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Benjamin Lopez Steven

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Associate Producer with CBC Politics πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Email is open (and eager) for story tips! Benjamin.steven@cbc.ca

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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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11.12.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 9
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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 β€” which borrows language from the new Canada-Alberta energy agreement β€” is meant to force the Liberals to "put up or shut up" on wh...

NEW: Pierre Poilevre says his party's upcoming motion β€” which borrows language from the Canada-Alberta energy agreement β€” 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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07.12.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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26.11.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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23.11.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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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23.11.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta premier β€˜cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: ChrΓ©tien | CBC News Former Liberal prime minister Jean ChrΓ©tien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith β€œcannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on he...

NEW: Former Liberal prime minister Jean ChrΓ©tien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement and says Premier Danielle Smith β€œcannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on her interests. #cdnpoli #canpoli #abpoli

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01.11.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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26.10.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s outrage toward Canada β€˜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 β€œa temper tantrum” that will blow over β€” 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 β€œa temper tantrum” that will blow over β€” but it’s embarrassing for the United States. #uspoli #cdnpoli #canpoli

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26.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œthe Tariff on Canada” by 10 per cent β€œover 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 β€œthe Tariff on Canada” by 10% β€œover and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontario government. #cdnpoli #canpoli #USPolitics

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25.10.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, warns former prime minister Jean ChrΓ©tien | CBC News Former prime minister Jean ChrΓ©tien 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 ChrΓ©tien 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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17.10.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada should be ready for 'generational investment,' Champagne says ahead of budget | CBC News Finance Minister FranΓ§ois-Philippe Champagne says that β€œCanada 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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21.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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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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21.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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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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20.09.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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ANALYSIS | Carney and Poilievre exchange pleasantries, then resume an epic debate | CBC News Pierre Poilievre was back in his happy place. Mark Carney was back in the prime minister's seat. Between them lay 396 centimetres of green carpet and the future of the country.

New from me. On Carney v. Poilievre and the first day of the fall sitting.

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15.09.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Liberals, Conservatives lay out fall priorities as parties gear up for House of Commons return | CBC News Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are laying out their parties' priorities ahead of Parliament's return on Monday for its fall session.

One more! Govt. House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Pierre Poilievre are laying out their parties' priorities before Parliament returns tomorrow.

MacKinnon said an October budget is coming and the deficit will be "substantial." #cdnpoli #canpoli #Canada

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14.09.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feds defend recommending 'nation-building projects' already far along in development | CBC News The federal government announced this week the five major projects it intends to fast-track. Now, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is pushing back against Conservative critiques that the list is nothing sp...

NEW: Energy Minister Tim Hodgson pushes back against Conservative critiques that PM's major projects list isn't special because some projects were already far in development.

Plus, reaction from Alto CEO about being in the second group. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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14.09.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in Canada, U.S. | CBC News Pierre Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in the U.S. and Canada following the fatal shooting of an American right-wing activist. The Conservative leader beli...

NEW: Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in the U.S. and Canada following the fatal shooting of an American right-wing activist. #cdnpoli #canpoli

He sat down for an in-studio interview with @cathcullen.bsky.social

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12.09.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 39
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Poilievre calls for more legal protection for Canadians defending homes from intruders | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to amend the Criminal Code so that use of force is presumed reasonable against a person who illegally enters a house and poses...

NEW: Poilievre is calling on feds to amend the Criminal Code so use of force is presumed reasonable against a person who illegally enters a house and poses a threat to those inside -- similar to castle laws in other countries. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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29.08.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Canada's sports system is 'broken' and suffers from widespread abuse: Federal commission | CBC News The Canadian sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to pro...

NEW: Canada's sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to probe systemic abuse in sports. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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28.08.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney to visit Mexico next month as both countries navigate tense U.S. relations | CBC News Both Mexico and Canada have been subject to tariffs and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump since he was re-elected.

NEW from my colleague Darren Major β€” Carney will travel to Mexico for a visit on Sept. 18. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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15.08.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time | CBC News The Canadian Armed Forces made their first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza on Monday using their own aircraft β€” delivering 9,800 kilograms of aid to Palestinians, according to Global Affairs Canada.

EXCLUSIVE: The CAF made their first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza on Monday using their own aircraft β€” delivering 9,800 kilograms of aid to Palestinians, according to Global Affairs Canada.

CBC's Susan Ormiston had access to the Canadian effort.

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04.08.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
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Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry spotted dining together at high-end Montreal restaurant | CBC News International pop superstar Katy Perry and former prime minister Justin Trudeau were spotted together Monday night at a restaurant in the city's Plateau neighbourhood, an encounter that causedΒ a "roar...

My day at work. #cdnpoli #KatyPerry #JustinTrudeau

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29.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

"healthy life" what about the emotional toll of never getting to eat a hot dog

28.07.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 762    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 1
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U.S. commerce secretary dismisses question that free trade with Canada is dead | CBC News U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the question of whether U.S. free trade with Canada is dead, calling the notion β€œsilly” because a substantial amount of Canadian goods enter the U.S. t...

NEW: Howard Lutnick dismissing the question of whether US-Canada free trade is dead, calling the notion "silly" because many CDN goods enter the US tariff-free under CUSMA.

But in the same breath, he suggested tariffs on Canada are staying for now. #cdnpoli #USPolitics

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20.07.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Did federal workers cost Poilievre his job? Top union boss says it's more about Trump | CBC News A major union leader says Pierre Poilievre’s claim that he lost his seat because of his pledge to cut the public service is β€œsimplistic” and should also be attributed to voters linking the Conservativ...

NEW: A top union leader says Poilievre's claim that he lost his seat because of his pledge to cut the public service is "simplistic" and should also be attributed to voters linking the Conservative leader to Trump. @cathcullen.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics

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17.07.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada needs a U.S. trade deal but shouldn't have set a negotiation deadline, says Poilievre | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump β€œ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre granted Catherine Cullen his first national English interview with CBC News since becoming party leader in the fall of 2022 www.cbc.ca/news/politic... and you can find the full interview this weekend at CBC’s The House www.cbc.ca/radio/thehouse

12.07.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada needs a U.S. trade deal but shouldn't have set a negotiation deadline, says Poilievre | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump β€œ...

EXCLUSIVE: Pierre Poilievre tells CBC's The House that Canada needs a US trade deal, but it shouldn't have set a deadline for negotiations since Trump will leverage the pressure.

His first English CBC News interview since becoming CPC leader. #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics

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11.07.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump's global tariff pause expires Wednesday. What's at stake for Canada? | CBC News U.S. President Donald Trump’s three-month pause on his sweeping global tariffs is set to expire in just a few days. Ahead of the deadline, some trade experts say Canada still faces big risks despite a...

NEW: Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs is set to expire Wednesday.

Canada was spared from that round of levies, but some trade experts are still concerned the U.S. president hasn't landed many deals and may try and get more concessions from Canada to declare a win.

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06.07.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations | CBC News A group of NDP organizers and former MPs are asking supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations, claiming hundreds of ridings cannot get tax rebates on campaig...

NEW: A group of NDP organizers and former MPs want supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations because several ridings can’t get rebates on campaign expenses due to the NDP’s dismal election performance. #cdnpoli

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05.07.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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