It has to hit hard. We have to be very pinpoint and surgical,” said Poilievre, who has drawn comparisons to President Trump.

Montreal, Canada – The race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party – and as the country’s prime minister – is well under way, with seven candidates throwing their names into contention.

Poilievre is generally press-averse, partial to friendly platforms—his own YouTube and Instagram channels, Jordan Peterson’s podcast. The Lake Report pounced, sending both of its reporters. They asked first thing about how Poilievre would handle the government’s support of local journalism.

Mr. Trudeau’s decision to call it quits—but not to leave office immediately—puts the Canadian government under the command of a lame duck for the next few months. It’s not a good look for Canada while Donald Trump is threatening to abrogate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and put 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland is calling on the Liberal Party to hold four debates between now and March 9, when registered members will choose the next prime minister.

Poilievre: He’s entitled, a self-serving global elitist. He has been at the summit of the World Economic Forum agenda for the last 25 years and he’s been able to push his radical policies that destroy the working class while enriching the billionaire elite.

Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is billing herself as the best person to lead Canada's fight against Donald Trump.

The next leader of the Liberal government will be just like Justin Trudeau and the questions that Canadians are asking is how high will the carbon tax go?’

Thursday was the deadline for those looking to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to file their candidacy, seeing seven hopefuls officially throw their hat in the Liberal leadership race.

The Canadian stock market stands to benefit from the expected election this year of a Conservative government that favors business-friendly economic policies and that could help reduce trade uncertainty with the United States,

John WoodsideLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National ObserverAs incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a trade war to push Canadian of

OTTAWA — The race to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dominated by one name: Donald Trump. How to wrestle with the incoming president and his tariff threats has emerged as the defining question in the Liberal Party leadership contest.