As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta's premier says Ottawa should appoint a "border czar" to work collaboratively with the United States.

The federal government is planning a multibillion-dollar, pandemic-style bailout for workers and businesses if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on Canadian goods as early as Feb. 1, two sources say.

Restricting Alberta energy exports to the U.S. is within Ottawa's purview. But recent comments suggest that move may be unlikely, though not "off the table."

The Sens have been parked in idle since last Sunday when they earned a 3-1 victory over the visiting Utah Hockey Club here. Ottawa is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games, and it is 4-0-1 in its last five home games, with the overtime loss to Washington on Jan. 16 the lone blemish on their home record over that span.

Justin Trudeau would announce a short consultation period on a first round of tariffs that would cover approximately $37-billion of U.S. imports, with implementation to follow immediately after, sourc

Ottawa County will pay $190,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by former Administrator John Gibbs, who sued after he was fired.

United States President Donald J. Trump’s barrage of anti-immigrant policies has garnered worldwide attention, but Canada is taking a dark turn of its own.

BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Washington Capitals aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak. Ottawa is 26-20-4 overall and 14-7-2 in home games. The Senators are 12-4-3 in games decided by one goal. Washington is 18-7-1 on the road and 34-11-5 overall. The Capitals have a 31-1-3 record when scoring at least three goals.

The U.S. withdrawal from WHO has seismic implications on issues like prevention of future pandemics, and the stakes are especially high for Canada.

We are seeing an increase in undocumented people crossing the border from the U.S. in our shelters because of the new (Donald) Trump regime,' Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said.

As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta’s premier says Ottawa should appoint a “border czar” to work collaboratively with the United States.

Mr. Trump and the White House have repeatedly said they intend to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, prompting a renewed effort by the Canadian government to seek relief that included a multiday visit to Washington by Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who met Wednesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.