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Leadership race dominates Quebec Liberals’ youth wing conventionQuebec Liberals’ youth wing gathered in Montreal to talk about the future of federalism and elect their new president But as Global’s Matilda Cerone reports, the party’s leadership’s race was on everyone’s mind.PoliticsAug 10
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Liberal plan for 30-year mortgage amortizations beginsSome Canadians looking to break into the housing market can now get 30-year mortgages, up from the standard term of 25 years, thanks to federal changes to amortization rules. Mackenzie Gray explains who qualifies, how the federal government hopes it will make owning a home feel more affordable, and why critics warn it could be...Global NationalAug 1
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BC United looks to reconnect with its Liberal rootsBC United has worked hard to shed its old identity under the BC Liberal banner, but it appears the party is now looking to remind people where it came from. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 31
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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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Poilievre blames Liberals, NDP for ‘worst crime wave in Canadian history’During a speech in London, Ont., Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre expressed his condolences to the family of Breanna Broadfoot, a teenage victim of domestic violence. Poilievre criticized the Liberals and NDP for implementing what he referred to as a “catch and release” justice system, which he claims allows repeat violent offenders to go free. Citing...CanadaJul 25
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visits Montreal with high hopes of snatching away a Liberal strongholdThe NDP is hoping that a byelection in Montreal next month will help jump start its fortunes in the province. The by-election was called over the weekend by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Phil Carpenter was with party leader Jagmeet Singh who was in the riding today campaigning alongside local candidate.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 29
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Freeland says Trudeau has ‘full support’ of Liberal cabinetDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke out in support of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, saying he has her “full support” despite the Liberal Party’s poor performance in the recent Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection. “I know he has the full support of cabinet,” she added.CanadaJul 4
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Political scientist questions Liberal stronghold in Atlantic CanadaAtlantic Canada has long been a stronghold for the Trudeau Liberals – but one political scientist at the University of New Brunswick says that months of poor polling and a shock byelection loss in the Toronto area indicate that Liberal MPs throughout Atlantic Canada might have reason to worry. Silas Brown reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJul 2
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Liberals reportedly ‘unhappy’ as Trudeau offers no change in message since byelection lossThe Liberals are reportedly “unhappy” as Trudeau won’t meet with his full caucus after a major byelection loss a few weeks ago.CanadaJul 3
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Liberals stand by Trudeau after byelection lossQuestions are swirling about the future of the federal Liberal party and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after the party’s surprising byelection loss in their longtime stronghold riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s. Mackenzie Gray reports on the public sentiments of support for Trudeau, and what polls are saying voters’ thoughts on potential successors to him.Global NationalJun 26
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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie on the Trudeau effectThe Ontario Liberals are working on their own rebranding: a new leader, new policies and a new logo. But, in a one-on-one interview with Global News, Bonnie Crombie touched on the impact of Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJun 25
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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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Trudeau, Liberals face big test in Toronto byelectionIn a byelection seen as a crucial test for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals, voters are choosing a new MP in the riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s. David Akin explains why there’s so much at stake, and what a Conservative win could mean for Trudeau’s future.Global NationalJun 24
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Can Trudeau survive Liberals’ stunning Toronto byelection loss?The federal riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s has long been held by the Liberals since 1993 — until now. The Conservatives’ Don Stewart has won the seat in a byelection, igniting questions about the future of the Liberals and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Eric Sorensen looks at what history tells us about political leaders who stay...Global NationalJun 25
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Trudeau addresses Liberal loss in Toronto riding while in Vancouver for announcementThe prime minister is in Vancouver on Tuesday for an environmental announcement. But it was his response to a crushing byelection defeat many wanted to hear. As Andrea Macpherson reports, the PM wasn’t taking questions from reporters.Global News at Noon BCJun 25
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St. Paul’s byelection: Freeland calls Liberals’ loss to Conservatives ‘disappointing’Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the result in St. Paul’s byelection that saw a historic Liberal stronghold lose to the Conservatives was “certainly disappointing” but that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has the support of the Liberal party. “We knew it was going to be a hard fight,” Freeland said.CanadaJun 25
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Liberals lose stranglehold Toronto riding to Conservatives after 31 yearsThe federal Liberals have been defeated in a closely watched byelection. Toronto-St. Paul’s, a federal riding that’s long been Liberal red since 1993, is now Conservative blue. David Akin explains the message this sends, what’s frustrating voters, and how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reacting.Global NationalJun 25
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St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh saysAsked whether the NDP plans to maintain the confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals following the party’s shocking byelection loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has “let people down” but did not indicate a withdrawal of coalition support. “Right...CanadaJun 27
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St. Paul’s byelection: Conservatives swipe historical Toronto stronghold from Trudeau’s LiberalsThe Conservatives have landed a powerful blow in their fight to win the next Canadian election, snatching a historical Toronto stronghold from the governing Liberal Party. The Conservative candidate, Don Stewart, won the byelection in Toronto-St. Paul’s on Monday night with 42.1 per cent of the vote, taking the seat away from the Liberals for...CanadaJun 25
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Foreign interference: Liberals, Conservatives remain tight-lippedA lack of clarity and answers remain since the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) accused unnamed MPs of colluding with hostile foreign states. Mackenzie Gray reports on how Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is walking back a commitment to look into foreign meddling, and how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is staying tight-lipped...Global NationalJun 18