Dominic LeBlanc

• Trudeau should get governor general shortlist in ‘the next few weeks’: LeBlanc

  The advisory panel is under close scrutiny as its members select a list of candidates to recommend for the vice-regal role, which was embroiled in scandal earlier this year.

  Canada

  May 23
• The search for Canada’s new governor general is not off to a great start

  This process has become about more than just a replacement, Rob Breakenridge writes — it’s about rebuilding public confidence in the institution itself.

  Commentary

  Mar 13
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• Liberals re-establish panel to help choose next governor general

  The newly struck advisory group is mandated to submit a shortlist of candidates for the prime minister's consideration.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Feds ‘not in a position to block’ provinces from buying COVID-19 vaccines, LeBlanc says

  The intergovernmental affairs minister's comments come amid accusations the government signed contracts with vaccine makers preventing provinces from buying their own vaccines.

  Canada

  Feb 14
• Payette will still receive pension despite resignation as governor general: LeBlanc

  Speaking on The West Block, Dominic LeBlanc pointed out that the hefty annuity, which will last for the rest of Payette's life, is "a function of law" and will not be waived.

  Politics

  Jan 24
• LeBlanc: vaccine rollout criticism from provinces ‘a bit simplistic,’ Canada remains ‘on track’

  As Ontario warns it could run out of vaccine doses by the end of next week, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it's 'a bit simplistic' to issue that critique.

  Jan 10
• Atlantic provinces ask federal government to delay implementation of clean fuel standard

  The Clean Fuel Standard is one of the single biggest emissions-cutting schemes in Canada's plan to fight climate change. The Atlantic provinces are asking it to be delayed.

  Environment

  Dec 17, 2020
• Canada ‘in the top 5’ on list to receive coronavirus vaccines 1st: minister

  Leblanc said Canada has "millions of doses" under contract, adding that the first six million doses -- enough for three million Canadians -- will begin arriving in January.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2020
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• Rural internet upgrades announced for New Brunswick

  Rural internet upgrades are coming for 73,000 households in New Brunswick, the province announced Friday.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2020
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• Feds say they’re prepared to discuss health-care funding after provinces voice concerns

  So far, the Canadian government has allocated more than $19 billion to help premiers safely restart their economy. But some premiers hit harder by the pandemic have said they'll need more.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2020