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Trudeau should not count on stable Liberal minority, Bob Rae warns
Accidents happen. That’s something Bob Rae advises all federal political parties to keep in mind as they enter a new era of minority government. Continue reading
Liberals survive the first confidence vote of their minority government
The Liberals, with the support of all opposition MPs but the Conservatives and one Green MP, passed a series of votes on supplementary spending estimates. The estimates passed on a vote of 205-116. Continue reading
Trudeau unveils major cabinet changes with Freeland as deputy PM, new ministers for diversity, middle class
Most notable is the shift of Freeland from foreign affairs to the post of deputy prime minister. Continue reading
Western alienation, climate change questions loom as Ottawa awaits new Liberal cabinet
Recent polls suggest division between the priorities of the East and West along with deepening political tensions. Continue reading
Scheer wants Trudeau to bring House of Commons back on Nov. 25
The demand comes ahead of a meeting between the two on Tuesday. Continue reading
Goodale reflects on his loss and the ‘economic uncertainty’ driving anxiety in the West
‘People were obviously concerned about economic uncertainty,’ Ralph Goodale told reporters prior to the first Liberal caucus meeting since the election. Continue reading
Singh lays down ‘challenge’ for Liberal minority but says he’s not drawing ‘lines in the sand’
The NDP leader says the Liberals have not reached out on how to work together in a minority government. Continue reading
Trudeau meets with governor general about plan to form government
In their meeting today, Trudeau and Payette will likely talk about a time for Parliament to reconvene. Continue reading
Germany, EU welcome ‘continuity’ in Canadian climate change policy after Liberal win
The European Union and Germany say they appreciate the “continuity” in Canadian climate change policy that will result from the federal election result. Continue reading
‘Hold your nose and vote’: How undecided Canadian voters made up their minds
Of undecided voters, 52 per cent voted for the candidate and party they liked, but 48 per cent voted “simply disliked the alternatives more,” a survey said. Continue reading