Tag #Canadian Politics

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Canada's Delayed Spending on Border Security and Defense Raises Concerns

The Canadian government's budget reveals a significant gap between announced spending on border security ($1.3 billion) and defense ($1.8 billion) and the actual allocated funds for the current fiscal year ($81 million and $15 million respectively), raising concerns about preparedness and accountabi...

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Atlantic Liberal MPs Demand Trudeau's Resignation

Atlantic Liberal MPs publicly called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation in a letter released on January 2nd, 2024, citing impending non-confidence motions from opposition parties and a need for an interim leader; this action increases pressure on Trudeau amid internal party divisions an...

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LeBlanc's Overnight Stay at Irving Home Raises Ethical Concerns

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, despite an ethics screen to limit interactions with J.D. Irving, Ltd., stayed overnight at the Irving family patriarch's home after a Christmas party, raising renewed concerns about his close ties to the powerful New Brunswick family and highlighting potential confl...

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Trudeau Faces Political Crisis Amid Resignation and Plummeting Approval Ratings

Facing plummeting approval ratings and the resignation of his Deputy Prime Minister, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is contemplating his future amid a political crisis exacerbated by a projected CAD 69.6 billion deficit and the looming return of Donald Trump to the US presidency.

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Fifty-One Liberal MPs Call for Trudeau's Resignation

Following the resignation of his deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, 51 of 75 Ontario Liberal MPs have called for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, potentially triggering a spring election after the New Democratic Party withdrew its support for the minority Liberal government.

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Loonie Falls Below 70 Cents Amidst US Dollar Strength and Tariff Threats

The Canadian dollar fell below 70 US cents due to US Federal Reserve actions, US tariff threats against Canada, and Canadian political instability; analysts predict continued weakness unless US dollar weakens or tariffs fail to materialize.

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Growing Calls for Trudeau's Resignation Within Liberal Party

Multiple Liberal caucuses, including Quebec and Ontario, are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation due to declining poll numbers, by-election losses, and internal party concerns, although no formal mechanism exists to force his removal.

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Undisclosed Compensation of Mark Carney at Brookfield Corp. Raises Transparency Concerns

Mark Carney's compensation from Brookfield Corp. is largely undisclosed, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest given his advisory role to the Liberal Party and Brookfield's business dealings with Canadian governments.

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Conservatives Initiate Non-Confidence Vote Against Canadian Liberal Government

Conservative MP John Williamson is initiating a non-confidence vote against Canada's Liberal government in late January, following the New Democrats' withdrawal of support and the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, potentially triggering an election.

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Canada's Fiscal Crisis Shakes Investor Confidence

Canada's political instability and concerning fiscal situation, including record levels of foreign-held debt and a current account deficit, have shaken investor confidence, prompting urgent calls for government action before parliament reconvenes on January 27th.

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Trudeau Announces Major Cabinet Shuffle After Ministerial Resignations

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major cabinet shuffle on [Date], appointing 11 new ministers to key portfolios including Finance, Housing, and Public Safety, following the resignations of Chrystia Freeland and Sean Fraser.

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Canada's Dysfunctional Government Faces U.S. Tariff Threat

Canada's Liberal government faces internal divisions and a potential U.S. tariff threat, leaving the Prime Minister powerless; key cabinet positions are vacant, and a federal election is imminent, leaving provincial premiers to manage foreign affairs amidst a Conservative surge in support.

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