David Baxter
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet tomorrow
A government source confirms a swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall.
NDP gears up to battle the Conservatives
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh began 2024 by propping up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. He is ending the year calling for Trudeau’s resignation.
No word from the PM who is taking time to mull his future: natural resources minister
The resignation of Deputy Primer Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday kicked off a day of turmoil on Parliament Hill including an evening meeting of the Liberal caucus, where some members called for Trudeau to step aside as party leader.
Parliament is set to break for the holidays, minus Freeland as finance minister
After Chrystia Freeland's bombshell departure from cabinet Monday morning, several Liberal MPs called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as well.
Feds' first post-U.S. election fiscal update drowned out by Freeland resignation
Freeland shocked the political world Monday morning when she announced her sudden resignation from cabinet Monday morning. She said in her resignation letter the only "honest and viable path" was to step down after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told her Friday he was moving her out of the finance portfolio and offering her another role in cabinet.
Government to face third Tory non-confidence vote
The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP.
Chief criticizes Conservatives for playing politics with clean water by blocking bill
A prominent Saskatchewan First Nation Chief has accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using legislation to recognize the right to safe drinking water as a political "tactic."
Canada halts applications for private sponsorship of refugees until 2026
Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications.
Some Canadian cities including Ottawa brace for refugee influx with temporary housing facilities
A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals.
Parliament still gridlocked amid trade talks and postal strike
Parliament closes in on its eighth week of gridlock over a privilege motion, as Canada Post employees are on strike and calls emerge to exclude Mexico from upcoming trade talks.