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‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership
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'He's our best bet': several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership
Liberal MP Judy Sgro says she's 'doing everything' she can to get a 'draft Dominic' LeBlanc movement going to change his mind about entering the Liberal leadership race.
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January 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership
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PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership
Cabinet ministers should resign before entering a leadership race since they must solicit donations and memberships, says former Conservative cabinet minister and leadership candidate Lisa Raitt.
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January 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Businessman and former Grit MP Frank Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership
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Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership
Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is also considering running for the Liberal leadership, say party sources.
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January 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership
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Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership
Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. 'I’ll formally announce when the rules are out. But, yes, it’s my intention to run. I am running.' Labour M...
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January 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
To address Trump’s border concerns, feds expected to spend more than $1-billion: senior government source
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To address Trump’s border concerns, feds expected to spend more than $1-billion: senior government source
In the next cabinet shuffle expected later this month or next, U.S.-Canada relations will be a key factor in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political calculus, say Liberal sources.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:43 PM
National list of Rural, Urban, Rural/Urban and Urban ridings
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Rural ridings will decide which party forms government after the next election, says Liberal MP Robert Morrissey
In the newly reconfigured 343 House, there will be 83 rural, 50 rural/urban, 143 urban, and 67 urban/rural ridings.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques
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Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recently announced measures to address affordability are 'well intentioned misfires,' as they are going to ‘hurt’ the Liberals more than ‘help’ them, says Nik Nanos, ch...
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December 2, 2024 at 12:20 PM
What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie. By
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What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie
Canadians do not want a wrecking ball approach, but they do want the government to do much better, warns one of the country’s leading experts on the machinery of government.
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November 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM
PCO clerk John Hannaford subject of human rights complaint over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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PCO clerk subject of human rights complaint over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government and prolific author.
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November 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s first openly lesbian cabinet minister, began her parental leave last week following the birth of a baby boy by her partner. #cdnpoli
November 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Unlocked | Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders. By
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Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders
The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet Committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the cross-border relationship.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John Aldag’s resignation in May.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP John Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
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After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John Aldag’s resignation in May.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:16 PM
After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP John Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
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After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John Aldag’s resignation in May.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple. #cdnpoli
November 13, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple.
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Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don't condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and law enforcement agencies.
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November 13, 2024 at 7:59 PM
PM Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’ commenting on Trump’s election as president
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Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’  commenting on Trump’s election as president
Branding Pierre Poilievre as 'Canada’s Trump' is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile, pundit Scott Reid urges every L...
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November 13, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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Scrapping Liberal funding for housing projects to pay for a tax cut on some new homes 'doesn't make a lot of sense,' says Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness head. #cdnpoli

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Housing advocates wary of funding plan after praising Poilievre’s GST pledge
Scrapping Liberal funding for housing projects to pay for a tax cut on some new homes 'doesn't make a lot of sense,' says Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness head.
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November 10, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has ordered an end to the lockouts at the B.C., Montreal and Quebec City ports, sending the disputes to binding arbitration #cdnpoli
November 12, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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The Trudeau government has sought to reassure Canadians that it's been prepping for Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency in what ex-senior public servants say will have been a mammoth effort across the bureaucracy and diplomatic network on both sides of the border. www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1...
'A lot of work that has to be done': how the government has been preparing for Trump 2.0
As the Trudeau government faces its second Trump presidency down south, cabinet ministers in Ottawa stick to a message of preparation and relationship-building.
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November 12, 2024 at 7:54 PM
At the first closed-door national caucus meeting following the U.S. presidential election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged his 152 MPs to exercise caution when speaking about Donald Trump. #cdnpoli
November 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM