Canada needs responsible leadership, not dog-whistle and irresponsible politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday in a direct attack on new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In a speech before the first full caucus meeting of the three-day retreat for Liberal MPs, Trudeau first congratulated Poilievre for winning his party’s leadership on Saturday. Then he threw...
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Justin Trudeau on the attack against Pierre Poilievre’s ‘irresponsible’ politics
Feds to announce details of cost-of-living help for low, modest-income Canadians
Trudeau will now outline a plan to double the GST benefit, introduce a temporary dental care benefit for most families with children under 12, and provide a one-time $500 payment for low-income renters.
‘We are not intimidated,’ Trudeau says as convoy continues to gridlock Ottawa
Trudeau says every Canadian is sick of the pandemic but it will not end because protesters demand it, but by people getting vaccinated.
London police investigating rock-throwing incident at Trudeau campaign stop
"Let me be very clear and state the obvious — first and foremost, it is absolutely unacceptable that people be throwing things and endangering others at a political rally," Trudeau said at an event in Montreal.
Trump likely ‘taking names’ on Biden congrats after Trudeau outreach: expert
On Monday, Trudeau became the first international leader to speak to Biden, following his swift congratulations to the former American vice-president and his running mate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
Federal language czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program
Official languages commissioner Raymond Theberge to investigate the government’s choice of WE Charity, saying the move showed contempt toward francophones.
Trudeau calls Payette ‘excellent’ governor general, says no plans to replace her
The comments follow allegations that employees in Payette’s office at Rideau Hall have been subject to workplace harassment as well as reports of her having incurred a variety of extraordinary costs since she was named Governor General.
$9B in new COVID-19 funding for students: Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) and Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG)
OTTAWA—Students and new graduates who were anxious about their employment prospects, summer jobs, and financial status that were hampered by the ongoing COVID pandemic will soon be able to claim a new Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced this benefit as part of a $9 billion package comprised of new...
NEWS ALERT: Prime minister’s wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19: PMO
OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the novel corona virus. Following medical advice, the prime minister’s wife is remaining in isolation for the time being. The PMO says in a statement that she is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild. It says...