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Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn’t res...

ICYMI the federal government's controversial Bill C-5 is now law. Not only does it eliminate the federal portion of interprovincial trade barriers, but it gives the feds new powers to fast track major projects #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/26/s...

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed tatistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.1 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector slowed.

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Spoke with former Chief of Defence Staff Tom Lawson about the changing defence strategies of the Carney government.
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One week until Canada votes in one of the most existential elections of our time What can we expect from the parties in these final days of the federal election campaign, can we see a major shift in the polls?

One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
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One week until Canada votes in one of the most existential elections of our time What can we expect from the parties in these final days of the federal election campaign, can we see a major shift in the polls?

One week to go until Canadians pick their next government. Parties will be shifting strategies in the homestretch to ensure their supporters get to the polls.
#cdnpoli Listen to the Big Story.
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Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc says his discussion tomorrow with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ontario Premier Doug Ford is not about renegotiating the USMCA, but rather about getting rid of the tariffs the US has placed on Canada. #cdnpoli

NEW: Canada will add 25% tariffs on $29.8-billion of imports from the US.
This is a dollar for dollar response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum. They take effect at 12:01am

Liberals turn to transition plans after Mark Carney installed as new leader Liberal MPs are gathering on Parliament Hill this afternoon to huddle after the party selected its new leader, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Carney is heading into a day full of briefing...

Day 1 for Mark Carney as the new Liberal Leader, and Prime Minister in waiting #cdnpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/03/10/l...

BREAKING: Mark Carney is the new leader of the Liberal Party, and now set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. #cdnpoli

President Trump's take on his phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Says "That's not good enough" on fentanyl

The Prime Minister's Office has issued this statement: The Prime Minister and President spoke today about trade and fentanyl.
Both countries will continue to be in contact today.
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I can confirm the call between Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump took place, and wrapped up not long ago.
Awaiting details on what was discussed and what the outcome is regarding tariffs #cdnpoli

Trump to make announcement on tariffs Wednesday afternoon, U.S. commerce secretary says The Commerce Secretary said there might be carveouts coming to the 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by Trump

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Federal government hosts Canada-U.S. economic summit during tariff threat pause Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed hundreds of people Friday to a summit about bolstering the economy in the face of Canada’s rapidly changing relationship with its largest trading partner. “I thi...

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Should alcohol face the same restrictions as tobacco?
I speak with Senator Patrick Brazeau about his personal struggles, and how they have led to his push in Ottawa to mandate warning labels and advertising bans for beer, wine and spirits.
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Trump to speak with Trudeau Monday, says Americans could feel 'some pain' from tariffs Trump said that Americans could feel 'some pain' from the emerging trade war and claimed that Canada would 'cease to exist' without its trade surplus with the U.S.

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No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report A federal inquiry into foreign interference says there is no evidence of "traitors" in Parliament conspiring with foreign states

No evidence of traitors in Parliament, Hogue Commission finds #cdnpoli
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Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' to respond to Trump tariffs Trudeau said his government's focus is still on avoiding tariffs — but if that effort doesn't succeed, Canada will respond and "everything is on the table."

Everything is on the table for retaliation, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This after President Trump muses he will hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on Feb 1
#cdnpoli
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NEW: Finance Minister Freeland announces new housing measures in the Fall Economic Statement. They will double the loan limit to build secondary suites to $80,000, they will lower down payment requirements for homes between $1-1.5-m, & expand eligibility for 30-year mortgages

Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy: sources President-elect Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and immigration issues without ripping off the U.S.

Trump used this 51st State line all the time with Trudeau in his first term. He’s doing it to rattle Canadian cages.

When someone wants to you to freak out, don’t. #protip

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It appears Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau is on his way home after flying to Florida for a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago for a dinner meeting with incoming President Donald Trump. Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on Canadian goods
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Is the Prime Minister meeting with US President Trump?
No confirmation from PMO but the PM's plane has touched down near Mar-a-Lago and a source tells me Trudeau flew to the US after his event in PEI...stopping off in Ottawa to pick up a cabinet minister. Listen for latest toronto.citynews.ca/audio/

NEW: Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland announces nearly $1.2-billion for Toronto to buy new subway cars for the TTC's Line 2.
Listen to 680 News Radio for the latest:
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In Canada, there was a total of 47,162 apparent opioid toxicity deaths reported between January 2016 and March 2024.
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BREAKING: By a vote of 176 to 151 the House of Commons has passed the federal government's bill to give Canadians a two month GST/HST break on a variety of items including toys, kids clothes, prepared meals, diapers and beer & wine. Still subject to Senate approval #cdnpoli

Interesting tidbit on this GST debate.
The Conservatives had actually pitched a full GST holiday in the 2021 election under leader Erin O'Toole.
With a different leader the party has a different position a few years later
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Poilievre calls the GST/HST holiday an inflationary tax trick and claims it is aimed at saving the Prime Minister's job rather than helping Canadians
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announces the Conservatives will vote against the federal government's bill to give Canadians a 2 month break on the GST/HST on a variety of goods, including children's toys, diapers, kids clothing, restaurant meals, beer & wine. #cdnpoli

The two month federal GST/HST holiday is expected to pass in the House of Commons today.
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