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March 7, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the United States is plotting to launch reciprocal tariffs against countries like Canada, provinces like Ontario are refusing to back down. Premier Doug Ford says his attacks on the American Energy sector will proceed on Monday, and he won’t be withdrawing his measures until America pulls their tariffs off the table. Is this the right approach or is Ford playing with fire? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Here at home, the feds have paused the task force that develops guidelines for cancer-screening and other preventative...
March 7, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Since moving back into the White House, critical minerals have been a key part of Donald Trump’s agenda. It’s no secret that Canada’s rich reserves are very appealing to him. They are being used around the world, and they are essential for all sectors of technology to thrive. From electric motors and electric vehicles, to computers and smartphones, and even modern military equipment, our country fuels various forms of innovation. And without access to this market, America becomes very dependent on China. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Muralee Murugesu, a UOttawa...
March 7, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
On Thursday, America’s biggest boss pressed the ‘Pause’ button on some of his Canadian-made and Mexico-made tariffs. However, he has made it very clear that our country has not evaded the firing squad. So before speeding through March and diving head-first into April, Canada is wasting little time in providing urgent relief to its inhabitants. Earlier today, Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon unveiled a series of enhanced supports for Canadian businesses, which will take effect immediately as we fight through these challenging times together. Kristy Cameron delivers...
March 7, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing to drastically change financial disclosure rules for leadership candidates, even if they don't hold public office — part of the party's ongoing attacks on Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney.
March 7, 2025 - 12:58 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The goose endured. The raptor gave up and took flight, recounts Mervyn Sequeira
March 7, 2025 - 07:00 | National Post Staff | National Post