In today’s canadian politics news update, we break down growing internal tensions within the Conservative Party as the Conservative convention and leadership review take place today. Questions are mounting around Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, while provincial leaders appear to be distancing themselves from him, signaling deeper divisions.

Bill welcomes back special guest Dr. Lori Turnbull, a Canada public policy expert and professor at Dalhousie University, to discuss speculation around floor crossings, public backlash at the Opposition’s negative strategy, and the rising influence of Alberta’s separatist movement. Meanwhile, public opinion polls show strong momentum for Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party, forcing the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink its messaging as the canada news cycle and political landscape continue to shift.

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This politics news update was recorded on January 30, 2026.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the Conservative Convention

03:11 Conservative Leadership Review Dynamics

06:07 The Role of Provincial Leaders

09:02 Floor Crossing Speculations

14:54 Conservative Opposition Strategies

18:08 Alberta’s Separatist Movement

21:08 Implications for Canadian Politics

In major Canada politics news, sources say that Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the process of achieving a defense procurement agreement with Sweden’s Saab for the purchase of Gripen fighter jets. Plus, signs are indicating a reduction of Canada’s F-35 fighter jets purchase with the United States by less than half the originally agreed upon 88, giving Canada’s military a ‘hybrid fleet’.

Although no decisions have been announced by the Carney government yet, sources tell veteran journalist John Ivison that talks are underway. In news today, Canada’s defence minister says F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review’.

Tune into Episode 360 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news update was recorded on January 29, 2026.

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John Ivison: Sources say Ottawa considering Swedish jets over F-35s for half of fleet

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-sources-say-ottawa-considering-swedish-jets-over-f-35s-for-half-of-fleet

The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers

https://responsiblestatecraft.org/cost-of-f35/?utm_source=dailypnut.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=trump-threatens-tehran-the-russia-ukraine-casualty-data&_bhlid=d52ba60b0b0b2aabd94392dc411c040b54ffa8ca

U.S. ambassador gives prime minister the cover he needs to cut Canada’s F-35 order

https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/us-ambassador-canada-f35-order

Canada’s defence minister says F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review’

https://globalnews.ca/video/11643278/canadas-defence-minister-says-f-35-fighter-jet-purchase-remains-under-review

Discussing major Canada news today, Bill Kelly and Markham Hislop of Thoughtful Energy Journalism/Energi Media unpack how and why US President Donald Trump is weaponizing the amended Canada-China trade deal. They touch on breaking news across US-Canada relations including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech, Trump’s tariffs threats to Canada, and how it could impact USMCA-CUSMA negotiations.

Tune into Episode 359 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 29, 2026.

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Read Markham Hislop’s article: Why Trump is Weaponizing the Canada-China Agreement

https://open.substack.com/pub/markhamhislop/p/why-trump-is-weaponizing-the-canada?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

In major Canada politics news, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently introduced a new GST rebated called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit aimed at assisting low-income Canadians amidst rising costs of living. Carney's plan to provide relief from the worsening affordability crisis reflects polls ranking it as the Liberals greatest area for improvement.

Tune into Episode 358 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 27, 2026.

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Carney unveils boost to GST credit as Parliament resumes

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-unveils-boost-to-gst-credit-as-parliament-resumes/

Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.

https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-do

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

GST credit hike a ‘meaningful’ affordability measure for low-income people: economist

https://www.nsnews.com/the-mix/gst-credit-hike-a-meaningful-affordability-measure-for-low-income-people-economist-11790889

In major news this week, let’s unpack the recent criticisms faced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about Canada’s updated trade deal with China, as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s sudden change of tune on the matter. The conversation delves into the misinformation surrounding PM Mark Carney’s trade deal with China, the hypocrisy of United States-China trade relations, and the broader implications of US President Trump’s influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Tune into Episode 357 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 27, 2026.

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Ford and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spat

https://globalnews.ca/news/11637911/ontario-doug-ford-meet-federal-evs/

Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.

https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-do

What does the US import from China?

https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/what-does-us-import-from-china/746291/

‘It is much more fulsome for the United States’: Bessent on framework deal

https://youtu.be/7Vjqe7w-JzA

In major politics news, Prime Minister Carney has rebutted US President Donald Trump’s lies about the new Canada-China trade deal that decreased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Let’s debunk the overblown accusations against PM Mark Carney’s decision to allow 49,000 vehicles into Canada priced under $35,000, which will increase to up to 70,000 EVs over 5 years. Will this 3% influx in Chinese market share crash Canada’s auto industry?

Tune into Episode 356 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 26, 2026.

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Trump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff If It Makes Deal With China

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-makes-deal-with-china/

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Says 100% Tariffs on ALL US-Canada Trade if Carney Goes Through with China Deal

https://youtu.be/xogYBi6foaU

In major Canadian politics news, poll after poll indicates Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent actions, speeches and policies in light of Trump’s economic threats has boosted popularity of the Liberals across provinces and parties. The growing gap between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre is undeniable. Let’s breakdown the data in today’s Canada news update.

“61% have a positive view of Carney personally, compared to 39% who feel the same way about Conservative leader Poilievre. This is a yawning gap, similar to the advantage Poilievre had over Justin Trudeau a year ago.” - Bruce Anderson, Spark Advocacy Insights Bruce Anderson

Tune into Episode 355 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 26, 2026.

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Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.

https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-do

Federal Tracker: Liberals Widen Lead to 8, 42% to 34%

https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/federal-tracker-liberals-widen-lead-to-8-42-to-34/

Canadians sharply divided on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership

https://abacusdata.ca/canadians-sharply-divided-on-pierre-poilievres-leadership/

Join Bill for his weekly open discussion about trending Canada news and politics news this week. Today, we discuss US President Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on all US-Canada trade, the Canadian government’s initial response and other trending politics news this week.

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This livecast is being recorded on January 24, 2026.

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In breaking news, this morning US President Donald Trump posted on social media that is Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney goes through with planned China trade deal, he will impose a sweeping 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods, effectively holding our economy hostage. How will PM Carney respond? Is this the tipping point when our NATO allies finally to come together as Carney beseeched in his historic Davos speech? Are collective retaliatory sanctions against the United States a solution to Trump’s tariffs? Let’s talk about it.

Tune into Episode 354 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 23, 2026.

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Trump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff If It Makes Deal With China

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-makes-deal-with-china/

In major Canadian politics news, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre released a video responding to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos that continues to echo around the world, and it took all of 40 seconds for the lies to start spewing. Let’s take a look at the most easily debunked claims Pierre Poilievre makes about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first year in office, particularly pertaining to Trump’s tariffs and Carney’s ‘inability to negotiate a win for Canadians’ in the USMCA-CUSMA trade deal negotiations, Canada’s military and defense spending as well as our progressing trade relationship with China.

Tune into Episode 353 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news analysis was recorded on January 23, 2026.

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Lutnick refers to Carney’s comments on China trade as ‘political noise’

https://nationalpost.com/news/lutnick-refers-to-carneys-comments-on-china-trade-as-political-noise

Mark Carney just shook up the world

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/opinion/mark-carney-just-shook-world

Canadian Armed Forces applications jump nearly 13%

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadian-armed-forces-applications-jump-nearly-13/