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Trudeau Summits on Tariffs, Poilievre on Fentanyl

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an economic summit to counter US protectionism, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre proposed mandatory life sentences for major fentanyl traffickers; rival Liberal leadership candidates released economic plans.

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Carney's Revised Carbon Pricing Plan: Shifting Costs and Political Risks

Mark Carney's proposed carbon pricing policy replaces Canada's carbon fuel charge with an increased cap-and-trade system for large industrial emitters, funding rebates for consumer green upgrades; however, this plan might inadvertently shift costs to consumers and faces political challenges.

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BC United Receives $223,000 in Donations Post-Election Suspension

Following the suspension of its campaign in the 2024 BC provincial election, the BC United party received over $223,000 in donations, mostly via automatic monthly bank transfers, including $86,000 after the October 19th vote, raising concerns about campaign finance regulations.

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Conservatives' Funding Advantage, But Campaign Strategy Faces Uncertainty

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives raised \$41.7 million for the 2024 election, surpassing the Liberals, but their focus on the carbon tax may shift due to changing political and economic circumstances including potential US tariffs and policy changes from Liberal leadership contenders.

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Gould Proposes One-Year GST Cut

Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould plans a one-year, one-percentage-point GST cut to address affordability concerns and potential US tariff impacts, a move costing an unknown amount, and announced during the leadership race deadline.

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Hogue Report Finds No Evidence of 'Traitors' in Parliament, Highlights Systemic Foreign Interference

Justice Marie-Josรฉe Hogue's report on foreign interference in Canadian politics found no evidence of parliamentarians actively conspiring with foreign states but highlighted concerning instances of foreign influence, including misinformation, disinformation, and long-term cultivation of Canadian pol...

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Canada Postpones Capital Gains Tax Hike to 2026

The Canadian government deferred the increase of the capital gains inclusion rate from 50 percent to 66.7 percent until January 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, trusts, and corporations; the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) extended tax filing deadlines and will administer capital gains using the 50 percent...

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Carney Promises Faster NATO Defense Spending Target

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney pledged to achieve Canada's NATO defense spending target of 2% of GDP by 2030, two years ahead of schedule, promising a middle-class tax cut and the cancellation of a capital gains tax hike, while emphasizing efficient spending and domestic investment.

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Clarkson Warns of Authoritarianism, Urges Canadian Vigilance

In a recent Massey College speech, Adrienne Clarkson warned against complacency in the face of global authoritarianism, using Donald Trump's presidency as a cautionary tale and urging Canadians to actively protect their democracy by understanding their history and remaining vigilant.

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Surge in Liberal Voter Registration for Leadership Race

Nearly 400,000 people registered to vote in the Liberal leadership race by January 30th, a sharp increase from 100,000 in early January, following Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6th. Mark Carney leads in endorsements with support from at least 20 cabinet ministers.

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Singh to Vote Against Liberals by End of March

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Thursday that his party will vote against the Liberal government by the end of March, rejecting a proposal to support the Liberals until the fall in exchange for continued work on pharmacare and tariff relief. The Liberals are seeking NDP support to finalize pha...

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Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.

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