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Canada will be in a very tough spot if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. David Akin looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney could respond, and how far some of Canada’s premiers are willing to go.

Canada’s premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney were in P.E.I. Wednesday talking about health care, public safety and the national wildfire strategy against the backdrop of looming United States tariffs. On Thursday, the last day of the three-day summit of the leaders, as Global’s David Akin reports, there are expected to be more conversation around...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday spoke with Global News’ Chief Political Correspondent David Akin about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade negotiations with the U.S. Carney “initially put something on the table that the Americans were quite interested in. We saw back in October there was a discussion around an energy partnership and uranium and...

Canada’s premiers are meeting in Charlottetown with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss a variety of issues, including the country’s ailing health care system. David Akin explains what the premiers want to make sure every Canadian has, and the pitch for more federal funding.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking the right approach by not revealing Canada’s negotiating strategy as trade talks with the United States continue. Speaking with David Akin on Thursday, Smith said there is growing urgency to reach an agreement before new U.S. tariffs are set to take effect, adding Canada...

Canada’s premiers will continue meetings in Prince Edward Island Wednesday morning with Prime Minister Mark Carney; the second day of an annual summer gathering. U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada dominated the agenda at Tuesday’s meetings. Some of the tariffs are in retaliation for the move to stop buying American beer, wine and...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods will have a seismic effect if they’re implemented. David Akin looks at how Canada’s premiers are being defiant in the face of Trump’s threat, and what most of them are agreeing to do.

The federal government is trying to implement Bill C-37, the First Nations Clean Water Act, to help address the 38 drinking water advisories in place for First Nations across Canada. David Akin explains how it’s different from an earlier bill, and why Indigenous leaders are criticizing the revised version.

For all the potential benefits of artificial intelligence to humans, there are also risks — for example, risks of mass disruption to the labour market. More than 200 economists from around the world, including many in Canada, issued a statement Monday saying politicians and policymakers need to think more about those risks. Ottawa is handing...

Statistics Canada seems to be facing some headwinds when it comes to public trust and reliability according to internal government polling obtained by Global News. A significant amount of Canadians either do not trust the data collection agency to protect their personal information, or believe it operates independently from political influence. David Akin explains.

Federal opposition parties are slamming the pipeline proposal for different reasons. The Conservatives wanted a pipeline through northern B.C. which would get the oil to market faster. Meanwhile, the NDP and Bloc Quebecois are condemning the plan to spend taxpayers dollars to the benefit of big oil polluters. But how do ordinary Canadians feel? David...

On Canada’s 159th birthday, Prime Minister Mark Carney told the nation that “Canada is worth fighting for.” David Akin reports on Carney’s Canada Day speech promoting unity and strength, the messages from new Governor General Louise Arbour and from Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as well as the festivities on Parliament Hill.

Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal is set to become the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada. David Akin explains Joyal’s background, whom he’s replacing, and what to expect from the long-serving judge.

After much debate and discussion, the Canadian government’s signature housing legislation is now law. But the legislation, which received royal assent last week, is facing heavy criticism for ignoring demands from renters. Canada’s Parliament is full of landlords and homeowners. And as David Akin reports, advocates say that introduces an unacknowledged bias against Canadian renters.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed a plan on Friday to restore 24 Sussex Drive. It has been the prime minister’s official residence since 1951 and fallen into disrepair, remaining vacant since 2015. As Global’s political correspondent David Akin reports, the latest estimate to renovate the residence exceeded $100 million.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had lots to talk about during a wide-ranging press conference to cap off the spring parliamentary session. David Akin looks at what Carney is saying about October’s Alberta separatism referendum, a surprise phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the future of 24 Sussex Drive.

A parliamentary committee has determined medical assistance in dying (MAID) should not be made legal for people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. David Akin explains what led to the recommendation, and how likely the federal government is to accept that conclusion.

The federal government’s long-promised bail and sentencing reforms are now law after receiving royal assent. David Akin explains the changes, the impact they will have, and some big challenges that persist.

Opioid-related deaths in Canada fell 23 per cent in 2025, marking a drop in overdose fatalities for the second year in a row, according to new data from the federal government. As David Akin explains, officials are cautiously optimistic but warn Canada’s illegal drug supply is still highly unpredictable and toxic.

Governor General Louise Arbour and Prime Minister Mark Carney will mark Canada’s 159th birthday at a special ceremony in Ottawa. David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent, joins Nivrita Ganguly to discuss to what to expect.