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Liberal loss in Cloverdale-Langley City byelectionThe federal Conservatives won a byelection in the B.C. riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, the latest blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals. Richard Zussman reports.Global News at 11 BCDec 17
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Cabinet shuffle to test Liberal solidarity with PM TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has not directly addressed the fall out following Chrystia Freeland’s sudden resignation as finance minister, but he’s preparing for a significant cabinet shuffle, Friday. But as David Akin explains, the calls for Trudeau to step down are only growing.Global NationalDec 19
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What third byelection loss means for federal LiberalsThe Conservatives have won Monday night’s byelection in the Cloverdale-Langley city riding by a landslide. As Keith Baldrey reports, this is the third byelection loss for the Liberals this year.Global News at Noon BCDec 17
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Ontario Liberal MPs reach ‘clear consensus’ for Trudeau to resignPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has survived a week of political chaos that saw Chrystia Freeland resign from his cabinet, and all main opposition parties now vowing to topple his government. But the pressure on Trudeau to resign continues to build — this time from Ontario’s Liberal MPs, who make up 60 per cent of the...Global National2 hours
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Freeland’s departure leaves Liberals divided over Trudeau’s futurePrime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career after Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned from her roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister. David Akin looks at how Liberal MPs are divided over Trudeau’s future.Global NationalDec 17
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Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser won’t seek re-electionA longtime Nova Scotia MP is bidding farewell to federal politics. Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won’t seek re-election, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. But as Skye Bryden-Blom reports, questions remain about his political future.Global News at 6 HalifaxDec 16
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Zach Churchill stepping down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal PartyNova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill is stepping down from the role, following last month’s devastating election loss.Global News at 6 HalifaxDec 10
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Trudeau government ‘spiralling out of control’ amid Liberal resignations, Poilievre saysCanadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a vote on the annual Fall Economic Statement, which is expected to be delivered Monday by the Liberal government – weeks after it was initially anticipated. Responding to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s sudden resignation Monday, Poilievre suggested the Liberal party table their fiscal...CanadaDec 16
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Conservatives criticize Liberals for delivering fall economic update late, ‘in the snow’Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal cabinet for the late delivery of its fall economic update, saying they are “finally” releasing the economic plan, but “in the snow.” Following repeated questions about the update, Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister, blamed Parliamentary filibustering by the...CanadaDec 9
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Liberals set to face 3rd Conservative non-confidence voteThe Liberal Party is set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote on Monday, with the government likely to survive with the support of the NDP.CanadaDec 9
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Ontario Liberal Leader distances herself from carbon priceOntario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is distancing herself from the federal price on carbon as she tries to tack the provincial party to the centre. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Global News at 6 TorontoDec 4
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The West Block: What’s next at Parliament Hill after cabinet reshuffle, Liberal divide?After the most tumultuous week Parliament Hill has seen in decades, what could possibly happen this winter? Our reporter panel discusses what moves the official opposition has, what tools the NDP might use and what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could possibly do next. And, Liberal Party division between those who think Trudeau should stay in...The West BlockDec 22
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Liberal MPs need to ‘stand united’ against economic threat posed by Trump: AnandAnita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, cautioned Friday about the threat U.S. president-elect Donald Trump poses to the Canadian economy, calling for Liberal MPs to “stand united.”CanadaDec 20
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Liberals table GST break bill without $250 chequesWhile the federal government has now tabled its temporary GST relief legislation, that bill does not include the $250 rebates that were promised alongside the tax break. Mackenzie Gray explains why the two plans have been separated, and why even some Liberal MPs are not on board with the cheques.Global NationalNov 27
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Criticism, confusion mounts over federal Liberals’ partial GST pauseWhile Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a temporary GST tax break and one-time cash handout to millions of Canadians, there is growing confusion and frustration about the details of the plan. Mackenzie Gray explains why, the true cost of the plan, the politics involved, and what some provincial governments want.Global NationalNov 25
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Boissonnault out of federal Liberal cabinet amid multiple controversiesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says Randy Boissonnault ‘will step away’ from his role as employment, workforce development and official languages minister, as questions mount about the Edmonton Centre MP’s alleged business dealings and Indigenous ancestry. Mackenzie Gray looks at the political fallout of the move, what’s still unclear about the departure, and the calls for...Global NationalNov 20
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Trudeau says Liberals won’t ‘freak out’ like NDP over Trump joke calling Canada as 51st statePrime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government wouldn’t “freak out like the NDP” over U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent post on X calling Trudeau the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada” after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized Trudeau for his “weak” response to Trump’s tactics.CanadaDec 11
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‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: PoilievreConservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “fully reverse his radical liberalization of drugs” in Canada on Tuesday, adding that drug overdoses have claimed the lives of approximately 47,000 residents — which he said was higher than the number of Canadian veterans lost in the Second World War.CanadaNov 26
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Nova Scotia election: Zach Churchill says Liberals ‘fought hard’ despite devastating lossZach Churchill said Tuesday that the Liberals “fought hard” despite a devastating loss in the Nova Scotia election, with the party losing Official Opposition status to the NDP. Churchill said he was proud of the campaign the Liberals ran but said he would discuss his future as party leader with the local association and remaining...CanadaNov 27
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Liberals ‘caved’ to NDP demand of GST cuts on essential goods: SinghNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Ottawa on Thursday that the Liberals “caved” to his party’s demand for a federal tax break on some essential items, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canadians will get a two-month GST break for select daily goods. Singh added the temporary aspect of the measure was a “Liberal letdown,”...CanadaNov 21