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Canada and the U.S. share the longest undefended border in world. The two countries have a long history of being significant trade and military allies.

In 2024, after Donald Trump was re-elected as U.S. President, he began talking about changing the country's relationship with Canada, repeatedly threatening to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian imports, and use 'economic force' to annex its northern neighbour as the 51st state.

Cameras can outperform side mirrors. Why don’t cars have them in Canada?
The display for the digital side mirror on the Audi A6 e-tron.
Canada helping G20 host South Africa endure pressure as U.S. boycotts historic meetings, Joly says
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly speaks to reporters prior to a meeting during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Que., on Jan. 20, 2025. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Sports world’s eyes are on 4 Nations Face-Off final as Canada-U.S. rivalry spills onto the ice
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) scores on United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, February 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Pensions need to step up on climate as political momentum wavers, advocacy group says
Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
opinion
Canada and the U.S. take pressure, history into 4 Nations final
world
Canada helping G20 host South Africa endure pressure as U.S. boycotts historic meetings, Joly says
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly speaks to reporters prior to a meeting during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Que., on Jan. 20, 2025. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
mobility and technology
Cameras can outperform side mirrors. Why don’t cars have them in Canada?
The display for the digital side mirror on the Audi A6 e-tron.
sports
Sports world’s eyes are on 4 Nations Face-Off final as Canada-U.S. rivalry spills onto the ice
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) scores on United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, February 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
report on business
Canadian lumber producers brace for surge in U.S. anti-dumping duty rates
A truck is loaded with a shipment of softwood lumber at Groupe Crete, a sawmill in Mont-Blanc, Que., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
report on business
Hydro-Québec’s CEO says Canada needs to think big and stand up to Trump
The Beauharnois generating station in Beauharnois, Que., on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The hydroelectric power station on the St. Lawrence river consists of 36 turbines that supply power to Quebec, Ontario and New York State. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
opinion
Canada must make smart investments in these stupid times
Richard Gold
opinion
We won’t let Trump roll back the clock on social justice gains
Michaëlle Jean
opinion
Canada’s biggest political comeback could well be in the making
Lawrence Martin
explainer
The Canada-U.S. tariff war is under way in some sectors. Here are the latest updates and what they mean for your finances
international business
GM would have to consider moving plants if U.S. tariffs became permanent, CFO says
Vehicles are given final inspections at the end of the assembly line at a General Motors plant in Tennesee on Oct. 7, 2024.
good taste
Potential trade war has Canadian winemakers in the U.S. feeling conflicted
Christopher Waters
the next move
With politics in flux, some home buyers see an opportunity
Carolyn Ireland
report on business
Pensions need to step up on climate as political momentum wavers, advocacy group says
Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
report on business
Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There’s an app for that
Christopher Dip (left) and Alexandre Hamila, shown in a handout photo, created the Buy Beaver app to help people buy Canadian goods. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
newsletter
Business Brief: Why trade diversification is easier said than done
Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng speaks to reporters at a November summit in Lima, Peru.
opinion
Canada’s free-trade agreement with the U.S. has no free trade, nor is it an agreement
Blayne Haggart
hockey
U.S. GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
sports
The hockey world braces for a Canada-U.S. 4 Nations final
MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 15: Jake Guentzel #59 of Team USA skates against Connor McDavid #97 of Team Canada during the second period in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at the Bell Centre on February 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
politics
Politics Insider: When U.S. senators joke about 51st state, Joly won’t have it
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly at a luncheon in Montreal on Feb. 4, 2025.
report on business
Cargojet could benefit from looming tariff threat by seizing on new supply routes, co-CEOs say
The two heads of Cargojet Inc. say the air freight company may be able to benefit from the tariff threat looming over North America by seizing on the new supply routes that emerge. A Cargojet shipping facility is shown at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton, Feb. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
carrick on money
What Canadians are buying instead of American liquor and wine
Composition with bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages. Bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages
politics
Joly says she rebuked U.S. senators who joked about Canada becoming the 51st state
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly speaks at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.
soccer
Canadian men’s soccer team to face Romania for first time in September friendly in Bucharest
Canada forward Cyle Larin (second left) celebrates his goal against Honduras with teammates Jonathan Osorio (21) and Tajon Buchanan (11) during first half CONCACAF Nations League soccer action in Toronto on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
report on business
The country that helped build Quebec’s aluminum industry now threatens its survival
Rio Tinto now owns this hydro dam, built in 1926, one of the installations along the Saguenay that made this area attractive for aluminum making.
opinion
Canada and the U.S. take pressure, history into 4 Nations final
Cathal Kelly
sports
Canada defeats Finland, setting up rematch with U.S.
Sidney Crosby celebrates his empty net goal against Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at TD Garden on Feb. 17, 2025 in Boston.
report on business
Federal government considers contract retaliation as Donald Trump promises tariffs
The federal government is looking at contracts as it considers measures to counter U.S. President Trump's tariff threats. Ginette Petitpas Taylor rises during question period on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
hockey
Canada-U.S. brawl hat trick the talk of the 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 15: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of Team USA fights with Brandon Hagel #38 of Team Canada during the first period in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at the Bell Centre on February 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
sports
Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee sets North American 20km record
<p>Canada's Evan Dunfee leads the pack during the marathon race walk relay mixed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Vadim Ghirda</p>
opinion
Is it really a good idea to designate Mexican cartels as terrorists?
John Turley-Ewart
opinion
Player brawls during the 4 Nations Canada-U.S. match show there is worth to being the bad guy
Cathal Kelly
canada
Canadian LGBTQ+ advocacy group won’t visit UN forum over concerns about U.S. border
<p>Egale Canada executive director Helen Kennedy addresses a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov.28, 2017. Canada's primary LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is boycotting travel to the U.S., including United Nations events, over concerns about treatment at border crossings under the Trump administration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld</p>
report on business
Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum, Shopify’s Kanye West store takedown and Canada-U.S. supply chains: Must-read business and investing stories
Steel products are seen in a warehouse at North York Iron, a steel supplier in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 11, 2025 after Trump signed executive orders to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
canada
Internal report urged Canada to counter rhetoric about a ‘crisis’ at border
The border crossing into Canada is pictured next to the Thousand Islands Bridge in Lansdowne, Ontario on Feb. 12.
opinion
Canada’s best players and crowd stood up against the U.S. despite 4 Nations loss
Cathal Kelly
hockey
Canada-U.S. game at 4 Nations Face-Off starts with 3 fights in the first 9 seconds
Canada's Brandon Hagel (left) and United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) fight during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Feb. 15.