Lee Berthiaume
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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NDP leader attacks web giants, defends taxes in call-to-arms for equality
Jagmeet Singh issued a call-to-arms against inequality as he sought to put his stamp on the federal NDP on Saturday, February 17, 2018, by taking aim at the Trudeau government and foreign web giants while offering a full-fledged defence of taxes and public services.
Divided New Democrats gathering in Ottawa to chart path to 2019 election
New Democrats from across the country will begin gathering in the national capital on Thursday, hoping to lay the groundwork for victory in next year's federal election — and to confront deep divisions and challenges within their party.
Tories accuse PM of 'political interference' after comments on Boushie case
The federal Conservatives are accusing Justin Trudeau of "political interference," after the prime minister responded to the acquittal of a white farmer in the death of a young Indigenous man by saying the criminal justice system has to "do better."
Philippines president kills controversial helicopter deal with Canada
The president of the Philippines has told his military commanders to cancel a controversial deal to buy 16 helicopters from Canada, after the Trudeau government ordered a review of the contract over human-rights concerns.
PM orders review of Justice arguments against military sex misconduct lawsuit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put Justice Department lawyers on notice on Wednesday for their response to a proposed class-action lawsuit on military sexual misconduct, saying their arguments are out of line.
Trudeau under fire for saying some vets want more than government can afford
The federal Conservatives cited an itemized list of Liberal-approved expenditures to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, as they demanded he apologize for saying some veterans want more than the government can afford.
Canadian peacekeeping contribution shrinks again, despite Liberal promises
Only weeks after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was prepared to offer helicopters, aircraft and hundreds of troops to peacekeeping, the number of Canadians on UN missions reached a new low, new figures indicate.
PM says case against suspended vice-admiral will 'inevitably' to go court
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the police investigation into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman will "inevitably" lead to "court processes," even though the military's second-highest ranked officer has not yet been charged with any crime.
Key battleground for NDP in next session of Parliament? Income inequality
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh kicked off two days of strategy sessions with members of his caucus on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, with a message: New Democrats are ready to fight the growing gap between Canada's rich and poor.
Canada, U.S. lead call for enforcement of sanctions against North Korea
Canada and the U.S. led calls on Tuesday for the global community to step up its enforcement of sanctions against North Korea, even as they urged Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons and embrace a more peaceful future.