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Speaker can break ties! It’s been rare but within their powers.

“The Speaker does not participate in debate and votes only in cases of an equality of voices; in such an eventuality, the Speaker is responsible for breaking the tie by casting a vote”

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🚨BREAKING: Carney calls byelections in two Toronto ridings and Terrebonne. Voters will head to the polls on April 13.

Liberals will need to win all three races to get a thin majority government. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU? | CBC News New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC's The House spoke to experts and former official...

NEW: As Carney looks for more alliances worldwide, is it time Canada join the European Union? That's what my colleagues tackled on The House this week, some really interesting insights from experts and former officials! #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Really proud to hit a career milestone this weekend: My first radio mini-documentary that aired on CBC's The House today looking at intergenerational fairness! You can take a listen below! #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Suprematism, by Nikolai Suetin, 1920-21, 📸 by @tiltoncreative

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus: Carney | CBC News Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal cacucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on social media Wedneday.

BREAKING: Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal caucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on social media Wednesday. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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valentine's day isn't just for couples, it's also a day to celebrate love. for instance, i would love it if housing prices came down.

Supreme Court invalidates Liberal MP's election win by a single vote | CBC News The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring's federal election.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring's federal election.

Liberal Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by one vote over BQ candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. #canpoli #cdnpoli

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Man behind the Clarity Act has choice words for Alberta separatists and Danielle Smith | CBC News Former Liberal cabinet minister Stéphane Dion is lambasting the brewing separatist movement in Alberta and demanding Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position and lay out the next steps depending on...

NEW: The man who wrote the Clarity Act is lambasting the brewing separatist movement in Alberta and demanding that Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position and lay out the next steps depending on the outcome of a possible referendum. #canpoli #cdnpoli #abpoli

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Canada 'makes a deal with China' | CBC News U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada "makes a deal with China" — a forceful message that comes days aft...

BREAKING: Trump threatens 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada “makes a deal with China.”

Quite the Saturday morning start.

#cdnpoli #canpoli #uspoli

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Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let hi...

BREAKING: Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, as Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let him purchase and control the semiautonomous island. #cdnpoli #canpoli #uspoli

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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? | CBC News The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. But it's unclear if Canadians are tuning in.

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? Despite 3 front-runners, some fear race could be turning into a snoozer www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Thanks so much Andrew, that really means a lot!

Some personal news: I'll be continuing with CBC’s The House and CBC Politics on the weekends as a permanent associate producer! Really excited to keep contributing to these incredible teams over what is definitely shaping up to be a hugely eventful year in Canadian politics.

Canadian political leaders celebrate, condemn U.S. strikes on Venezuela and Maduro capture | CBC News Canadian political leaders are celebrating and condemning the United States over its nighttime strikes on the capital city of Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Madur...

Canadian political leaders celebrate, condemn U.S. strikes on Venezuela and Maduro capture. Poilievre congratulates Trump; interim NDP leader says Canada must condemn operation www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America | CBC News After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans a...

NEW: Canada’s U.S. ambassador Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington soon. She sat down with CBC’s The House to share what she’s learned about Trump’s America and how she’s forged connections on Capitol Hill. #cdnpoli #canpoli #uspoli

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Poilievre says Conservatives' affordability focus unites party as Tories manage latest defection | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party's focus on affordability "is what unites all Conservatives" as the Tories grapple with another MP crossing the floor and joining the Liberal governm...

NEW: Pierre Poilievre says his party's focus on affordability "is what unites all Conservatives," as the Tories grapple with another MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals — bringing them one seat shy of a majority government. #cdnpoli #canpoli #cpc

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Another MP leaves Conservatives, crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative Caucus and joining the Liberals.

BREAKING: Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative caucus and joining the Liberals. #cdnpoli #canpoli #cpc

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Conservative motion will force Liberals to 'put up or shut up' on oil pipeline support: Poilievre | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre says his party's upcoming motion — which borrows language from the new Canada-Alberta energy agreement — is meant to force the Liberals to "put up or shut up" on wh...

