Stéphane Dion: How the conquest of New France paved the way for co-operation
I will argue here that, in judging Canada’s past, which Quebec nationalist circles reproach for conquest and assimilation, one must consider the tragic nature of universal history. It is only recently, during the 20th century, that conquest war was outlawed in international law. In our case, it is fortunate for the French-Canadian population that the conquest transferred them from the French regime to the British regime rather than from the French regime to the domination of the New England settlers. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIf France had won the war on the European stage, Great Britain might have been forced to cede its conquests in America. This is how France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States became more homogeneous as they modernized.
Source:National Post
January 29, 2026 11:40 UTC
Half of Canadians say it would be unethical for Carney to get majority with floor crossers: poll
OTTAWA — Half of Canadians believe it would be unethical for Mark Carney’s Liberal government to achieve a majority by attracting opposition MP floor crossers, according to a new poll. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBut 63 per cent of Conservatives say MPs should be barred from being able to change parties. But with the Liberals within reach of a razor-thin majority, 51 per cent of respondents say it would be “unethical” for the government to do so by adding more floor-crossing MPs. Since Ma joined Liberal ranks in mid-December, many Liberals have suggested there could be more floor crossers joining the party. The poll, which surveyed 1,611 people online between Jan. 23 and 26, suggests Canadians overall are divided on the ethics of floor crossing.
Source:National Post
January 29, 2026 09:28 UTC
Kristin Raworth: Kirsty Duncan was an MP, a Cabinet minister, and a Canadian hero
This happened at a time when the sports world was being overwhelmed by stories of sexual or physical abuse. The first time we met was in 2019, as I was advocating for athletes demanding change. What I didn’t know was that Kirsty herself was a former gymnast and had also experienced emotional abuse as a child athlete. Kirsty told me that she would fight for this and, listening to the passion in her voice, I believed her. When the Trudeau government did not act on these recommendations she publicly admonished them in a way only Kirsty could, with kind firmness.
Source:CBC News
January 29, 2026 02:37 UTC
Overhyped and Underhyped Defensive Players in the 2026 NFL Draft
Every year it turns into the same conversation—length, speed, wingspan, testing numbers—and somehow the actual games start mattering less and less. When I went back and studied this defensive class, a pretty clear divide showed up. The Guys I Think Are Getting Too Much Draft LovePeter Woods, DT—ClemsonI’ll start here because I know how this sounds. The Guys Who Don’t Get Enough Credit From Draft ExpertsJermod McCoy, CB—TennesseeThis ones simple for me. Where I Land on This Defensive Draft ClassI’m not saying the hyped guys can’t be good players.
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January 29, 2026 00:01 UTC
Chris Selley: America's ICE mayhem is a reminder of why police aggression is everyone's problem
Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don’t do it!” admonished Bill Esayli, U.S. attorney for the Central District of California — a Trump appointee — on social media. The root problem, surely, is the baseline level of violence Americans have decided to accept from law enforcement. ‘Where’s your papers?’ Is that what we’ve come to?”Rogan later walked that partially back, embarrassingly, essentially noting that most interactions between police and Americans don’t end in death. ICE has essentially invited Americans to take a long, hard look at policing — and at the country, at the same time.
Source:National Post
January 28, 2026 23:42 UTC
Canada holds talks with Meta to restore news amid US trade friction - CBC News
Investing.com -- Ottawa is engaging in preliminary discussions with Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) to restore news access on Facebook and Instagram, citing the need to resolve critical trade friction with the United States, according to reporting from CBC News. The regulatory standoff has recently escalated into a diplomatic "trade irritant" for the Trump administration, which views the legislation as discriminatory toward American digital giants. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently warned that the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will "depend on the successful resolution" of such digital trade disputes. “The door has always been open on our government’s side to discuss these issues,” said Hermine Landry, press secretary to Minister Miller, in an interview with CBC. Related articlesCanada holds talks with Meta to restore news amid US trade friction - CBC NewsActivist Fivespan Partners takes 6% stake in AppianCarvana stock drops 9% as Gotham City alleges $1B accounting gap
Source:CBC News
January 28, 2026 23:32 UTC
Waist-deep snow and frustrated drivers: Residents struggle to navigate Toronto after record snowfall as removal plan set to begin
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January 28, 2026 23:16 UTC
Why documentary on Melania Trump needs to fail spectacularly
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January 28, 2026 21:10 UTC
Education minister puts Peel public board under supervision, warns York Catholic. Critics say it’s overreach
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January 28, 2026 21:03 UTC
Carney shouldn't pick a fight with Trump, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says as trade negotiations loom
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has once again directed pointed remarks toward Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I would just encourage Prime Minister Carney to do what he thinks is best for the Canadian people, not his own virtue signalling, because we do have a (CUSMA) negotiation coming up,” Bessent said. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this month. In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, he issued a warning to Prime Minister Mark Carney that his politics may damage upcoming CUSMA negotiations. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.
Source:National Post
January 28, 2026 20:59 UTC
Vincent Rigby on NORAD and Canada's F-35 Decision | CBC News
January 26, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined CBC News to discuss the implications of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's recent remarks on Canada's fighter jet procurement and the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). Rigby described the remarks as "another off-the-cuff," noting that while they cannot be ignored, they should not be taken as a definitive statement on Canada-U.S. defence policy. NORAD remains a shared defence partnership, but political and operational decisions, such as whether to pursue Swedish Gripen or F-35s, can affect Canada's sovereignty. Read the article.
Source:CBC News
January 28, 2026 20:34 UTC
Why Toronto barstools are so uncomfortable—and how to fix it
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January 28, 2026 20:18 UTC
The Trump administration has pushed Canadians too far
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January 28, 2026 20:18 UTC