Trudeau tweaks cabinet roster in wake of resignation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the plan.
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Justin Trudeau has been weirdly silent about Laith Marouf
Justin Trudeau has a fondness for big promises and soaring rhetoric. But if you’re going to preach something to the public, you’d better be sure you’re practising it, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Hiring spree to help with visa, immigration delays, federal officials say
The federal Liberal government says hundreds of additional staff have been added in recent months to address long wait times and backlogs at Canadian airports as well as passport and immigration offices.
Flag raised in Ottawa to honour residential school survivors
The flag will remain raised on Parliament Hill until 2024, when a decision will be made on its permanent home.
Canada invests $100 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ communities
The federal government unveiled what it described as a historic first on Sunday, August 28, 2022, as it announced a five−year, $100 million plan to support LGBTQ, two−spirit and intersex communities across the country.
Trudeau asks leaders to take united stance after Freeland confrontation in Alberta
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for political leaders to take a united stance against threats of violence and intimidation on Sunday, August 28, 2022, days after his deputy was confronted in Alberta by a man who repeatedly yelled profanity at her and called her a traitor.
Russian war puts Arctic defence back on Canada's agenda
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in this remote northern community on Thursday, August 25, 2022, to attend the Canadian military’s largest Arctic training exercise, in what many see as a clear signal that defending Canada's North is now a top priority for his government.
Outcry grows over violent online threats against women, racialized journalists
An ongoing pattern of abuse and threats directed at female journalists and female journalists of colour has reached such a crescendo, it's drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and an NDP MP.
Parliament marks Ukrainian Independence Day with yellow and blue lights
Parliament was lit in blue and yellow on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, evening as a crowd of several hundred people, many wearing the same colour, marked Ukrainian Independence Day.
NATO chief's visit to Canadian Arctic will focus on Russia, climate change
Canada’s longstanding resistance to NATO’s involvement in the Arctic appears to be thawing amidst warming temperatures and a coinciding increase in Russian and Chinese activity in the region.
In Canada-Germany hydrogen alliance, the devil’s in the details
An alliance formed this week between Canada and Germany is revealing a major point of disagreement that could determine the future of hydrogen in the global economy.
Ottawa embarks on new push to counter Russian disinformation: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled plans to create a special team focused on countering Russian disinformation and propaganda on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, as Ukrainians prepared to mark the six-month anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of their country.
New deal means hydrogen shipments to Germany expected to start by 2025
Canada and Germany say a new hydrogen pact will kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected in just three years.
Canada's hydrogen deal with Germany could mean big business — for salt
Patrick Laracy says the historic deal signed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, between Canada and Germany involving hydrogen energy could be a boon for his company’s salt reserve in western Newfoundland.
Trudeau and Scholz to sign green hydrogen deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the German chancellor are visiting the western Newfoundland town of Stephenville later today, August 23, 2022, where they're set to sign a green energy deal.