Canada
Where Trump's trade war stands after some tariffs lifted
U.S. President Donald Trump has gone back on his word again by lifting some tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports until April 2. David Akin looks at how Trump's phone calls with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum seemed to be the turning point, how the tariff pause isn't completely dissuading Canada's response and how Canadian politicians are getting on the same page to deal with Trump.
China, Russia ‘very likely’ to use AI to try and disrupt next election: CSE
A new report says cybercriminals linked to China, Russia and Iran are using generative AI tools like deepfakes to spread disinformation and target elections around the world.
Canadian leisure travel to U.S. down 40% in February, Flight Centre says
A combination of anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats and a weak Canadian dollar have Canadian tourists avoiding the U.S.
Inside the Canadian military's training for sub-Arctic warfare
Shifting geopolitics, climate change, and U.S. President Donald Trump's volatility have highlighted the urgency for Canada to secure its Arctic. Part of Canada’s revamped Arctic plan includes establishing military hubs in Iqaluit, Inuvik and Yellowknife. Global's Mike Armstrong reports from Chisasibi, Que., on how the Canadian military is training for the bone-chilling challenges of sub-Arctic warfare.
[Party video] Close the Carney loophole
Conservative leader PIerre Poilievre releases a 4-minute party video attacking Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney and says he would amend the Ethics Act to force leadership candidates to disclose their assets. Poilievre will hold a press conference this morning on this topic. -DA
Conservative MP Jake Stewart says he won't run in upcoming election
The first-term MP's announcement follows criticism by Conservatives in the riding, including two-time federal candidate Mike Morrison. Morrison told CBC News last week that he doubted Stewart could win the riding again because of feuds between Stewart and former staffers and party volunteers.
Charles Borg out of Cowichan-Malahat-Langford Conservative race
"I was informed that if I did not withdraw, I would likely be disqualified due to private comments I made regarding the handling of this nomination process by the administrative branch of our party over the past 16 months as an applicant. While I am not at all impressed with how the party handled the nomination process, I have chosen to remain respectful of it,” he said today.
Canada's ruling Liberals move on from Trudeau with Trump boost
Trump has hit Canada, a long-time U.S. ally, with sweeping tariffs and threatened to annex the country. His unprecedented threats have united Canadians and given the governing Liberals, trailing in the polls for more than a year, a fighting chance in a general election that must be held by October and may be called much earlier.
The Provinces
Ford moving ahead with U.S. electricity tax even after tariff pause
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province plans on moving ahead with a tax on electricity sent to several U.S. states starting early next week.
The ‘people’s opposition’: Crombie and Stiles jockeying after election defeats
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has claimed her party is the "people's opposition" after winning more votes but fewer seats than the NDP.
Alberta’s premier makes the rounds on U.S. TV networks to defend new booze rules
Premier Danielle Smith said given the tariffs are meant to hurt sales north of the border, Alberta needs to redirect its buying power to support Canadian suppliers.
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
RCMP won’t provide details, but the investigation follows allegations from the agency's former CEO that there was high-level arm-twisting, possible conflicts of interest, political interference and corruption in multimillion-dollar health deals. In a statement Thursday, RCMP said they received a complaint a month ago relating to Alberta Health Services. "Following a review, the RCMP has begun an investigation into the matter.”
Manitoba drops 'God Save The King' rule at school, tries to enshrine school nutrition
One of several bills introduced in the legislature would, if passed into law, eliminate a little-known rule that says students should sing "God Save The King" every school day.
Elsewhere
"I hate these tariffs": Americans in US border town react to Trump's trade war with Canadians
The Washington state border town of Lynden is used to Canadian visitors. Located just eight kilometres south of the Canada-U.S. border, the city of 15,000 people has many cross-border businesses and cultural ties. However, U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war and the uncertainty it is causing does not appear to have the full support of everyone. “I think that Mr. Trump has really affected our relationships,” one resident told Global News. Another said he thinks that the fear the Americans are feeling at the moment is palpable. Trump visited Lynden as part of his campaign in 2016 and it was the only stop he made in Washington state. Global's Paul Johnson has more on their unique perspective on Trump's tariffs and the developing trade war.
‘Cool head’: How Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is handling Trump and tariffs
Unlike Canada’s Trudeau, Sheinbaum has been more diplomatic while insisting on protecting Mexican interests. Here’s why.
Media
The Youth Criminal Justice Act: What can journalists publish?
The Youth Criminal Justice Act limits what reporters can publish about young people involved in the justice system, including victims, accused persons and offenders.
The Calendar
- 0800 ET: Summerside, PE - Agriculture Min Lawrence MacAulay makes a funding announcement
- 0900 ET: Dieppe, NB - Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks to reporters.
- 0900 ET: NPT - Citizen Services Min Terry Beech releases the first State of Service report.
- 0930 ET: Toronto - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters.
- 1000 ET: Ottawa - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with business and labour leaders.
- 1000 ET: Quebec City - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault makes a funding announcement
- 1000 ET: Gatineau, QC - Labour Min Steven MacKinnon makes a funding announcement
- 1000 ET: Varennes, QC - Public Services and Procurement Min Jean-Yves Duclos makes a funding announcement
- 1000 ET: Ottawa - Public Safety Min David McGuinty makes a funding announcement
- 1015 ET: Hamilton, ON - LPC MP Filomena Tassi makes a funding announcement
- 1030 ET: Montreal - Immigration Min Marc Miller makes a funding announcement
- 1130 ET: 035B West Block - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters about Canada's response to Trump's tariffs.
- 1230 ET: Charlottetown - Health Min Mark Holland and Agriculture Min Lawrence MacAulay speak about health care.
- 1300 ET: Pembroke, ON - CPC MP Larry Brock and Cheryl Gallant speak about justice issues.
- 1300 ET: Whitby, ON - LPC MP Ryan Turnbull makes a funding announcement
- 1340 ET: Vancouver - Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds and Emergency Preparedness Min *Harjit Sajjan** speak about child care.
- 1445 ET : Montreal - PM Trudeau and Innovation, Science and Industry Min François-Philippe Champagne meet with business leaders.
- 1500 ET: Edmonton - PrairiesCan Min Terry Duguid makes a funding announcement
- 1700 ET: Vancouver - LPC MP Hedy Fry makes a funding announcement
- 1815 ET: Scarborough, ON - Immigration Min Marc Miller and Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speak about Home Care Worker Imigration Pilots.
