Navdeep Bains
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‘Frustrated’ official says change law that allows ex-officials to lobby for corporationsThe federal lobbying commissioner testified at a House of Commons committee about the appointment of former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains to a position at Rogers.PoliticsJun 20, 2023
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Rogers names former Liberal minister to executive role, raising influence concernsNavdeep Bains served in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet as federal industry minister from 2015 until early 2021, and chose not to run for re-election that year.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Canada election results: Mississauga–MaltonGlobal News is projecting Iqwinder Gaheer has been elected as the Liberal MP for Mississauga—Malton.CanadaJun 2, 2021
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Trudeau shuffles cabinet as poll shows Liberals flirting with majority territoryThe cabinet shuffle comes as coronavirus cases explode, vaccine rollout begins, and a new poll shows the Conservatives shedding support among decided voters.CanadaJan 12, 2021
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Feds ‘completely unwilling’ to hold political parties to account on privacy, expert saysThe Justice Department recently issued a discussion paper on revising the Privacy Act, which regulates the federal public sector's collection, use and disclosure of personal data.CanadaDec 12, 2020
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New Liberal privacy bill wants to fine firms 5% of revenue if they abuse consumer dataThe legislation is billed as giving consumers more control over their privacy and personal data.CanadaNov 17, 2020
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Quebec, Ontario ask Ottawa to intervene in Montreal port strike, now in week twoThe provinces' labour and economic development ministers say in a letter to the federal government that the shutdown will harm Eastern Canada's economy.PoliticsAug 17, 2020
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Telecom regulator may have erred with decision on wholesale rate, minister saysThe federal government says it's concerned that a controversial regulatory decision last year may undermine investments in Canada's communications networks, particularly in rural and remote areas.CanadaAug 15, 2020
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Canada’s biggest companies getting new loans, financing to weather COVID-19The program will place limits on dividends, share buy-backs and executive pay.CanadaMay 11, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ottawa to keep closer eye on foreign takeovers to protect Canadian firmsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will be watching to make sure foreign interests don't try to take advantage of the crisis by snatching up important Canadian firms, including those producing medical supplies and other important equipment.CanadaApr 19, 2020
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