Politics

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he and auto companies were told only a few hours before the federal government announced a tariff deal allowing about 50,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada; he warned the move could harm Ontario's auto workers.

Quebec Premier François Legault said the Coalition Avenir Québec will remain a political force after he steps down, and he told reporters he is not planning to prorogue the legislature ahead of the October election.

Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters he expects the Coalition Avenir Québec to remain a political force after he steps down, saying the party balances economic priorities and the protection of the French language.

Mark Carney told a Davos audience that the post‑1945 rules‑based order is weakening, and the article argues that middle powers like Canada may need to form issue‑based coalitions and invest in capacity to sustain cooperative rules.

At a California show Billie Joe Armstrong altered a line in “American Idiot” to reference the MAGA agenda and spoke about protests in Minneapolis after the Jan. 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good; the NFL has announced Green Day will open Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.

A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to killing former prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022. Defence lawyers said they will consider an appeal.

Federal prosecutors served grand jury subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials as legal disputes continued over a large immigration enforcement operation in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.

A finalized NOAA rule and a presidential executive order are accelerating U.S. permitting for deep-sea mining in international waters, and the article mentions companies such as The Metals Company pursuing exploration approvals.

Michele Tafoya, a former longtime NFL sideline reporter, has launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota being vacated by Sen. Tina Smith; the state primary is scheduled for Aug. 11.

President Trump's push to acquire Greenland has complicated Canada–U.S. defence ties, and experts say abandoning partnerships like NORAD would be costly; Canada is increasing Arctic defence spending and pursuing long-term modernization projects.

Trump said the U.S. is asking for Greenland, including outright ownership, and stated he would not use force.

The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Trump administration's effort to allow the president to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while her legal challenge proceeds; a lower court had blocked the removal and Cook remains in her post for now.

Four CAQ MNAs in the Outaouais and the region's Liberal MNA have confirmed they will seek re-election after a series of CAQ resignations; Quebec's provincial election is scheduled for Oct. 5.

President Trump told reporters he would 'have to use something else' if the Supreme Court rules against his Greenland tariffs, citing licensing and other alternatives, and said meetings on Greenland are scheduled as he prepares to travel to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Israel's prime minister said he agreed to join U.S. President Trump's Board of Peace, while Norway and Sweden declined to join at this stage and several countries have given only cautious or no responses.

Alberta has legislated it will not enforce or participate in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program; residents can still submit declarations by March 31, but compensation depends on provincial cooperation.

Five approved candidates are running for the federal NDP leadership, and the winner will be announced March 29 at the party's Winnipeg convention.

Recent polls show broad U.S. opposition, including among Republicans, to using military force to acquire Greenland, and some GOP lawmakers have publicly criticized President Trump's push for the island.

Israel's prime minister agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace after his office earlier criticized the makeup of the board's committee tasked with overseeing Gaza.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was 'disappointed' after Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff, and Ford said he learned of the agreement only hours before it was made public.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he found "much alignment" with President Xi on Greenland after meeting in Beijing, and experts note Canada now shares some positions with China on Arctic sovereignty amid changing geopolitics.

Federal and several provincial governments asked the Supreme Court to uphold a Quebec law allowing police to make routine traffic stops without reasonable suspicion, while civil rights groups say such stops produce racial profiling. The court heard arguments and has reserved judgment with no date set for a decision.

Princeton experienced major floods in November 2021 and December 2025, and local leaders say the town was denied federal mitigation funding in 2024. Conservative MP Helena Konanz has sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney urging federal action on flood mitigation and repairs.

The province says a preliminary Canada-China agreement would remove all tariffs on canola meal and peas and reduce tariffs on canola seed to 15 per cent. Premier Scott Moe will provide details at a Tuesday news conference at the University of Saskatchewan.

At Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the old rules-based international order is effectively over and urged like-minded middle powers to work together rather than negotiate bilaterally with dominant states; political figures and former diplomats offered differing views on whether this marks an immediate policy shift.

Governments announced funding to build a second Dunn House in Parkdale with 54 supportive units; federal capital of $21.6 million and up to $2.6 million a year from Ontario were pledged for the project and services.

A Brandon foster parent has pleaded guilty to charges including sexual interference and making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material; sentencing is scheduled for March.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the rules-based international order is fading and urged middle powers to build coalitions; he also reiterated Canada's support for Greenland and Denmark.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was disappointed to learn only hours before the public that Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff, while the federal government says any imports must meet Canadian standards.

An opinion piece argues Canada should assume former U.S. president Donald Trump could pursue risky moves over Greenland; the article reports the Canadian Armed Forces are modelling a response to a hypothetical U.S. attack.