#172 Iran's Crypto Pipeline to Toronto

Investigative reporters have uncovered a network of these crypto-to-cash desks operating across Canada.

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"'We sometimes call Canada an honorary Nordic' country, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre..." Aww, thanks! I mean, we *do* share a border with Denmark. #CNDPoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

ANALYSIS | Carney meets with N...
ANALYSIS | Carney meets with Nordic leaders amid concerns over Trump, Putin designs for Arctic | CBC News

Leaders from the five Nordic countries and Canada meet in Oslo for a mini-summit on Arctic security amid rising geopolitical tensions. Discussions follow a massive NATO exercise in northern Norway and focus on Russian military risks, the fallout from U.S. threats to seize Greenland and energy security.

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"...while his core ideological and policy positions remain largely rooted in Harper-era neoliberalism and law-and-order priorities, Poilievre’s communication style... reflects a discernible populist turn." #CNDPoli onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

A Right‐Wing Populist Turn in ...
“Canadians are boycotting American goods and services. They’re trying to … send a message to the United States, in terms of their anxiety and displeasure, in terms of the state of the trade relationship..." 🇨🇦💪 #CNDPoli www.cp24.com/news/canada/...

Nanos survey says border cross...
Nanos survey says border crossing no longer ‘on the radar’ for many Canadians

A new survey from Nanos Research for CTV News found 43 per cent of Canadians are less likely to travel to the United States in 2026, compared to the previous year.

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What you need to know about the new federal rules on non-sufficient bank account funds

New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who don’t have enough money in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charge.

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"What can we learn from a dystopian future?" #CNDPoli www.cbc.ca/arts/what-wo...

What would change if Canada be...
What would change if Canada became the 51st state? Just look what’s happening at Western University | CBC Arts

Alberta’s been "liberated," Ivanka Trump is president and Canada no longer exists. In the exhibit Pax Americana, artist Dara Vandor imagines a future that doubles as a warning.

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Political polarization is indeed less severe in Canada. Although I've seen research suggest that people believe that Canadians who share their party affiliation are more 'polarized' than they are. It also seems to me that 'centrist' is a much less damaging label here. #CNDPoli

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"Once rates normalized, that logic fell apart faster than financing for an overvalued Toronto condo pre-sale." Better Dwelling remains undefeated for snarky housing commentary. Seems speculators are in trouble. #CNDPoli betterdwelling.com/canadas-mort...

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“Even if Donald Trump came out and said, ‘I’m sorry, and we can just keep it as it is’ — there is not a boardroom in this country for which the risk committee of their board would not have a conversation about diversifying...” #CNDPoli www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

The awkward truth dogging USMC...
The awkward truth dogging USMCA talks: 'They just hate Canada.'

The Trump White House has Canadians on edge as Ottawa braces for a trade review with a $1 trillion relationship in the balance.

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"...foreign affairs critic Michael Chong said Carney's position on Iran is 'utterly incoherent.' The Conservatives are calling for a parliamentary debate before any possible Canadian military deployment." Ugh, I hate having to agree with them. #CNDPoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Liberal MPs to hold call Frida...
Liberal MPs to hold call Friday as caucus raises concerns about Carney's shifting Iran position | CBC News

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC News has learned.

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