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Clarkson Warns of Authoritarianism, Urges Canadian Vigilance

In a recent Massey College speech, Adrienne Clarkson warned against complacency in the face of global authoritarianism, using Donald Trump's presidency as a cautionary tale and urging Canadians to actively protect their democracy by understanding their history and remaining vigilant.

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Surge in Liberal Voter Registration for Leadership Race

Nearly 400,000 people registered to vote in the Liberal leadership race by January 30th, a sharp increase from 100,000 in early January, following Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6th. Mark Carney leads in endorsements with support from at least 20 cabinet ministers.

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Singh to Vote Against Liberals by End of March

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Thursday that his party will vote against the Liberal government by the end of March, rejecting a proposal to support the Liberals until the fall in exchange for continued work on pharmacare and tariff relief. The Liberals are seeking NDP support to finalize pha...

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Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.

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Ford Calls Early Ontario Election Amidst High Approval Ratings and RCMP Investigation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling an early election despite having a majority government and ample time until the next scheduled election, due to high approval ratings, low name recognition for opposition leaders, and an ongoing RCMP investigation into potential Greenbelt development irregulariti...

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Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst Tariffs and Greenbelt Scandal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap provincial election for February 27, 2024, a year and a half ahead of schedule, to gain a stronger mandate amid looming US tariffs and an RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt land development scandal.

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Conservatives' Funding Advantage, But Campaign Strategy Faces Uncertainty

Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives raised \$41.7 million for the 2024 election, surpassing the Liberals, but their focus on the carbon tax may shift due to changing political and economic circumstances including potential US tariffs and policy changes from Liberal leadership contenders.

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Gould Proposes One-Year GST Cut

Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould plans a one-year, one-percentage-point GST cut to address affordability concerns and potential US tariff impacts, a move costing an unknown amount, and announced during the leadership race deadline.

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Hogue Report Finds No Evidence of 'Traitors' in Parliament, Highlights Systemic Foreign Interference

Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's report on foreign interference in Canadian politics found no evidence of parliamentarians actively conspiring with foreign states but highlighted concerning instances of foreign influence, including misinformation, disinformation, and long-term cultivation of Canadian pol...

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Foreign Interference Commission Report: Recommendations for Protecting Canadian Elections

Canada's Foreign Interference Commission released its final report today, outlining recommendations to enhance the detection, deterrence, and countermeasures against foreign interference in Canadian elections, focusing on election security, protecting diaspora communities, and addressing potential i...

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Liberal Leadership Race: French-Language Skills Become a Key Issue

In the Liberal Party leadership race, Chrystia Freeland's imperfect but effective French on "Tout le monde en parle" contrasts sharply with Mark Carney's less-developed French skills, creating a significant political challenge for the party in Quebec, where strong French communication is crucial for...

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Parliament Prorogation Delays Crucial CBC Funding and Mandate Decisions

Canada's CBC faces an uncertain future due to Parliament's prorogation, delaying mandate updates and funding decisions until after the next election; the Conservatives plan to defund the broadcaster except for French services, while public opinion shows majority support for its continuation, though ...

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