Liam MacKenzie, Senior Political Correspondent (Ottawa)

Covering federal politics and national policy from the heart of Ottawa.
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Ottawa’s Former Union Station Eyes Revival as High-Speed Rail Hub

Ottawa's historic Union Station, a grand architectural gem that once served as…

Ford Slams Carney’s EV Tariff Deal with China as Provinces Celebrate Compromise

** In a contentious political climate, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has vocally…

Mark Carney’s Beijing Visit Signals New Era for Canada-China Energy Relations

** In a significant diplomatic overture, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has…

Deteriorating Alliances: Trump’s Greenland Gambit Raises Alarms in Canada and Beyond

As tensions escalate over President Donald Trump’s controversial claims regarding Greenland, Prime…

Canada Considers Troop Deployment to Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions Over Sovereignty

In a move indicative of rising geopolitical tensions, Canada is contemplating the…

Ford Criticises Federal EV Deal with China, Raising Concerns for Ontario’s Auto Industry

In a significant development for Canada's automotive sector, Ontario Premier Doug Ford…

Transport Canada Plans Significant Job Cuts Amid Federal Downsizing Efforts

In a move emblematic of the federal government's ongoing initiative to streamline…

Ontario’s Crown Royal Whisky Boycott Sparks Concerns Across Canada

Quebec's Finance Minister, Eric Girard, has voiced his apprehensions regarding Ontario's upcoming…

Canadian Military Models Hypothetical U.S. Invasion Amid Rising Tensions

** In an unprecedented move, the Canadian Armed Forces have developed a…

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