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Politics Mark Carney has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about what kind of a Liberal leadership candidate he would make, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the economic threat Canada faces from the incoming Trump administration. ‘In a situation like this, you need change. You needContinue Reading

Politics The Conservatives are calling on the government to stop collecting tax on capital gains at the increased inclusion rate the Liberals put forward as part of last year’s budget. MPs Jasraj Singh Hallan and Adam Chambers asked finance minister to stop collecting revenue at new rate Conservative finance criticContinue Reading

Politics·CBC Explains A few of the potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau do not currently have a seat in the House of Commons — but that would not prevent them from being sworn in if they win the Liberal leadership race. Typically, the prime minister is also aContinue Reading

Politics Shared Services Canada says it made the decision because streaming services aren’t necessary for federal bureaucrats to do their jobs. ‘Streaming services are not considered work tools,’ says government IT agency Kate McKenna · CBC News · Posted: Jan 14, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: January 14Continue Reading

In the days since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he’ll be stepping down as leader, the list of potential candidates to replace him has considerably thinned. The Liberal Party announced they will choose their next leader — and Canada’s next prime minister — on March 9. Hopefuls have until Jan.Continue Reading

Politics Top Conservatives are defending Pierre Poilievre adviser Jenni Byrne for criticizing former party leader Erin O’Toole on social media. Jenni Byrne, an influential Conservative organizer who worked in the Harper PMO, is a key Poilievre strategist Kate McKenna · CBC News · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 6:07 PM ESTContinue Reading

Politics Former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to announce a bid for the Liberal leadership within the week, sources have told Radio-Canada. Freeland resigned as finance minister and deputy prime minister last month Sources tell CBC News/Radio-Canada that Chrystia Freeland will launch her leadership campaignContinue Reading

Politics The Liberal Party’s leadership race will be monitored by Canada’s elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference, national security adviser Nathalie Drouin said Monday. Liberals will announce their new leader on March 9 Nick Murray · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 5:02 PM ESTContinue Reading

Politics The NDP leader accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of taking a soft approach to Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. NDP commits to cutting off critical minerals to U.S. if Trump proceeds with tariffs David Thurton · CBC News · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 3:30 PMContinue Reading