Source: The Canadian Press, March 15, 2019 OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is condemning the fatal shootings at two mosques in New Zealand, saying attacking people during prayers is “absolutely appalling.” In a brief statement on Twitter this morning, the prime minister said Canadians join New Zealanders and Muslim communities around the world in grieving. At least… Continue reading PM Trudeau condemns fatal shootings at mosques in New Zealand
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Most Canadians side with Wilson-Raybould, believe Trudeau has lost moral authority to govern
Source: Rahul Kalvapealle, Global News, March 4, 2019 Poll says half of Canadians say Trudeau should resign over the SNC-Lavalin affair A majority of Canadians are keeping tabs on the SNC-Lavalin affair and that doesn’t bode well for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News. If an election were held… Continue reading Most Canadians side with Wilson-Raybould, believe Trudeau has lost moral authority to govern
Treatment of Wilson-Raybould could cost Trudeau ‘all First Nation votes’
Source: Rachel Gilmore, CTV News, February 14, 2019 A prominent B.C. chief is predicting the prime minister’s treatment of former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould will cost Justin Trudeau “all First Nation votes.” Bob Chamberlin, the vice-president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), told CTV Power Play host Don Martin on Thursday that First… Continue reading Treatment of Wilson-Raybould could cost Trudeau ‘all First Nation votes’
PM dismisses calls to fire envoy to China, says focus is on detained Canadians
Source: The Canadian Press, January 24, 2019 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dismissing calls to remove Canada’s ambassador to China from his post, saying such a change wouldn’t help two Canadians detained by Chinese authorities get home any sooner. Meeting with reporters in New Brunswick today, Trudeau was asked if he intended to… Continue reading PM dismisses calls to fire envoy to China, says focus is on detained Canadians
Trudeau questioned on pipelines, carbon tax, Indigenous rights in Regina town hall
Source: Stephanie Taylor, CBC News, January 10, 2019 Protesters gather outside during PM’s appearance at University of Regina Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fielded questions on everything from pipelines to Indigenous rights to his favourite childhood toy Thursday evening before a lively Regina crowd. There was no clear issue that dominated the event. He took about 20… Continue reading Trudeau questioned on pipelines, carbon tax, Indigenous rights in Regina town hall
Trudeau faces ‘very different climate from his last visit’ at this week’s Regina town hall
Source: Cory Coleman, CBC News, January 9, 2019 Prime minister to talk jobs, economy and the middle class in Regina on Thursday night Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could find himself in a tough situation during his upcoming visit to Regina, says a University of Regina political studies professor. “It’s a very different climate from his last visit,”… Continue reading Trudeau faces ‘very different climate from his last visit’ at this week’s Regina town hall
Alberta in ‘crisis’ over low oil price: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Source: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press, November 22, 2018 CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Alberta is in a crisis as the province’s oil is being sold at a discount of about $45 a barrel, but he and some oil company bosses agree there are no easy fixes Ottawa can offer. “There is no… Continue reading Alberta in ‘crisis’ over low oil price: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Liberals to announce details of carbon tax for non-compliant provinces
Source: Global News, October 23, 2018 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will reveal the government’s plan for a climate tax for provinces that haven’t come up with their own climate strategies, or those that didn’t meet federal standards. Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan have all said they will fight the tax in court. Other provinces have provided climate… Continue reading Liberals to announce details of carbon tax for non-compliant provinces
Prime minister pledges compensation for dairy farmers hit by USMCA deal
Source: Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press, October 4, 2018 Dairy Farmers of Canada president says meeting with Trudeau ‘cannot appease the concerns of the dairy farmers’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says dairy farmers will be compensated for their expected losses under the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, making the pledge directly at a meeting with their representatives on… Continue reading Prime minister pledges compensation for dairy farmers hit by USMCA deal
PM Trudeau arrives at UN, hoping to re-establish Canada on world stage
Source: The Canadian Press, September 24, 2018 UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived at the United Nations General Assembly on a mission to remind the world that there’s more to Canadian foreign policy than just Donald Trump and North American free trade. Trudeau is beginning his day at the opening of the… Continue reading PM Trudeau arrives at UN, hoping to re-establish Canada on world stage