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Trump’s tariff and land grab threats signal U.S. expansionist ambitions
When U.S. President Donald Trump first suggested Canada should become the 51st American state, the federal government dismissed it as just a joke. Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc insisted it was “in
February 25, 2025 | 9:55 am

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Canada’s cuts to newcomer English language programs puts communities’ well-being at risk
The impact of of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 department plan, released about a year ago, are only now starting to become clear in cities across Canada. Whether it’s colleges
February 25, 2025 | 9:51 am

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Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism
United States President Donald Trump has temporarily put his trade war against Canada and Mexico on hold after vowing to slap 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian and Mexican imports, although he’s im
February 25, 2025 | 9:37 am

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The biggest threat in the Ontario election isn’t Donald Trump, it’s voter disengagement
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has justified his early election call on the need to respond to United States President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. While the thr
February 25, 2025 | 9:25 am

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Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future
The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult. Ontario is projected
February 12, 2025 | 8:49 am