John Rieti

Mar 4, 2025 | cbc.ca | John Rieti

State of play as of 9 a.m. ETU.S. President Donald Trump has gone ahead with his plan to levy a 25 per cent tariff against most Canadian exports Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent tariff on energy products. Canada and individual provinces are gearing up to retaliate, even though none of them actually wanted these tariffs to happen. We’re expecting to hear more this morning. Keep this page open, as we’ll be updating throughout the day as we learn more.

Feb 27, 2025 | cbc.ca | John Rieti

Ontario voters casting ballots as Doug Ford seeks 3rd straight majority win | CBC LoadedPower & Politics sets up the Ontario electionHost David Cochrane and guests outline what you need to know about the Ontario election and how this vote might affect the looming federal election. Watch Power & Politics live in the player above as host David Cochrane breaks down the Ontario election campaign and what it might mean for the looming federal election1 hour agoIt’s election day, Ontario.

Feb 26, 2025 | cbc.ca | Rhianna Schmunk |John Rieti |Lucas Powers

Ford eyes 3rd straight election win as Ontario enters final hours of winter voting | CBC LoadedShort on time? Here's a recap of the Ontario election campaign in under 3 minutes In case you haven't been closely following the Ontario election campaign over the past month, here's a quick look at the ground that's been covered by the four main party leaders — and the issues that have shaped the campaign. It’s election day in Ontario.

Feb 17, 2025 | cbc.ca | John Rieti

It's debate night in OntarioPlay the theme music, voters, it’s time to debate. We’ve got an exciting evening ahead with Ontario’s four major party leaders here at CBC’s Toronto Broadcast Centre. This is the final debate before the Feb. 27 election. Will it be a turning point? The CBC’s David Common is moderating, while Global’s Colin D’Mello and CTV’s Siobahn Morris will also pepper the leaders with questions. The debate starts at 6:30 p.m. ET and is set to run 90 minutes. Get your snacks ready.

Feb 14, 2025 | cbc.ca | Jonathan Migneault |John Rieti

5 minutes agoPC candidate Vic Fedeli released from hospital following car crashJonathan MigneaultVic Fedeli, the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Nipissing riding in North Bay, was in a car crash Friday morning, according to his campaign. Local reports say he was rear-ended by a transport truck while stopped at a traffic light. His campaign manager said in a statement that Fedeli was not seriously injured, but brought to hospital out of an abundance of caution.