Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform
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Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform
03:37 | June 27, 2017
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Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice
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Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat
01:27 | 6 hours ago
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New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’
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Federal NDP elect Avi Lewis as party leader
02:39 | March 29, 2026
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Avi Lewis elected as new federal NDP leader
00:38 | March 29, 2026
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08:03 | March 28, 2026
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02:05 | March 27, 2026
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Carney signs deal in Nova Scotia to cut red tape, fast-track green energy projects
01:53 | March 27, 2026
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NDP set to elect new leader this weekend after devastating loss in federal elections
01:41 | March 27, 2026
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Floor-crossing Liberal MP Michael Ma apologizes after facing backlash over China comments
02:10 | March 27, 2026
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01:56 | March 27, 2026
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01:26 | March 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Petzl ice axes recalled due to fall hazard
02:15 | March 27, 2026
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Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge
02:07 | March 26, 2026
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Carney announces $3B investment in East Coast military bases after Canada hits NATO target
01:57 | March 26, 2026
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Canadians could soon bet on real-world events through ‘controversial’ predictions trading model
02:01 | March 26, 2026
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Canada meets 2% defence target for 1st time amid shifting NATO priorities
02:16 | March 26, 2026
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Creators of Letterkenny, Shoresy tackle story of disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson
05:29 | March 26, 2026
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Significance of Canada meeting its 2% NATO defence spending target
05:28 | March 26, 2026
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Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform
03:37 | June 27, 2017
-
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations
03:26 | 26 minutes ago
-
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit
02:08 | 48 minutes ago
-
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada
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Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP
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‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water
00:30 | 3 hours ago
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Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice
00:33 | 5 hours ago
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Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat
01:27 | 6 hours ago
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New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’
00:45 | 6 hours ago
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‘Murdering American citizens’: New NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canadians don’t want their public funds going towards ICE
01:04 | 6 hours ago
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Global National: March 29, 2026
22:01 | March 29, 2026
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Federal NDP elect Avi Lewis as party leader
02:39 | March 29, 2026
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Thousands celebrate Greek heritage at annual Greek Independence Day Parade
01:58 | March 29, 2026
-
Avi Lewis elected as new federal NDP leader
00:38 | March 29, 2026
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Global National: March 28
22:05 | March 28, 2026
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Halifax homicide investigation remains unsolved 40 years later
02:21 | March 28, 2026
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Federal New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to choose new leader
08:03 | March 28, 2026
-
Supreme Court concludes landmark hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21
07:50 | March 28, 2026
-
‘It was snowing:’ Faithful Jays fans attend 50th home opener with memories of first franchise game
02:05 | March 27, 2026
-
Carney signs deal in Nova Scotia to cut red tape, fast-track green energy projects
01:53 | March 27, 2026
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NDP set to elect new leader this weekend after devastating loss in federal elections
01:41 | March 27, 2026
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Floor-crossing Liberal MP Michael Ma apologizes after facing backlash over China comments
02:10 | March 27, 2026
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Opportunities abound for 1st-time homebuyers as housing market softens
01:56 | March 27, 2026
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Carney addresses prospect of an Alberta separatism referendum in 2026
01:26 | March 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Petzl ice axes recalled due to fall hazard
02:15 | March 27, 2026
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Federal report calls Indigenous procurement program massive failure
02:14 | March 26, 2026
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Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge
02:07 | March 26, 2026
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Carney announces $3B investment in East Coast military bases after Canada hits NATO target
01:57 | March 26, 2026
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Canadians could soon bet on real-world events through ‘controversial’ predictions trading model
02:01 | March 26, 2026
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Canada meets 2% defence target for 1st time amid shifting NATO priorities
02:16 | March 26, 2026
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Creators of Letterkenny, Shoresy tackle story of disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson
05:29 | March 26, 2026
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Significance of Canada meeting its 2% NATO defence spending target
05:28 | March 26, 2026
Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform
Description
June 27, 2017
Prime Minister Trudeau explained Tuesday why he's backing down on a promise made during the campaign to reform Canada's electoral system, explaining the series of events that led to his decision.
