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Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away

Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP and Liberal leaders tried to keep voters focused on health care Monday, even as actions by the U.S. president threatened to once again draw attention elsewhere in the provincial election campaign.
Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate

Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she's working on her French skills, but plans to ask for a translator to help her in the party's upcoming French-language debate.
Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long as the trade war with the United States continues.
A timeline of Canada-U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

A timeline of Canada-U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including products from Canada — a threat causing economic uncertainty across the country.
McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which it blames partly on new Quebec government policies.
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

PARIS — Canada's ambassador to France says United States President Donald Trump's invasion threats violate international law.
New laws not the 'only tool' to strengthen ballot integrity: elections chief

New laws not the 'only tool' to strengthen ballot integrity: elections chief

OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault acknowledges that proposed changes to bolster the integrity of the next national vote are unlikely to become law before Canadians head to the polls next.
Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada's First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022 will be able to apply for compensation under a class-action settlement starting next month.
AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

PARIS — The world needs regulation to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence aren't enjoyed only by extremely wealthy "oligarchs," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a speech Monday at a global conference on AI.
Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won't run in next election

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary Ng are the latest federal cabinet ministers to decide against running again in the next election.