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What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 7, 2026
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Sophie Tremblay
Sophie Tremblay is the bureau’s Canada–U.S. correspondent, covering tariffs, USMCA, autos, dairy and the embassy circuit.
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New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 1, 2026
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Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 1, 2026
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Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 1, 2026
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Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why.
Sophie Tremblay · Oct 1, 2026
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Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 30, 2026
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Two dead after vehicle struck pedestrians at Canada truth and reconciliation event
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Two dead after vehicle struck pedestrians at Canada truth and reconciliation event.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 30, 2026
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 29, 2026
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 29, 2026
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Woman charged with stealing from patients and staff at hospitals across Ontario
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Woman charged with stealing from patients and staff at hospitals across Ontario.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 27, 2026
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The September 29 import bans are the next Canadian date that is not on television
Washington already announced them on September 8. Factories have 4 days.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 25, 2026
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Quebec’s aluminum towns are still living inside someone else’s statute
Section 232 never left. Section 338 just piled on. The UN week did not mention either.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 24, 2026
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Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 24, 2026
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A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 24, 2026
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Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 24, 2026
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Alberta’s oil patch heard the ban and the walk-back in the same news cycle
A U.S. diesel curb would have rerouted more than a talking point. The denial did not restore trust.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 23, 2026
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A U.S. diesel ban would be a Canadian winter story by Thursday
Atlantic racks, Prairie harvests and Quebec trucking do not have a domestic surplus to raid.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 22, 2026
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Carney condemns Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Carney condemns Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue.
Sophie Tremblay · Sep 21, 2026
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