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Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform03:37 | June 27, 2017 -
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations03:26 | 26 minutes ago -
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit02:08 | 48 minutes ago -
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada05:12 | 2 hours ago -
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP00:54 | 3 hours ago -
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water00:30 | 3 hours ago -
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice00:33 | 5 hours ago -
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat01:27 | 6 hours ago -
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’00:45 | 6 hours ago -
‘Murdering American citizens’: New NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canadians don’t want their public funds going towards ICE01:04 | 6 hours ago -
Global National: March 29, 202622:01 | March 29, 2026 -
Federal NDP elect Avi Lewis as party leader02:39 | March 29, 2026 -
Thousands celebrate Greek heritage at annual Greek Independence Day Parade01:58 | March 29, 2026 -
Avi Lewis elected as new federal NDP leader00:38 | March 29, 2026 -
Global National: March 2822:05 | March 28, 2026 -
Halifax homicide investigation remains unsolved 40 years later02:21 | March 28, 2026 -
Federal New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to choose new leader08:03 | March 28, 2026 -
Supreme Court concludes landmark hearing on Quebec’s Bill 2107:50 | March 28, 2026 -
‘It was snowing:’ Faithful Jays fans attend 50th home opener with memories of first franchise game02:05 | March 27, 2026 -
Carney signs deal in Nova Scotia to cut red tape, fast-track green energy projects01:53 | March 27, 2026 -
NDP set to elect new leader this weekend after devastating loss in federal elections01:41 | March 27, 2026 -
Floor-crossing Liberal MP Michael Ma apologizes after facing backlash over China comments02:10 | March 27, 2026 -
Opportunities abound for 1st-time homebuyers as housing market softens01:56 | March 27, 2026 -
Carney addresses prospect of an Alberta separatism referendum in 202601:26 | March 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: Petzl ice axes recalled due to fall hazard02:15 | March 27, 2026 -
Federal report calls Indigenous procurement program massive failure02:14 | March 26, 2026 -
Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge02:07 | March 26, 2026 -
Carney announces $3B investment in East Coast military bases after Canada hits NATO target01:57 | March 26, 2026 -
Canadians could soon bet on real-world events through ‘controversial’ predictions trading model02:01 | March 26, 2026 -
Canada meets 2% defence target for 1st time amid shifting NATO priorities02:16 | March 26, 2026 -
Creators of Letterkenny, Shoresy tackle story of disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson05:29 | March 26, 2026 -
Significance of Canada meeting its 2% NATO defence spending target05:28 | March 26, 2026
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Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform03:37 | June 27, 2017
-
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations03:26 | 26 minutes ago
-
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit02:08 | 48 minutes ago
-
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada05:12 | 2 hours ago
-
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP00:54 | 3 hours ago
-
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water00:30 | 3 hours ago
-
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice00:33 | 5 hours ago
-
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat01:27 | 6 hours ago
-
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’00:45 | 6 hours ago
-
‘Murdering American citizens’: New NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canadians don’t want their public funds going towards ICE01:04 | 6 hours ago
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Global National: March 29, 202622:01 | March 29, 2026
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Federal NDP elect Avi Lewis as party leader02:39 | March 29, 2026
-
Thousands celebrate Greek heritage at annual Greek Independence Day Parade01:58 | March 29, 2026
-
Avi Lewis elected as new federal NDP leader00:38 | March 29, 2026
-
Global National: March 2822:05 | March 28, 2026
-
Halifax homicide investigation remains unsolved 40 years later02:21 | March 28, 2026
-
Federal New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to choose new leader08:03 | March 28, 2026
-
Supreme Court concludes landmark hearing on Quebec’s Bill 2107:50 | March 28, 2026
-
‘It was snowing:’ Faithful Jays fans attend 50th home opener with memories of first franchise game02:05 | March 27, 2026
-
Carney signs deal in Nova Scotia to cut red tape, fast-track green energy projects01:53 | March 27, 2026
-
NDP set to elect new leader this weekend after devastating loss in federal elections01:41 | March 27, 2026
-
Floor-crossing Liberal MP Michael Ma apologizes after facing backlash over China comments02:10 | March 27, 2026
-
Opportunities abound for 1st-time homebuyers as housing market softens01:56 | March 27, 2026
-
Carney addresses prospect of an Alberta separatism referendum in 202601:26 | March 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Petzl ice axes recalled due to fall hazard02:15 | March 27, 2026
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Federal report calls Indigenous procurement program massive failure02:14 | March 26, 2026
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Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge02:07 | March 26, 2026
-
Carney announces $3B investment in East Coast military bases after Canada hits NATO target01:57 | March 26, 2026
-
Canadians could soon bet on real-world events through ‘controversial’ predictions trading model02:01 | March 26, 2026
-
Canada meets 2% defence target for 1st time amid shifting NATO priorities02:16 | March 26, 2026
-
Creators of Letterkenny, Shoresy tackle story of disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson05:29 | March 26, 2026
-
Significance of Canada meeting its 2% NATO defence spending target05:28 | March 26, 2026
Justin Trudeau explains why he’s backtracking on electoral reform
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June 27, 2017
Prime Minister Trudeau explained Tuesday why he's backing down on a promise made during the campaign to reform Canada's electoral system, explaining the series of events that led to his decision.
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