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'A train wreck ... I can't stop watching': Canadians grapple with anxiety around Trump's tariff chaos
Political anxiety isn't new, but it's arguably been more intense lately given Trump's "shock and awe" strategy since taking office, most recently around the tariffs he's threatening to impose. CBC News asked Canadians to share how Trump's policies are affecting their mental health and they said they're feeling helpless, scared and anxious.
Voting for the new Liberal leader has begun. Here's how the process works
Voting in the Liberal leadership contest to select Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor is now open, but some party members say registering is a headache.
Google says it's updating Canadian parks listed as state parks in its search and maps
The categorization pre-dates 51st state rhetoric but is getting fresh attention with concerns over sovereignty. The categorization is also used by other services including Bing and TripAdvisor.
RCMP say racist graffiti on Treaty 8 building in Fort St. John is a 'potential hate crime'
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada says the vandalism showcases how the swastika is being used against a variety of racialized groups, and calls for a national ban on the public display of the emblem of the Nazi Party.
Steel and aluminum tariffs: Who will they hit, and how will Canada respond?
Just one week after Canada was temporarily spared from across-the-board tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will put 25 per cent tariffs on all of the country's steel and aluminum imports, a move that will particularly sting Canada.
Booze, language laws and maple syrup? Here's how interprovincial barriers impact your daily life
There's been a lot of chatter about interprovincial trade barriers lately — namely, that Canada should remove them, with federal and provincial officials saying that opening up domestic trade could soften the impact of potential U.S. tariffs. But what are these barriers, and how do they impact our daily lives?
'Flagrant disrespect' of U.S tariff threat has some Canadians taking their money elsewhere
Some Canadians who said they feel disrespected and betrayed by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs are pushing back by keeping whatever personal cash they can spare away from the U.S.
A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it
A Halifax small business owner is speaking out, saying she was penalized by e-commerce site Shopify for being a victim of fraud. Customers have been buying items through her Shopify online store, then receiving a refund through their bank after they pick up the item.
Ontario snowbirds worry they won't be able to vote in Ford's snap election
Seniors who are already out of the country are trying to figure out how to vote by mail, while those about to leave worry they'll be casting early ballots without a full picture of what the parties are promising at a crucial moment in Ontario's history.
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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.
Rwanda-backed rebels take control of airport in Goma, eastern Congo's largest city
Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city, Goma, on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced people, after capturing the city in an offensive that left dead bodies lying in the streets.
Congo hostilities fuelled by longstanding grievances. Your smartphone is also a factor
An insurgency led by M23 rebels in eastern Congo has escalated and reached the city of Goma, worsening a humanitarian crisis in a region that suffered two devastating wars between 1996 and 2003.
UN describes 'mass panic' in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city
The M23 rebels announced the capture of Goma in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons expired.
Unclear how Trump's gender order would impact Canadians with 'X' mark on passports
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed a presidential order that says the U.S. government recognizes only two sexes, male and female. The order also says all federal documents — including passports — should refer to “sex” rather than “gender.” But it’s unclear if the order would impact Canadians travelling to the U.S.
Donald Trump is the 1st convicted felon president. Here's what that means
U.S. President Donald Trump is the first convicted felon to hold the White House.
Why are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple
As images and videos of the Los Angeles wildfires dominate social media this week, some are questioning why some palm trees have survived next to burned-out homes and cars.
Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to prorogue Parliament was granted Monday by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, buying time for the Liberal Party to regroup and find his replacement. Here's what prorogation means for the government and for you.
Your questions on Trudeau's resignation, answered
Trudeau said he would stay on both as prime minister and Liberal leader until the party chooses a new leader to take it into the next election, which must be held by late October this year. Here is what might happen next.
New Year's celebrations across Canada and around the world ring in 2025
From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai and Vancouver, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and other ways to say goodbye to 2024.
Saint John boy goes home in T-shirt after school bolts locker closed
A Saint John mother is angry with her son's school for bolting his locker shut, with his winter clothes and homework inside. The 11-year-old went home without a coat or boots, in freezing drizzle.
What you need to know about your mail and the Canada Post strike
The Canada Post strike has affected millions of Canadians and businesses nationwide since job action began last month — and they're not out of the woods yet.
These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board
Two classical musicians, including famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cancelled a sold-out show in Toronto after Air Canada refused to allow them to board their flight with a cello, even though they'd purchased a seat for the instrument.
Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and even some Listeria contaminations. Here's what you need to know about all the recalls lately.
First Person
If I can't afford a house, can I afford a second kid?
James Morrison did everything that he was told to live a successful life: go to school, get a job and save money. Now at 36, he says he can’t afford to buy a home and is weighing the costs of having more children.
Does the loser have to concede for results to be confirmed? Your U.S. election questions answered
Does one of the candidates have to concede for the election results to be confirmed? When are mail-in votes counted? Is it too late for Americans in Canada to vote? Why do Americans give a party affiliation when they register to vote? Here are the answers to your latest questions on the U.S. election.