Canada will take ‘measured approach’ on possible U.S. ban of Huawei: Morneau
Finance Minister Bill Morneau was asked about the economic impact that may arise from a possible U.S. ban of Huawei and other telecom companies. Continue reading
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New Brunswick begins talks with Ottawa on funds for flood relief and mitigation
Blaine Higgs met with the federal finance minister Wednesday morning and says Bill Morneau was receptive to what’s needed for flooding relief and future mitigation. Continue reading
Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc stepping away from cabinet after cancer diagnosis
Dominic LeBlanc is stepping away temporarily from his duties as intergovernmental and northern affairs minister. Continue reading
Pharmacare plan relying on generic drugs could prompt reaction from big pharma: memo
Pharmacare is shaping up as a key campaign issue in the October election, particularly for the Liberals. Continue reading
Trudeau says government wants to ensure fairness in refugee system
Proposed changes to refugee laws would prevent asylum-seekers from making claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia denied visas, blocked shipments at ports amid diplomatic spat with Canada: memo
A newly released federal document provides a close look at Saudi Arabia’s retaliation against Canada, following criticism by Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Twitter of the regime’s arrest of women’s rights activists. Continue reading
Finance Minister Bill Morneau touts 2019 budget at Kelowna’s Okanagan College
Finance Minister Bill Morneau was at Kelowna’s Okanagan College campus on Tuesday to tout the recent federal budget. Continue reading
Morneau says fate of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott ‘will come down to caucus’
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“They’ve said that they believe that they still want to follow what our Liberal Party has been doing… but it will come down to caucus to come to that conclusion,” said Morneau. Continue reading
Federal finance minister visits Calgary as protesters rally for pipelines
Protesters gathered in Calgary on Monday, hoping that Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau will hear their pro-pipeline message loud and clear. Continue reading
Morneau pushes back at business concerns that budget overlooked competitiveness worries
“I don’t agree with them at all,” said Finance Minister Bill Morneau when asked about business group concerns the budget didn’t address competitiveness. Continue reading