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Politics Canada is “absolutely” going to follow the U.S. move to ban hardware and software for vehicles from China or Russia, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday. “Our government has made it very clear that we take really seriously intentional Chinese overcapacity and we take very seriously theContinue Reading

Politics·Updated Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a campaign-style speech in the House of Commons as he asked other members of Parliament to support a motion that could trigger an early election. Bloc Québécois and NDP have already said they will not support non-confidence motion Laura Osman · The Canadian PressContinue Reading

Politics The federal government is working on addressing the high number of migrants coming to Canada in order to cross illegally into the United States, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said. Minister says Ottawa is also taking a closer look at visa applications from India Elizabeth Thompson · CBC News · Posted: Sep 24,Continue Reading

Politics MPs on the House of Commons foreign affairs committee are expected to resume a contentious debate later this morning on the quickest path for Canada to recognize a Palestinian state. Liberal motion comes as New Democrats call for immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood Raffy Boudjikanian · CBC News · Posted: SepContinue Reading

Politics MPs will not hold a priority debate on how to release the names of politicians implicated in a foreign interference report released earlier this year. NDP MP Jenny Kwan had argued that by withholding names, the report had cast suspicion on all MPs Darren Major · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Politics On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Trudeau says he understands Canadian ‘frustration’Facing mounting political pressure at home, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his debut appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to reiterate his intent to run for another term despite acknowledging some frustrated Canadians might be readyContinue Reading

Politics House Speaker Greg Fergus is calling on MPs to improve their behaviour after last Thursday’s question period went off the rails. NDP, Conservative leader had tense exchange during last Thursday’s question period Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Sep 23, 2024 3:11 PM EDT | Last Updated: SeptemberContinue Reading

Politics The NDP is urging the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood and says that a Conservative government would not protect international law in the Middle East. NDP is also seeking a two-way arms embargo and a ban on military trade with Israel Dylan Robertson · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics Justin Trudeau turned his focus to the ongoing crises in Haiti as he spoke with world leaders Monday ahead of the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime minister will also appear as guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met withContinue Reading