Cormac Mac Sweeney
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ICYMI the federal government's controversial Bill C-5 is now law. Not only does it eliminate the federal portion of interprovincial trade barriers, but it gives the feds new powers to fast track major projects #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/26/s...
Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn’t res...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ICYMI the federal government's controversial Bill C-5 is now law. Not only does it eliminate the federal portion of interprovincial trade barriers, but it gives the feds new powers to fast track major projects #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/26/s...
Spoke with former Chief of Defence Staff Tom Lawson about the changing defence strategies of the Carney government.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Spoke with former Chief of Defence Staff Tom Lawson about the changing defence strategies of the Carney government.
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Give a listen www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/the...
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One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
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#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
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One week until Canada votes in one of the most existential elections of our time
What can we expect from the parties in these final days of the federal election campaign, can we see a major shift in the polls?
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April 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
One week until Canada votes in one of the most existential elections of our time
What can we expect from the parties in these final days of the federal election campaign, can we see a major shift in the polls?
toronto.citynews.ca
April 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/04/21/f...
Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc says his discussion tomorrow with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ontario Premier Doug Ford is not about renegotiating the USMCA, but rather about getting rid of the tariffs the US has placed on Canada. #cdnpoli
March 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc says his discussion tomorrow with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ontario Premier Doug Ford is not about renegotiating the USMCA, but rather about getting rid of the tariffs the US has placed on Canada. #cdnpoli
NEW: Canada will add 25% tariffs on $29.8-billion of imports from the US.
This is a dollar for dollar response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum. They take effect at 12:01am
This is a dollar for dollar response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum. They take effect at 12:01am
March 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: Canada will add 25% tariffs on $29.8-billion of imports from the US.
This is a dollar for dollar response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum. They take effect at 12:01am
This is a dollar for dollar response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum. They take effect at 12:01am
Day 1 for Mark Carney as the new Liberal Leader, and Prime Minister in waiting #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/03/10/l...
Liberals turn to transition plans after Mark Carney installed as new leader
Liberal MPs are gathering on Parliament Hill this afternoon to huddle after the party selected its new leader, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Carney is heading into a day full of briefing...
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March 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Day 1 for Mark Carney as the new Liberal Leader, and Prime Minister in waiting #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/03/10/l...
President Trump's take on his phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Says "That's not good enough" on fentanyl
Says "That's not good enough" on fentanyl
March 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
President Trump's take on his phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Says "That's not good enough" on fentanyl
Says "That's not good enough" on fentanyl
I can confirm the call between Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump took place, and wrapped up not long ago.
Awaiting details on what was discussed and what the outcome is regarding tariffs #cdnpoli
Awaiting details on what was discussed and what the outcome is regarding tariffs #cdnpoli
March 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I can confirm the call between Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump took place, and wrapped up not long ago.
Awaiting details on what was discussed and what the outcome is regarding tariffs #cdnpoli
Awaiting details on what was discussed and what the outcome is regarding tariffs #cdnpoli
Should alcohol face the same restrictions as tobacco?
I speak with Senator Patrick Brazeau about his personal struggles, and how they have led to his push in Ottawa to mandate warning labels and advertising bans for beer, wine and spirits.
#cdnpoli
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I speak with Senator Patrick Brazeau about his personal struggles, and how they have led to his push in Ottawa to mandate warning labels and advertising bans for beer, wine and spirits.
#cdnpoli
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February 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Should alcohol face the same restrictions as tobacco?
I speak with Senator Patrick Brazeau about his personal struggles, and how they have led to his push in Ottawa to mandate warning labels and advertising bans for beer, wine and spirits.
#cdnpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/audio/the-bi...
I speak with Senator Patrick Brazeau about his personal struggles, and how they have led to his push in Ottawa to mandate warning labels and advertising bans for beer, wine and spirits.
#cdnpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/audio/the-bi...
