Trudeau to Name New Cabinet on October 26th

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Trudeau’s office announced this morning he will reveal who he has selected as cabinet ministers on October 26th, as a return to business for parliamentarians has officially been set for November 22nd. According to a press release, the cabinet will remain gender-balanced and Chrystia Freeland will remain as both the deputy prime minister and the… Continue reading Trudeau to Name New Cabinet on October 26th

Trudeau Vacations on Country’s 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day

Source: Mercedes Stephenson & Rachel Gilmore, Globalnews.ca, October 1st, 2021 The prime minister’s office said his itinerary would be updated to reflect his correct location. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day on vacation in Tofino, B.C., with his family, despite his official itinerary placing him in private meetings… Continue reading Trudeau Vacations on Country’s 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day

Kenney Refused N.L. Premier’s Help

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Source: Kaylen Small, globalnews.ca, September 29, 2021 Kenney has said discussions with Newfoundland and Labrador are ongoing. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney refused Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey’s offer to help the Prairie province through the fourth COVID-19 wave as the health-care system teeters on the brink of collapse. There are currently 20,513 active COVID-19… Continue reading Kenney Refused N.L. Premier’s Help

Can Trudeau Keep His Promises?

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Trudeau has once again led his party to victory, however, will the Liberals be able to keep the promises they have made? And if so, which pledges will be the hardest to deliver? Child-care plan The Liberals have promised child care that would only cost $10 per day, which could save families tens of thousands… Continue reading Can Trudeau Keep His Promises?

Busy Day For Political Leaders As Tomorrow’s Vote Looms

Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, September 19, 2021 Jagmeet Singh has a whopping seven scheduled campaign stops in British Columbia, the province he adopted as his home after taking the helm of the federal New Democrats. Candidates are making their final appeals to voters today ahead of tomorrow’s federal election. The three main party… Continue reading Busy Day For Political Leaders As Tomorrow’s Vote Looms

Trudeau Doesn’t Regret Sending Canadians to Polls During 4th Wave

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Source: Rachel Gilmore, globalnews.ca, September 11, 2021 “No. Absolutely not,” Trudeau said when asked if he regretted triggering an election. After weeks of being hammered by opposition leaders for plunging the country into a federal election during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is standing firmly behind his decision. Speaking… Continue reading Trudeau Doesn’t Regret Sending Canadians to Polls During 4th Wave

Trudeau Aims to Raise Big Banks Taxes to Pay For Pandemic Recovery

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Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, August 26, 2021 Liberals say this would generate a minimum of $2.5 billion per year over the next four years. The federal Liberals are pledging to make Canada’s profitable financial sector contribute billions of dollars annually to help people bounce back from the hard times of the COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue reading Trudeau Aims to Raise Big Banks Taxes to Pay For Pandemic Recovery

Your Grocery Bill is About to Get Even Bigger

Rising food prices could become the big topic in Canada’s federal election. Canada’s annual inflation rate surged to a 10-year high of 3.7 per cent in July, the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year increases above three per cent. Both food manufacturers and restaurant chains across the country have been increasing their prices as they grapple… Continue reading Your Grocery Bill is About to Get Even Bigger

PM Plans to Call Election On Sunday

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to ask for an election on August 15th, with Election Day just five weeks later, on September 20th. Trudeau may ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve the 43rd Parliament and draw up the 338 writs of election. There has been mounting speculation Trudeau would force Canadians back to… Continue reading PM Plans to Call Election On Sunday

Trudeau Keeps Quiet on Launch of Vaccine Passports

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Source: Sarah Turnbull, globalnews.ca, July 28, 2021 Trudeau wouldn’t say whether one would be developed before the end of the year. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted around questions about when Canadians can expect to be equipped with formal proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status for travel abroad but vowed that the system will… Continue reading Trudeau Keeps Quiet on Launch of Vaccine Passports