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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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 heads to Washington, D.C. for NATO summitCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Washington, D.C. to attend a high-stakes NATO summit and meet with senior U.S. officials as the military alliance marks its 75th anniversary. As Mercedes Stephenson reports, the trip comes after Canada was heavily criticized for its defence spending.CanadaJul 8
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Gould, Champagne stand by Trudeau amid speculation about his political futureOn Wednesday, House of Commons Leader Karina Gould and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada François-Philippe Champagne voiced their support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid speculation about his political future.CanadaJul 3
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Trudeau having ‘lots of conversations’ with MPs amid questions over leadershipSpeaking in Montreal, Que., on Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is having “lots of conversations” with Liberal MPs following the party’s disappointing loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, a former Liberal stronghold.CanadaJul 3
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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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Global News at 6 Toronto: July 7, 2024Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to join NATO leaders in Washington for their annual summit. The 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization comes at a critical time, with pressing issues such as the war in Ukraine and an increasingly aggressive China at the forefront. Meanwhile, a shooting at a gas station in...Jul 7
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Carignan’s leadership ‘will be significant in these challenging times’: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed his appointment of Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan as Chief of the Defence Staff, saying it took time to ensure “we have the right person.” Trudeau said he is “pleased” with Carignan and that “her leadership will be significant in these challenging times.”CanadaJul 3
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Trudeau says Canada’s true NATO contribution not reflected in ‘crass’ calculationsOn the final day of the NATO summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has now revealed that Canada plans to hit NATO’s defence spending target of two per cent of GDP by 2032. Right now, the country spends around 1.73 per cent, and has been taking heat from allies for not meeting the mark. Despite the...Global NationalJul 11