Canadians go to the polls

Canadians go to the polls

Trump renews ’51st state’ rhetoric as federal election approaches

Canadians are going to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Alberta rancher Bob Lowe says the Canadian economy is his top concern.









An election Canada sign is shown during a recent game at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Agriculture unlikely to get much election focus

Conservatives to continue dominance of rural ridings

Agriculture is not expected to feature heavily in political debates held in advance of Canada’s Sept. 20 federal vote.  Since taking office in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate to farmers that his version of the Liberal party can work for them. He has failed to convince farmers, however, […] Read more