Justin Trudeau
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
Roy Green: Storm clouds for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Liberal MPs used their majority to block Jody Wilson-Raybould from returning to the justice committee. Roy Green says it’s like a ‘notwithstanding’ clause. Continue reading
Jody Wilson-Raybould to offer more details on her testimony in SNC-Lavalin scandal
The former attorney general sent a letter to the justice committee that shut down its probe this week into allegations of attempted political interference corroborated by her. Continue reading
Reality check: Scheer says Liberals used federal budget as a ‘political prop’
Andrew Scheer and his Conservative caucus members have been scathing in their attacks on this week’s decision by the Liberal-dominated House of Commons justice committee to abruptly end its examination of the SNC-Lavalin affair. Continue reading
UCP threatens constitutional challenge as relationship with Ottawa enters campaign
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
UCP Leader Jason Kenney says he will fight back against Ottawa as Premier Rachel Notley touts progress on pipelines. Continue reading
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Finance Minister Bill Morneau makes stop at UNB Saint John on budget tour
Students will be a key demographic during the election this fall, with some budget measures, specifically cuts to student loan interest rates, intended to drum up support. Continue reading
Trudeau rejects Philpott’s warning that ‘there’s much more’ to the SNC-Lavalin affair Canadians must hear
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his view, Wilson-Raybould has been allowed to speak already about the issue at the heart of the matter. Continue reading
Trudeau takes heat in House of Commons — for eating a chocolate bar
During one apparent attempt to stall, Conservative MP Scott Reid stood up and accused Trudeau of hiding a bagel – in violation of the Rules of Decorum of the House. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Liberals fail to change channel on Jody Wilson-Raybould and SNC-Lavalin scandal
It’s not just the average Canadian who is losing confidence in Trudeau — it continues within his own party, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have 3 budgets under their belts. Are they keeping their promises?
The federal Liberals have not met the two “fiscal anchors” they set for themselves in the 2015 election campaign. But they’ve made progress elsewhere. Continue reading