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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Montreal as questions swirl about his leadership of the Liberal PartyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Montreal on Wednesday committing millions of dollars to build new community centres. But his political future and the hopes of liberal candidates in upcoming byelections are being put to the test. Last month the party lost a stronghold in a Downtown Toronto byelection, and as Tim Sargeant reports, some...Jul 3
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Toronto voters head to polls in key byelection test for Justin TrudeauA Toronto byelection in a traditional Liberal stronghold will provide a key test for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his party. Kayla McLean has been on the ground hearing from voters ahead of what could be a pivotal night for politics in Canada.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJun 24
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Justin Trudeau visits Central OkanaganThe Prime Minister was in the Okanagan on Friday, in light of emergency preparedness week. Justin Trudeau spoke with media at the West Kelowna fire hall after meeting with local mayors and fire chiefs. Taya Fast reports.May 10
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Pierre Poilievre accuses Justin Trudeau of working to decriminalize drugs in TorontoPierre Poilievre accuses Justin Trudeau of working with the City of Toronto to decriminalize drugs in that city. The Prime Minister insisting that his government only works with the provinces to create a compassionate-based public health approach to the toxic drug supply.PoliticsMay 7
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against TrudeauTwo men in Alberta have been charged in separate cases, accused of threatening to kill federal politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mackenzie Gray breaks down the allegations, and the alarming rise of violent threats and harassment against public officials.Global NationalJul 22
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Trudeau swears in new labour minister before summer breakCanada’s prime minister is heading off on a summer vacation but before leaving the nation’s capital, Justin Trudeau had some business to tend to with the swearing in of a new labour minister followed by a meeting with this cabinet. Some Liberal MPs frustrated with Trudeau’s plummeting approval ratings were calling for a full caucus...CanadaJul 19
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Premiers cite Tori Dunn homicide in call for bail system reformCanada’s premiers have sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling for even more reform to the bail system. As Emily Lazatin reports, the premiers use a recent example of Tori Dunn’s homicide in Surrey to make their plea heard.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 22
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Toronto floods: Trudeau says ‘significant event’ highlights importance of climate change fightPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Toronto, Ont., on Wednesday that the city’s flooding from the day before was a “significant event” and expressed support for those who were impacted. “The reality is though, that with climate change, there are going to be more extreme events. So we need to continue to step up in...WeatherJul 17
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Steve MacKinnon sworn in as Labour minister after Seamus O’Regan resignationGatineau MP Steve MacKinnon assumed the role as Canada’s Minister of Labour and Seniors after being sworn in officially on Friday. This comes after longtime civil servant – and close friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – Seamus O’Regan resigned from the role, citing personal reasons.CanadaJul 19
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Freeland had ‘long conversation’ with Trudeau amid reports of growing tensionSpeaking in Markham, Ont., on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland addressed reports of growing tension between her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to a question about whether Trudeau has assured her that she will stay on as finance minister, Freeland responded that “the Prime Minister is a very eloquent man and leader, and...CanadaJul 16
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Crowd boos after Mick Jagger praises Trudeau at Rolling Stones gigDuring their highly anticipated Vancouver, B.C., stop on the ‘Hackney Diamonds’ world tour, The Rolling Stones were met with roaring boos after lead singer Mick Jagger praised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family. For decades, Trudeau’s mother, Margaret, has been rumoured to have partied with “the Stones” a lot, back in their golden era.CanadaJul 12
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Longtime Liberal minister Seamus O’Regan quitting cabinetThere’s a bit of a shakeup in the top levels of the federal government, as Seamus O’Regan is leaving cabinet and will not run in the next election. O’Regan has been an MP from Newfoundland and Labrador for nine years and he has long been a close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. David Akin...CanadaJul 18
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Trudeau has ‘full confidence’ in Freeland amid reports of tension between themOn Thursday, at the closing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Washington, D.C., Justin Trudeau reaffirmed his “full confidence” in Chrystia Freeland amidst reports of tension between the prime minister’s office and the finance minister.CanadaJul 11
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Trump shooting: World leaders condemn attack on former US presidentCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among those to condemn the attack on the former president. World leaders of all stripes shared their condemnations on Sunday, but the tone and focus of those statements has differed widely depending on their political leanings. Redmond Shannon reports.WorldJul 14
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Freeland says Mark Carney is her son’s godfatherSpeaking in Markham, Ont., on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said that she speaks with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney “often” and that he is actually her son’s godfather. Carney has been reportedly identified as a possible finance minister successor, amid reports of growing tension between Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.CanadaJul 16
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Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan makes history as Canada’s 1st female Chief of the Defence StaffThursday marked a historic day for Canada, as Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan officially took over command of the Canadian Armed Forces from Lt.-Gen Wayne Eyre — making her the first female to assume the role of Chief of the Defence Staff. Commemorating the event, Ottawa held a Change of Command ceremony at the Canadian War Museum,...CanadaJul 18
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Trudeau vows Canada will reach NATO defence spending target by 2032On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held his first press conference since attending the annual NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Facing international pressure from allies, Canada has finally revealed a long-awaited timeline for when it expects to reach the NATO defence spending target, but no specific details on how.CanadaJul 11
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Poilievre is ‘embarrassed’ to see Trudeau ‘treated like a human piñata’Asked how he feels about recent criticism from NATO against Canada for not meeting its two per cent defence spending target, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre said, “[Prime Minister] Justin Trudeau is seen as an absolute joke on the world stage,” adding that he was “embarrassed” to see the Liberal leader “treated like a human...CanadaJul 12
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Trudeau voices support for Joe Biden amid backlash he should step down as presidential candidateCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced his support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday, while speaking at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., stating the alliance is “lucky” to have him. This comes as Biden faces backlash that he should step down as the Democrats’ candidate for the presidential election amid fitness concerns.CanadaJul 11
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NATO Summit: Former Canadian ambassador discusses possible tensionsAs Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in the NATO summit in Washington, former Canadian ambassador Ferry De Kerckhove joins Antony Robart to discuss what could come out of these meetings and some of the tensions taking centre stage.Global News Morning TorontoJul 9