With news recently breaking of the Canadian government deciding to settle a class action lawsuit for decades of sexual misconduct and harassment, plaintiffs in the case are coming forward with details of their experience and hopes for the future. One…
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Justin Trudeau tours Port of Montreal with trade minister, key EU trade figures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on July 17, toured the Port of Montreal. He was joined by Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr, along with President of the European Council Donald Tusk and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström.
Majority of Canadians want change in Ottawa: Ipsos poll
A majority of Canadians say they want change in Ottawa, with 37 per cent saying they’d vote Conservative if a federal election were held tomorrow compared to 31 per cent who would vote for the Liberals, according to an Ipsos…
MP probe of massive Desjardins data breach set to get underway
The massive Desjardins consumer data breach is under renewed scrutiny Monday as members of the House of Commons public safety committee return to Ottawa for an emergency meeting about whether the Quebec firm breached its duty to protect private information…
Update from Premier Higgs after Council of the Federation
July 12 2019 4:50pm Premier Higgs returned from his meeting with other first ministers and says he wants to focus labour shortages and more trade options for the province. Megan Yamoah has more. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Trudeau responds to opposition criticism of annoucement
July 12 2019 12:24pm Justin Trudeau is asked about Conservatives’ criticism that his Trans Mountain Edmonton terminal event is “campaigning on taxpayer dollars.” He also says addressing climate change is a huge issue. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Trudeau on buying pipeline, ‘moving forward in the right way’
July 12 2019 12:20pm Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Liberal government would continue to focus on building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion “the right way” while ensuring a sustainable and strong future. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Prime minister to make Trans Mountain pipeline announcement in Edmonton
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi will meet with workers at the Trans Mountain Edmonton Terminal on Friday morning. The meeting is part of a two-day visit to Edmonton, which saw the pair hold a “Team…
Premiers address energy and national unity in Saskatoon
As the annual premiers meeting draws to a close in Saskatoon, leaders are adamant they agree on more topics than they disagree. However, divisions around resource development, the environment and national unity appear unresolved. Ryan Kessler reports.
Kenney tells premiers’ meeting national unity still threatened
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he still believes national unity is under threat despite two days of collaborative discussions with the country’s leaders. Kenney said his province contributes billions of dollars to Canada’s economy but is blocked in by some…