Bruce Rozenhart

Opinion: B.C. should be an economic powerhouse vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Carney urges Aussies to join him in ‘post-rupture world,’ in speech to parliament Carney's journey to pivot away from Canada's closest ally led him to one of its farthest.

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Another blow to B.C. economy—Ottawa recognizes Aboriginal title The Carney government has concluded agreements with the Musqueam Indian Band.

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Social media videos and surprise phone calls: How Trump told the world about Iran | CNN Business President Trump is coming under increasing pressure to explain his military campaign in Iran to the American people.

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Our latest New Canadian politics poll finds the race largely stable. Liberals lead 44% to 38%, approval sits at 52%, and among the most certain voters the gap widens to 8 points. Affordability dominates, but Trump remains a defining issue.

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Mood check: 42% say Canada is headed in the right direction, 45% say wrong track. That’s far more balanced than much of 2024–25. Pessimism about the world is high, but Canada is viewed more steadily.

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Affordability remains Canadians’ top concern at 62%. But the Conservative edge on cost of living has narrowed. On Trump and U.S. instability, Liberals lead by 38 points among those who prioritize it.

The issue terrain has shifted.

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Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year — and instead he's reiterating his proposal the Carney ...

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How Russia’s fatalities compare with Ukraine’s After four years of fighting, our modelling reveals a grim toll

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our modelling suggests that Vladimir Putin is losing more men than he can recruit. Our charts explain the toll

The State of the Union Revealed a Sad Reality Donald Trump misused the annual presidential tradition in ways so radical as to call the ritual itself into question.

President Trump “misused the State of the Union ritual in ways so radical as to call the ritual itself into question,” @davidfrum.bsky.social argues:

A ‘Tiny Minority’ of Social Media Accounts Drive Canadian Conspiracy Content | The Tyee Researchers found conspiracy claims spread widely, but only some people believe them.

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68% of Americans Say Trump Has the Wrong Priorities

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State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.

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Rob Shaw: Eby's spending surge revives old doubts about NDP finances A $6B surplus in 2022 has given way to a projected $13.3B deficit, undoing years of brand repair

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Opinion: Downgrade warnings grow louder for B.C. Credit agencies have flagged weakening fiscal management as debt approaches 40 per cent of GDP and interest costs surge

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Rob Shaw: Tax hikes, record debt leave no winners in B.C. budget 'This is a very deep hole and, sadly, I’m not sure how British Columbia gets out of it,' says GVBOT president

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5 things to know about B.C.’s 2026 budget | Globalnews.ca From changes to PST to delaying care homes, phase two of Burnaby Hospital and cancer facility, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has delivered the 2026 budget.

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B.C.’s PST will be expanded in 2026, especially for real estate | Urbanized The Government of British Columbia is expanding its PST significantly starting in 2026, with more services now applicable for the tax.

BREAKING... B.C. government's PST expanded to wider areas of the economy in 2026, specifically to more services, especially relating to real estate & building development.

As well, PST exemptions will be removed for some services. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears, official says | Globalnews.ca British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently predicted that she was going to be the "least popular person in the province for a while."

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'Is this the Pleb? It's Pierre Poilievre speaking': Inside the raucous, very online world of conservative influencers That has touched off a debate within the wider party about the extent to which it should embrace these creators.

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80% of Canadians worry global conflict could directly impact Canada. 70% say global events feel more personally relevant than before. The distance between geopolitics and daily life has collapsed.

Eddie Sheppard explains why that matters.

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The world’s most powerful woman Japan’s prime minister has earned a once-in-a-generation chance to remake her country. Will she seize it?

Her thumping election victory gives Takaichi Sanae the space to make hard choices others in Japan have so far ducked

Rob Shaw: Throne speech finds rare meaning after Tumbler Ridge tragedy Tribute to victims carries more weight than policy blueprint

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B.C. cities left in limbo as province quietly abandons Bear Smart oversight Internal documents show B.C.’s premier urban wildlife safety program has halted its oversight role and is no longer accepting applications

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Epstein, Accountability and the Growing Outrage My conversation with Lincoln Square's Stuart Stevens as we look ahead to the midterms and the necessity of an overwhelming Democratic victory

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Read the full transcript of Carney’s Tumbler Ridge shooting statement | Globalnews.ca Prime Minister Mark Carney paid tribute to the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and the victims of Tuesday's deadly mass shooting during a speech in the House of Commons.

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Prayers of peace for for the families of Tumbler Ridge. God bless you all.

Nearly half of B.C. small businesses dissatisfied with tariff response: survey Business group urges B.C. to boost in-province supply chains to unlock trade opportunities

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U.S. would ‘absolutely not’ drop all tariffs if Canada did same: Bessent - National | Globalnews.ca U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited Canada's recent trade agreement with China that reduced tariffs on some Chinese EVs as a reason for not dropping tariffs on Canada.

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