National Post

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra delivered another blunt assessment of the Canada-U.S. relationship during a wide-ranging radio interview this week, saying the U.S “does not need Canada,” even as he praised the nations’ deep economic relationship. Read More … [Read more...] about Pete Hoekstra says U.S. ‘does not need Canada’

Across Canada, seniors are putting on their boogie shoes. They’re belting out songs, picking up paintbrushes, and taking to the stage. Read More … [Read more...] about Canada leading the way in arts-based therapy for Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been nearly a decade since a Canadian prime minister set foot in Beijing. Now, sensing an opportunity, Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in the Chinese capital, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and attempt to reset Canada-China relations following years of tensions between the two countries. His visit is also meant to … [Read more...] about Carney risks provoking Donald Trump with a pivot to China on trade

President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign to unify his party behind his takeover of Venezuela succeeded Wednesday when all but three Senate Republicans voted to block a resolution opposing further military action in the country. Read More … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate measure to stop further military action in Venezuela blocked by Republicans after Trump pressure

What do you do about a superpower you don’t trust but can’t afford to ignore? Read More … [Read more...] about John Ivison: Carney has leverage with China for a ‘partial’ deal on EV, grain tariffs