trip earned a rebuke from the education minister.
LISTEN

Which parenting issue is causing the most stress in your family?

Checkup wants to know: Which parenting issue is causing the most stress in your family? Also, an AMA about Pierre Poilievre...the politics, the person, and possibly, our next Prime Minister.

How school cellphone bans are playing out in the country's classrooms this fall

A wave of policies restricting students' use of cellphones in school swept across Canada this fall. Now, about a month into the term, some students and educators tell CBC News what they're experiencing in the classroom.