Canada
Bank of Canada governor’s tariff warning: ‘There won’t be a bounceback’
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said the shock from U.S. tariffs would be very different from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump orders tariffs on digital service tax countries, including Canada
Trump's order directs his administration to consider responsive actions like tariffs to 'combat' digital service taxes imposed on U.S. tech companies by foreign countries.
The preservation of Canada must be our highest objective
Stephen Harper I have repeatedly said that Canada’s alliance, partnership, and friendship with the United States is one of our country’s greatest assets. However, given a contrary American perspective, our focus now should not be on pursuing a deeper economic and security partnership. At this stage, whatever comes next from the President, Canada must avoid further dependency on the United States.
Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race
The party said the Liberal Leadership Vote Committee unanimously disqualified Dhalla over 10 'extremely serious' rule violations it said were made.
The Provinces
Alberta surgical companies with contracts under scrutiny linked to firm that imported children’s pain meds
Two private surgical facilities that were negotiating contracts with Alberta’s health authority are part-owned by an Edmonton businessman whose company imported children’s pain medication for the province and who hosted politicians at NHL playoff games, according to documents obtained by The Globe and Mail. The two private surgical facilities are among those at the centre of allegations that government officials put pressure on Alberta Health Services to sign contracts with higher prices than competitors’ rates. Documents obtained by The Globe show some of those prices were more than double what a competitor was charging for the same procedures.
Premiers Ford and Houston appeal to governors in latest push to stop Trump's tariffs
The latest diplomatic push from premiers at the National Governors Association winter meeting on Friday brought little insight into what Trump ultimately wants to see from Canada before his next tariff deadline. "That's the ironic thing," Ford said. "No one down here knows what he wants and we don't know what he wants."
Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate over social media post
“You can thank India for cleaning trash people. Ask your gay friend @JustinTrudeau to do the same,” Bansal wrote in the 2023 posting. Bansal apologized on Tuesday. “I want to sincerely apologize, especially to the Sikh and LGBTQ2S+ communities,” he wrote in a social media post. “My words were offensive and wrong, and I take full responsibility for the harm they caused.”
Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island’s next premier, replacing Dennis King
Lantz, 55, had been education minister in King’s Progressive Conservative government. He served briefly as party leader in 2015 but resigned after failing to win the election that year; he was first elected to the legislature in 2023.
Buffalo Party hires security for Regina fundraiser in case of protest
The March 1 event is being described as a discussion of what Saskatchewan could potentially stand to lose or gain from the province joining the U.S. as its 51st state, following recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canada.
Elsewhere
U.S. stocks plunge as Trump tariff fears spread among businesses, consumers
“Companies report widespread concerns about the impact of federal government policies, ranging from spending cuts to tariffs and geopolitical developments,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. “Sales are reportedly being hit by the uncertainty caused by the changing political landscape, and prices are rising amid tariff-related price hikes from suppliers.”
Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
Science and tech
This EV could reboot medium-duty trucking by not reinventing the wheel
Harbinger's solution fits the same template but operates in a very different way. It's still a big, long ladder-frame, and it uses a leaf-spring rear suspension. But rather than slapping a big engine up front, Harbinger relies on a 330-kW (443 hp) electric motor that's wound in-house and mounted between the rear wheels. It uses a De Dion arrangement, which isolates the heavy motor from the rear suspension.
