NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says, yes, he does want to be prime minister. And, no, he’s not concerned with anyone who would roll their eyes, scoff, or ask him if he’s seen the polls lately. Spoiler alert: they’re not very good.
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Olympian Adam van Koeverden wins federal Liberal nomination amid controversy
Former Olympic flag-bearer Adam van Koeverden will be carrying the Liberal banner into the coming federal election, after securing the nomination in the southern Ontario riding of Milton on Sunday.
Keep focus on helping Canadians at home, Trudeau tells Liberal MPs
Justin Trudeau told his MPs to stay focused on helping Canadians at home in this coming election year, despite the anxiety created by global turbulence.
From immigration, to making Conservatives ‘hip’: Andrew Scheer hosts town hall in Toronto
Scheer didn’t face the same hostile elements or random hecklers that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dealt with at his town halls. But some audience members did challenge the leader to provide details about the party’s platform ahead of a federal election later this year.
Feds likely to hold on to pipeline past 2019 election, says Morneau
Indigenous groups in Canada are preparing bids to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline from the federal government, but Finance Minister Bill Morneau says talks on selling are premature and that it’s unlikely the pipeline will be sold before the next election.
Andrew Scheer takes questions from public at Toronto town hall
Before Parliament returns from its winter break a week from Monday, Scheer and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been criss-crossing the country meeting with Canadians and fielding questions on a diverse range of topics.
Canada’s review of Huawei won’t be derailed by threats, Goodale says
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is brushing off recent threats from China’s envoy to Canada, who warned of “repercussions” if the federal government bans the Chinese firm Huawei Technologies from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks.
Trudeau asked about immigration, climate change and dairy in Quebec town hall
In Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s fourth town hall of the year in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. he was forced to defend Canada’s immigration system, his pledge to compensate dairy farmers and his plan to fight climate change with a national price on carbon.
Blair wants to make cabinet pitch on possible handgun ban within two weeks
The federal minister tasked with studying a handgun ban for Canada hopes to make a recommendation to cabinet within the next two weeks.
Canadians held in China face up to 4 hours a day of interrogation, ambassador says
Two Canadian men detained in China face up to four hours of questioning each day and have no access to a lawyer, according to Canada’s top diplomat in Beijing.