Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the foreign interference inquiry hot seat
What did Canadians learn from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s testimony at the foreign interference inquiry? ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Steven Chase, The Globe and Mail’s senior parliamentary reporter, and Vina Nadjibulla, an international security specialist at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, about the prime minister’s testimony. The panel also discuss...
The West Block
Apr 14
Justin Trudeau and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis walk in Montreal independence parade
Greece marks its Independence Day on Monday, but on Sunday, thousands of Greek Montrealers celebrated the anniversary with the annual parade in the city’s Park Extension neighbourhood. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in attendance along with the Prime Minister of Greece, Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Phil Carpenter has more.
Canada
Mar 24
Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding
The federal government is launching a new loan program to help expand childcare in B.C. and across Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mitzi Dean are in Surrey today unveiling a trio of childcare commitments.
BC1
Mar 28
Danielle Smith, Justin Trudeau meet in Calgary
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met face-to-face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Calgary. As Sarah Offin reports, the two had a lot of contentious issues to discuss.
Danielle Smith
Mar 13
Federal budget is about ensuring fair economy for ‘everyone’: Trudeau
Delivering remarks to his Liberal cabinet during a caucus meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized that the newly-announced federal government is intended to help create a fair economy for “everyone” in Canada, particularly those from Millennials and Gen Z.
Economy
Apr 17
Trudeau calls Iran’s missile attack on Israel ‘absolutely irresponsible’
On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel, saying it was “absolutely irresponsible” and could lead to further escalation. “We need to move towards peace and stability in the region. We need de-escalation. We need not escalate further, and that action by Iran had significant dangers of seeing far more...
Canada
8 hours
Trudeau announces $4.6 billion investment in Canadian research and education
On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment of over $4.6 billion to bolster research and innovation in the country. “We will also help the younger generations get a good, affordable general education with an investment of $1.3 billion, which means that for an additional year we’ll be maintaining the increase we brought to...
Canada
8 hours
Bank of Canada cannot bring interest rates down due to Trudeau’s ‘inflationary spending’: Poilievre
During question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “inflationary spending” for news from the Bank of Canada that the central bank may not be able to bring down interest rates quickly.
Canada
Apr 10
How federal plan to address housing crisis will impact B.C.
The federal Liberals are unveiling their plan to address Canada’s housing crisis—the announcement coming ahead of next week’s federal budget. Keith Baldrey has more on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan, which he says is a ” call to action.”
Global News at Noon BC
Apr 12
Liberals have been playing ‘catch-up’ on housing crisis since Harper, Poilievre were in power: Trudeau
Addressing the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on the recently announced federal budget and the Liberal government’s efforts to combat the housing crisis. Trudeau also pointed his finger at the former and current Conservative leaders, Stephen Harper and Pierre Poilievre — the latter of which was once...
Canada
Apr 18
Trudeau calls China ‘significant’ foreign interference threat at public inquiry
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given his highly anticipated testimony for the first time at the foreign interference inquiry. David Akin explains what Trudeau says he knew and when about allegations of Chinese meddling; what CSIS told him; and why he chose not to take action.
Global National
Apr 10
‘2024 budget is on track to be worst since 1982’: Poilievre quotes former BoC governor David Dodge
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke Tuesday morning, just hours before the Liberal government was to unveil its 2024 budget, and quoted former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge, who said this budget was tracking to be the worst since 1982. Poilievre said it was time for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to, “Stop. Stop...
Canada
Apr 16
‘$50B orgy of spending’: Poilievre mocks Trudeau for latest federal budget
The day after the 2024 federal budget was released, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh exchanged quips in the House of Commons on Wednesday during the first question period since the fiscal plan was made public. “Who pays for this latest $50 billion orgy of spending...
Canada
Apr 17
Trudeau makes stop in Calgary to announce more housing supports as part of 2024 budget
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cross Canada pre-budget tour stopped in Calgary Friday. The flurry of announcements to support the construction of new homes and rentals comes as the cost of rent continues to soar in Calgary. Adam MacVicar has more.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Apr 5
Increasing CAF recruitment will ‘require more investments’: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair addressed the Canadian Armed Forces’ ongoing recruitment challenge on Monday after updating Canada’s defence policy, announcing $7.9 billion in spending. “[Getting recruitment numbers up] is going to require more investments,” Trudeau said.
Canada
Apr 8
Canada ‘unequivocally condemns’ Iran’s attacks on Israel, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada “unequivocally condemns” Iran’s attacks on Israel during the annual Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner in Ottawa on Saturday, following reports that Tehran fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel. “We stand with Israel,” Trudeau said. “These attacks demonstrate, yet again, the Iranian regime’s disregard for peace and stability in the...
Canada
Apr 13
Federal budget 2024: Poilievre says Conservatives will vote against ‘wasteful, inflationary’ fiscal plan
Reacting to the newly-announced 2024 federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre said that the Conservative Party will vote against the “wasteful, inflationary” fiscal plan. “Like a pyromaniac spraying gas on the inflationary fire that he [Prime Minister Justin Trudeau] lit, it is getting too hot and too expensive...
Canada
Apr 16
Trudeau says foreign election interference could take place by tricycles or bus
Speaking during Canada’s foreign election interference public inquiry on Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to a question regarding the irrelevance of the mode of transportation when it comes to political interference. “It might be more difficult for a foreign actor to organize fleets of individuals showing up on tricycles rather than filling them into...
Canada
Apr 10
Federal budget 2024: First Nations Assembly to discuss ‘path forward’ with feds after infrastructure gap
Canada’s Assembly of First Nations held a press conference on Wednesday where members addressed their disappointment in the federal government’s 2024 budget decisions. Though $5 billion was committed for Indigenous loan guarantees, the Liberals’ promises fell short on closing the infrastructure gap — a long-term issue the assembly would like to re-discuss the “path forward”...
Canada
Apr 17
Canada considering joining AUKUS after ‘excellent conversations’ with U.S., UK and Australia: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed on Monday that Canada is looking into the possibility of joining the second phase of AUKUS and has already had “excellent conversations” with the U.S., UK and Australian-led defence alliance, founded in 2021. “I think it’s really important that allies, particularly across the Indo-Pacific, work together in a stronger and...
Canada
Apr 8