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2 weeks ago | 
castanet.net | Dylan Robertson |Jordan Omstead |Kelly Malone |Liam Casey
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press - | Story: 547687A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse it of indulging in stunts that undermine democracy. "It's been a success," said Mark Moutter, one of dozens of protest candidates who ran in the Ottawa riding of Carleton.
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2 weeks ago | 
castanet.net | David McHugh |Tara Deschamps |Lauren Krugel |Kelly Malone
For most Canadians, today is the last day to file your taxes which is especially important if you need to avoid late penalties and interest on amounts owing. The deadline for self-employed workers to file to the Canada Revenue Agency is June 16, though interest on any outstanding balances begin accruing after today.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
vancouverisawesome.com | Kelly Malone
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy — laying the foundation for a trade war with America's closest neighbours. Trump signed the executive order Saturday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. It included a retaliation clause that says if Canada responds with duties on American products the levies could be increased.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will implement 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico on Saturday. More to come. Leavitt: Tomorrow, the President will be implementing a 25% tariff on Mexico, a 25% tariff on Canada, a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country that has killed tens of millions of Americans.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent a video describing Canada's border security efforts to the man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda — part of Canada's pitch to avoid devastating duties that could come as soon as Saturday. LeBlanc's office confirmed the three-minute video was texted to Howard Lutnick Wednesday evening after the billionaire financier's Senate hearing on his nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
A prominent Republican senator says Canada’s recent investment in border security — announced in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat — is tardy but welcome. James Risch, chair of the U.S. Senate foreign relations committee, says border security should be a Canadian policy priority and he wants to see Ottawa make sustained investments.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
Donald Trump says 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports coming Feb. 1Tariffs planned for Feb. 1Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press - Jan 20, 2025 / 5:12 pm | Story: 528733Photo: The Canadian PressPresident Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
castanetkamloops.net | Kelly Malone
Donald Trump says 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports coming Feb. 1Tariffs planned for Feb. 1Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press - Jan 20, 2025 / 5:12 pm | Story: 528733Photo: The Canadian PressPresident Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
Ottawa is ready to retaliate if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with devastating tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised Friday — and his ministers say Republicans in Washington don't fully understand the likely impact of the duties on both countries' economies. "We will not hesitate to act," Trudeau said at a meeting of the newly formed Council on Canada-U.S. Relations in Toronto.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
castanet.net | Kelly Malone
Jonathan Wilkinson is the latest Liberal in Washington amid President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and the Canadian energy minister is making the pitch for a Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance. Wilkinson told American lawmakers that there is no better way to achieve economic dominance, national security and strength against China than to work with Canada. Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada when he returns to the White House next week.