NEW: Pierre Poilevre says his party's upcoming motion — which borrows language from the Canada-Alberta energy agreement — is meant to force the Liberals to "put up or shut up" on whether they support an oik pipeline to BC coast. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Carney announces new measures to support, protect Canadian steel and lumber sectors | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday afternoon a suite of new measures to help Canada’s steel and lumber sectors that have been battered by U.S. tariffs, including financial assistance and t...

NEW: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a suite of new measures to help Canada’s steel and lumber sectors that have been battered by U.S. tariffs, including financial assistance and tightening up the Canadian market from foreign products. #cdnpoli #canpoli #canada

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Gun buyback program will launch nationally, minister says, as pilot report suggests low turnout | CBC News Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government’s gun buyback program will be rolled out across Canada as a report from a pilot project in Nova Scotia suggests low turnout.

NEW: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Liberals’ gun buyback program will be rolled out across Canada as a report from a pilot in Nova Scotia suggests low turnout. The pilot may have only met ~10% of its target. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Carney, Modi agree to launch negotiations on new Canada-India trade deal: source | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to launch negotiations toward a new trade deal called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, according to a seni...

BREAKING: PM Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to launch negotiations toward a new trade deal called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, according to a senior government official. #canpoli #cdnpoli #India #canada

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Alberta premier ‘cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: Chrétien | CBC News Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on he...

NEW: Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on her interests. #cdnpoli #canpoli #abpoli

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Despite Trump's anger, Canadian politicians won't say Ontario's anti-tariff ad was a mistake | CBC News Although an Ontario government anti-tariff advertisement has shredded Canada-U.S. trade talks, Canadian officials all the way from the municipal to the federal level are backing Ontario Premier Doug F...

One more! Despite blowback from Trump over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad, politicians all the way from the municipal to the federal level are backing Ford’s approach and won’t say the ad was a mistake. #cdnpoli #canpoli #uspoli #Ontario

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Trump’s outrage toward Canada ‘super childish behaviour,’ says U.S. Democratic senator | CBC News Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says U.S. President Donald Trump’s outrage toward Canada over an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government is “a temper tantrum” that will blow over — b...

NEW from Sarina Mohan and me: Democratic Senator Tim Kaine says Trump’s Canada outrage over an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government is “a temper tantrum” that will blow over — but it’s embarrassing for the United States. #uspoli #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Trump says he's raising 'tariff on Canada' by 10% 'over and above what they are paying now' | CBC News U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on social media he will be increasing “the Tariff on Canada” by 10 per cent “over and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontar...

BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on social media he will be increasing “the Tariff on Canada” by 10% “over and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontario government. #cdnpoli #canpoli #USPolitics

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Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, warns former prime minister Jean Chrétien | CBC News Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president "does not care much about the rule of law," and that "could cause a lot of problems...

NEW: Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president "does not care much about the rule of law," and that "could cause a lot of problems south of the border." #cdnpoli #canpoli #USPoli

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Canada should be ready for 'generational investment,' Champagne says ahead of budget | CBC News Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says that “Canada should be prepared for a generational investment” as the federal government tees up its next budget, set to be presented in November.

One more! Champagne says "Canada should be prepared for a generational investment" as Liberals tee up next budget. Conservatives are waiting for clarity before deciding on support. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel | CBC News Canada now officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark ...

BREAKING: Canada officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from PM Mark Carney's office released Sunday morning. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Canadian politicians, experts push back against U.S. ambassador's anti-Americanism concerns | CBC News Canadian politicians and experts are pushing back against U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra’s frustration over the anti-American sentiment he’s seen in Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump hit the wor...

NEW: Canadian politicians, experts are pushing back against U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra's frustration over the anti-American sentiment he's seen in Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump hit the world with tariffs. #cdnpoli #cdnpoli #uspoli

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