Peter Zimonjic

Senior writer

Peter Zimonjic is a senior writer for CBC News. He has worked as a reporter and columnist in London, England, for the Telegraph, Times and Daily Mail, and in Canada for the Ottawa Citizen, Torstar and Sun Media. He is the author of Into The Darkness: An Account of 7/7, published by Random House.

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Chrystia Freeland confirms she is running for Liberal leader

In a sparsely worded post on the social media platform X, the former finance minister and deputy prime minister said simply that she's "running to fight for Canada."

Poilievre won't say if he'll back tariffs on U.S.-bound oil to combat Trump's 25% threat

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won't say whether he backs the premiers and prime minister's threat to impose export tariffs or restrict the supply of oil and gas bound for the United States as a possible response to president-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff regime.

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election

The Leaders' Debates Commission has released the rules for the English- and French-language leaders' debates that are to be held during the next federal election race. 

Mark Carney to launch bid for the Liberal leadership in Edmonton on Thursday

Mark Carney will launch his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, according to a notice from Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal.  

Teasing a Liberal leadership bid, Mark Carney talks change, economy with The Daily Show

Mark Carney has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about what kind of a Liberal leadership candidate he would make, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the economic threat Canada faces from the incoming Trump administration.

Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics

As a giant of industry and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk wields influence across the global economy. He’s leveraging that success to extend his influence into the democratic process in Canada and elsewhere.

Biden says 'the world is better off' because of Trudeau

U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a glowing review of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's time in office, describing him as a man who left the world, the continent and the bilateral relationship in a better place than he found it in 2015. 

Political rivals, colleagues and potential successors react to Trudeau's resignation

Political rivals, colleagues, business leaders and potential Liberal leadership candidates reacted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement Monday with a mix of criticism over his record and appreciation for his years of public service.

New year, new tax measures — what to expect in 2025

The coming year will see some changes to existing tax measures, but those changes are expected to have only minor impacts on individuals.

Prime Minister Trudeau adds 8 new MPs to cabinet, changes the roles of 4 others

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce eight new cabinet ministers Friday and change the roles of at least four others in a cabinet shuffle designed to ensure the government can function properly.