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Politics Cape Breton MP Jaime Battiste seeks to launch Liberal leadership campaignNova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste is mounting a campaign to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and become the next leader of the Liberal Party, CBC News has learned. Sydney-Victoria MP calls campaign historic for Indigenous people Olivia StefanovichContinue Reading

Politics The mayor of a Canadian border city says the prime minister and premiers should speak to communities like his about frustration with the United States that is bubbling up over president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and comments about absorbing Canada. Sarnia, Ont., mayor Mike Bradley wants to talk toContinue Reading

Politics Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon confirmed Sunday morning he will not run to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Liberals’ ongoing leadership contest. No current cabinet ministers have announced bids to replace Prime Minister Trudeau Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon rises during question period in the House of Commons on ParliamentContinue Reading

Politics Transport Minister Anita Anand announced Saturday afternoon she will not run in the Liberal Party’s ongoing leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, nor will she seek re-election when Canadians next go to the polls. Anand says she’s ‘deeply honoured’ to serve as Oakville MP, member of cabinetContinue Reading

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015, he promised sunny ways and “a real change.”  Over the last nine years, there’s no doubt his government has focused on fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous reconciliation and lifting some Canadians out of poverty.  But critics argue the Trudeau government hasContinue Reading

Politics Former B.C. premier Christy Clark — who is considering running for the federal Liberal leadership — is denying that she was previously a member of the Conservative Party, despite past comments where she said otherwise. Former B.C. premier also says she would scrap federal carbon tax if she winsContinue Reading

Politics Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced on Friday. Changes are part of new interpretation of Canada Health Act Nicole Ireland · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 10, 2025 2:34Continue Reading

Politics Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to formally announce his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late next week, a source close to his campaign told CBC News. Longtime Liberal organizer says Freeland also readying campaign Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to beContinue Reading

Politics After announcing his departure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to reach an agreement with opposition leaders so that his government would survive a few more weeks in Parliament, Radio-Canada has learned.  PM asked NDP and Bloc leaders to support budget, extend his government for several weeks Louis Blouin ·Continue Reading