No evidence of traitors in Parliament, Hogue Commission finds #cdnpoli
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No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report
A federal inquiry into foreign interference says there is no evidence of "traitors" in Parliament conspiring with foreign states
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January 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
No evidence of traitors in Parliament, Hogue Commission finds #cdnpoli
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Everything is on the table for retaliation, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This after President Trump muses he will hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on Feb 1
#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
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Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' to respond to Trump tariffs
Trudeau said his government's focus is still on avoiding tariffs — but if that effort doesn't succeed, Canada will respond and "everything is on the table."
toronto.citynews.ca
January 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Everything is on the table for retaliation, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This after President Trump muses he will hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on Feb 1
#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
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NEW: Finance Minister Freeland announces new housing measures in the Fall Economic Statement. They will double the loan limit to build secondary suites to $80,000, they will lower down payment requirements for homes between $1-1.5-m, & expand eligibility for 30-year mortgages
December 10, 2024 at 2:14 PM
NEW: Finance Minister Freeland announces new housing measures in the Fall Economic Statement. They will double the loan limit to build secondary suites to $80,000, they will lower down payment requirements for homes between $1-1.5-m, & expand eligibility for 30-year mortgages
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Trump used this 51st State line all the time with Trudeau in his first term. He’s doing it to rattle Canadian cages.
When someone wants to you to freak out, don’t. #protip
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When someone wants to you to freak out, don’t. #protip
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Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy: sources
President-elect Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and immigration issues without ripping off the U.S.
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December 3, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Trump used this 51st State line all the time with Trudeau in his first term. He’s doing it to rattle Canadian cages.
When someone wants to you to freak out, don’t. #protip
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When someone wants to you to freak out, don’t. #protip
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Finally get to use the coolest advent calendar
December 2, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Finally get to use the coolest advent calendar
It appears Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau is on his way home after flying to Florida for a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago for a dinner meeting with incoming President Donald Trump. Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on Canadian goods
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November 30, 2024 at 2:46 PM
It appears Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau is on his way home after flying to Florida for a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago for a dinner meeting with incoming President Donald Trump. Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on Canadian goods
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Listen to 680 NewsRadio toronto.citynews.ca/audio/
Is the Prime Minister meeting with US President Trump?
No confirmation from PMO but the PM's plane has touched down near Mar-a-Lago and a source tells me Trudeau flew to the US after his event in PEI...stopping off in Ottawa to pick up a cabinet minister. Listen for latest toronto.citynews.ca/audio/
No confirmation from PMO but the PM's plane has touched down near Mar-a-Lago and a source tells me Trudeau flew to the US after his event in PEI...stopping off in Ottawa to pick up a cabinet minister. Listen for latest toronto.citynews.ca/audio/
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November 29, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Is the Prime Minister meeting with US President Trump?
No confirmation from PMO but the PM's plane has touched down near Mar-a-Lago and a source tells me Trudeau flew to the US after his event in PEI...stopping off in Ottawa to pick up a cabinet minister. Listen for latest toronto.citynews.ca/audio/
No confirmation from PMO but the PM's plane has touched down near Mar-a-Lago and a source tells me Trudeau flew to the US after his event in PEI...stopping off in Ottawa to pick up a cabinet minister. Listen for latest toronto.citynews.ca/audio/
NEW: Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland announces nearly $1.2-billion for Toronto to buy new subway cars for the TTC's Line 2.
Listen to 680 News Radio for the latest:
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Listen to 680 News Radio for the latest:
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November 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM
NEW: Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland announces nearly $1.2-billion for Toronto to buy new subway cars for the TTC's Line 2.
Listen to 680 News Radio for the latest:
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Listen to 680 News Radio for the latest:
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In Canada, there was a total of 47,162 apparent opioid toxicity deaths reported between January 2016 and March 2024.
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Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of B.C. law on opioid health costs recovery
The Supreme Court of Canada decision is another step toward a potential cross-country action by governments that paid to treat patients who took the addictive drugs.
toronto.citynews.ca
November 29, 2024 at 3:14 PM
In Canada, there was a total of 47,162 apparent opioid toxicity deaths reported between January 2016 and March 2024.
toronto.citynews.ca/2024/11/29/o...
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BREAKING: By a vote of 176 to 151 the House of Commons has passed the federal government's bill to give Canadians a two month GST/HST break on a variety of items including toys, kids clothes, prepared meals, diapers and beer & wine. Still subject to Senate approval #cdnpoli
November 29, 2024 at 4:27 AM
BREAKING: By a vote of 176 to 151 the House of Commons has passed the federal government's bill to give Canadians a two month GST/HST break on a variety of items including toys, kids clothes, prepared meals, diapers and beer & wine. Still subject to Senate approval #cdnpoli