Pablo Rodriguez

• Could gummed up bills in the House of Commons trigger a federal election?

  Liberals are accusing the Conservatives of systematically blocking the government's legislative agenda.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• Opposition parties promise to renew WE Charity investigation when Parliament resumes

  That is when the Tories have suggested they may ask Parliament to create a special committee to look into the now-defunct agreement to have WE Charity run a multimillion-dollar federal volunteer program.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2020
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• Official languages commissioner concerned by Quebec’s plan to expand Bill 101 to federal businesses

  "What will be the impact of this decision?" said Raymond Théberge.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2020
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• Liberals seeking input on possible virtual sittings of the House of Commons

  The House of Commons, which was shut down over the COVID-19 crisis, reconvened in late March with a small number of MPs to pass emergency legislation approving $82 billion in aid.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2020
• Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada

  "The throne speech didn't mention any province specifically," said Rodriguez.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2019
• ANALYSIS: To succeed, Trudeau 2.0 will need quick action — an attribute missing from Trudeau 1.0

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet must choose action over contemplation if they hope for political success, says Global's Chief Political Correspondent David Akin.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2019
• Liberals pledge $4M in funding for arts and culture in Alberta

  A Liberal MP announced a big investment for arts and culture in Alberta as one of the province's biggest cultural events came to a close in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2019
• Canada Day on Parliament Hill draws more than 11,000 — including Ryan Reynolds

  Thousands are expected to join in the celebrations over the course of the day.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2019
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• ‘I’m entitled to my free speech’: Dias on Unifor’s anti-Tory stance and the contentious media panel

  The Unifor national president says federal tax credit plan is not going to turn anyone into a "raging socialist.”

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2019
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• Addition of Unifor to controversial media panel comes under fire in question period

  A controversial Liberal plan to name a panel to determine which journalism organizations can access new tax credits is again under fire.

  Canada

  May 27, 2019