Catharine Tunney

Reporter

Catharine Tunney is a reporter with CBC's Parliament Hill bureau, where she covers national security and the RCMP. She worked previously for CBC in Nova Scotia. You can reach her at [email protected]

Latest from Catharine Tunney

Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising

In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. The Candidates vying for the job are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.

Canada's fentanyl czar lays out his goal: Stop the drug from crossing U.S. northern border

Canada's newly appointed fentanyl czar says his goal is to bring the already low percentage of the deadly opioid smuggled south into the United States down to zero.

Former senior Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar

The federal government appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau as Canada's new "fentanyl czar" on Tuesday — a role created in part to soothe U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns about the northern border and pause a developing trade war.

Chrystia Freeland promises tax cut, plan for cheaper groceries if elected Liberal leader

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland outlined a suite of policies Tuesday aimed at improving the cost of living for Canadians, including an income tax cut for millions of people and policies she says will lower the price of groceries and reduce credit card debt.

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports 'without exceptions'

U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on recent threats Monday evening and signed orders imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada.

Freeland targeted by 'malicious' WeChat campaign with alleged ties to China: Threat task force

China may have launched a "disparaging" and "malicious" campaign against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland on the social media platform WeChat, according to the task force set up to monitor foreign election interference.

All 5 candidates clear latest Liberal leadership financial hurdle

Liberal leadership hopefuls have overcome the third financial hurdle for candidates, which was due Friday evening. 

Gould calls out 'very, very high' Liberal leadership fee ahead of fundraising deadline

Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould said she doesn't yet have the money to stay in the race, but is working hard to meet what she calls "an extremely aggressive fundraising deadline."

Trudeau announces Canada-U.S. Economic Summit for Friday

With the threat of punishing tariffs still hovering over the Canadian economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government will host a Canada-U.S. Economic Summit later this week, aimed at increasing investment and easing internal trade barriers.

What's a 'fentanyl czar'? The Canadian government is still figuring that out

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon, he had a new proposition: creating a "fentanyl czar." What they'd do, and who it would be, is still being worked out.