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Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen
CBC readers want to know how the U.S. is able to impose tariffs on Canada. The answer: The country cannot rely upon the text of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to stop any U.S. incoming tariffs on a preemptive basis.
Want to bet on the future of Canada? A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer
An online gambling brand that operates in Ontario is reversing course on an apparent proposed offering that could have let people place wagers on the future of Canada.
Why 'buying Canadian' isn't as easy as it sounds
Political leaders are urging Canadians to buy domestic products in a bid to offset the potential impact of U.S. tariffs, but observers say that's easier said than done. There's no such thing as a Canadian-made dishwasher, for example, and this is a bad time of year for fresh fruit.
Metrolinx explored naming deal for GO station with online gambling company: sources
Metrolinx pursued a potential commercial naming rights arrangement last year, involving an online casino brand and a downtown Toronto GO station, but the proposal was subsequently quashed, CBC News has learned.
Heated words about sovereignty and U.S. trade? Sounds a lot like 1988
Donald Trump's repeated musings on seeing Canada become a part of the United States have not been warmly received in Ottawa. And he's highlighted a persistent concern raised by some on this side of the border — fears that Canada faces potential risks to national sovereignty by getting too close to its southern neighbour.
RCMP asks Canadians to help FBI investigate New Orleans attack
The Mounties are asking Canadians to come forward with any information that can help U.S. authorities probe the attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
A brief history of some of Canada's most memorable political leadership shake-ups
The federal Liberal Party faces a tumultuous start to 2025, as it scrambles to select a successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before Canadians head to the polls later this year.
Drone? UFO? Or symptom of bungled messaging from the government?
U.S. authorities are struggling to convince a skeptical public that reports of mystery lights flying over New Jersey and other states are nothing to worry about, but observers say how those officials are communicating that message is hampering the effort.
Canadian woman allegedly caught with gift-wrapped meth facing charges in New Zealand
A 29-year-old Canadian woman faces charges in New Zealand after customs authorities say she was caught with 10.2 kilograms of methamphetamine wrapped as if it belonged under a Christmas tree and tucked inside her carry-on baggage at an Auckland airport.
A deadly crash in Toronto raises questions about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs
An Oct. 24 crash involving an electric car that killed four people in downtown Toronto has raised concerns about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs.