Liberals
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Liberals want committees to be ‘open,’ minister says as Tories cry foulSince the Liberal government officially became a majority, its MPs have moved to go in camera at several committee meetings and moved to adjourn unilaterally in one instance.PoliticsMay 1
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Tories say Liberals using their committee majorities to stop public debateMinutes into meetings at the health and ethics committees this week, Liberal members used their majorities to send debates into closed-door sessions.PoliticsApr 29
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Carney faces pressure to show results in spring fiscal update: former PBOThe spring economic statement comes one year to the day after the party secured a minority mandate in the federal election, a fourth win for the Liberals in a row.EconomyApr 26
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Canada not prioritizing trade over foreign aid, human rights, Anand saysAnand said she wants to 'gently push back' against the argument that efforts to promote Canada's values are separate from its objectives on the economy and defence.PoliticsApr 23
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Liberals to seek control of House committees after securing majorityHouse leader Steven MacKinnon said the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders of the House of Commons to ensure they have the most votes on committees.PoliticsApr 21
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Do government ridings get more federal cash? Evidence is mixedA Global News database of thousands of government spending announcements suggests opposition MPs bring home about as much federal funding as government MPs do.PoliticsApr 12
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How do progressive Liberals feel as Gladu, other Conservatives cross floor?Ex-environment minister Steven Guilbeault said while he was 'surprised' that MP Marilyn Gladu left the Conservatives to join his party, he's confident she stands with its values.PoliticsApr 10
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How does a majority government work in Canada? What to knowWhile crossing the majority threshold could make Carney's political life easier, there will still be ways for the opposition, the public and even Liberals MPs to have influence.PoliticsApr 10
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Liberals dismiss fact-checking petition proposal for House of CommonsFederico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to propose legislation that would help correct the record when MPs stray from the truth intentionally or are ill-informed.PoliticsMar 30
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NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to LiberalsHer departure follows the recent defection of three Conservative MPs in recent months.PoliticsMar 10
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