Canada
Mark Carney: Canada Not Interested in Trump’s Offer & Liberal Leadership Prospects
Mark Carney, Canadian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, chats with Jon Stewart about his country’s response to Donald Trump’s desire to annex Canada: “It’s not going to happen.” They also discuss the impending financial crisis Canada faces if Trump follows through on his tariff threats and how the country’s upcoming election involving the leader of the opposition Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre mirrors the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Carney also discusses his bonafides as he considers entering the race to replace Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party.
'I will retaliate': Poilievre says Trump's planned tariffs would hurt U.S. and Canadian citizens
As incoming President Donald Trump continues to threaten to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would retaliate, should he become prime minister.
Singh says Poilievre doesn't want to upset Elon Musk with tariff response
"Let's be clear: he is not interested in defending Canadian jobs because he doesn't want to upset Elon Musk," Singh said. "He is a bootlicker for billionaires. That's who Pierre Poilievre is," he added.
First Mi'kmaw MP Jaime Battiste wants to become Canada's first Indigenous prime minister
The Nova Scotia MP says he has received an 'outpouring of support' from Indigenous leaders and other Canadians encouraging him to run.
Statement from Jaime Battiste
I have been truly honoured and humbled by the outpouring of support I've received from the Indigenous leaders, friends, and citizens across the country that have urged me to consider making history again – this time by putting my name forward for the 2025 leadership." Battiste, so far, is the only Indigenous person considering a run to succeed Justin Trudeau. Click through to read his full statement.
Hong Kong charge against Canadian candidate seen as foreign meddling
Tay is vying for the Tory nomination in Markham-Unionville, facing off against Bob Saroya, who has held the seat in the past and has appeared friendly with Beijing. The Hong Kong “wanted list,” released just weeks before the likely nomination vote, was undoubtedly a bid by China to undermine Tay’s chances of becoming the constituency’s Conservative candidate, say two prominent opponents of the Chinese regime.
Top Poilievre adviser targets former CPC leader for wishing departing Liberal well
I saw the dedication [Anand] brought to National Defence at a time it was desperately needed," wrote O'Toole. "She cared deeply about the CAF, their families and the need for Canada to do more. I wish her fair winds and following seas." Two hours later, Byrne reposted O'Toole's words and added: "For anyone unsure why Erin is no longer leader of the Conservative Party…. [Anand] supported DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] policies like name, rank and pronouns. Tampons in men's rooms, etc."
The Provinces
Trump tariffs: Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada needs to be prepared for tariffs to come into effect when Donald Trump takes office, but cutting off the supply of oil is not the answer.
PC Party begins election ‘fundamentals’ training for staff in Ontario
Doug Ford has repeatedly floated the idea of requiring a new mandate in order shore up Ontario's economy to combat impending tariffs by the coming Trump administration.
Doug Ford gives clearest hint yet of early Ontario election, points finger at Trump, tariffs
Ford said if tariffs hit Canadian goods, it could mean the provincial government needs to spend billions to stimulate the economy.
Outgoing Ottawa MPP apologizes for 'inappropriate' post blasted as Islamophobic
In his own post to X on Wednesday, Abu-Rayash said it was "deeply disappointing" that MacLeod "has chosen to interfere in Nepean's nomination process by spreading defamatory, hateful, and Islamophobic rhetoric against me."
Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba’s Opposition Tories
The men vying for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are laying out different paths to try to reignite the party voted out of office in the last election.
Elsewhere
Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic
Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure.
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visits
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has held further discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of Western troops deploying in Ukraine to safeguard any peace deal ending the nearly three-year war with Russia.
Media
CBC needed with Elon Musk ‘meddling’ in Canadian politics: heritage minister
Elon Musk’s increasing "meddling" in politics and recent changes at Meta to eliminate fact-checking make Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s promise to defund the CBC even more consequential, said Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
Beehiiv is the latest platform to try to lure independent journalists with perks
Beehiiv’s Media Collective — which Beehiiv says will support somewhere between 20 and 40 journalists for up to two years each — provides monthly health insurance stipends; some legal support; access to Perplexity Pro, Getty Images, and accounting software Doola; and additional technical and business support.
Help Wanted: News Producer - Global National News - Ottawa
Hey there, this is an invitation to come work with me and my colleagues during a leadership race and the next federal election! What's not to like? -DA
Science and tech
Clear the Clutter: How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad
Is the storage full on your iOS device? Here's how to figure out what's taking up the most space on your iPhone and iPad so you can decide what to delete.
The Calendar
- 0930 ET: 135B West Block - Automobile NGOs speak about federal zero-emission vehicles incentive policies.
- 1100 ET: Burlington, ON - Government House Leader Karina Gould and LPC MP Lisa Hepfner make a funding announcement.
- 1215 ET: Toronto, ON - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks to the Economic Club of Canada.
- 1300 ET: Hamilton, ON - LPC MP Lisa Hepfner makes a funding announcement
- 1330 ET: Sidney, BC - GPC MP Elizabeth May speaks with constituents.
- 1400 ET: Windsor, ON - FEDDEV Min Ruby Sahota and LPC MP Irek Kusmierczyk make a funding announcement
- 1600 ET: Burlington, ON - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne and Government House Leader Karina Gould speak to the Chamber of Commerce.
- 1700 ET: Burlington, ON - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters.
- 2130 ET: Powell River, BC - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters
