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A message from new host of Power & Politics @DavidWCochrane on how he sees his role as host on an "important show at an important time."
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.@JustinTrudeau, @EmmanuelMacron, @BorisJohnson and other VIPs shared a few words at a Buckingham Palace reception Tuesday. No one mentions @realDonaldTrump by name, but they seem to be discussing his lengthy impromptu press conferences from earlier in the day. (Video: Host Pool)
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Protesters shout “Stand up to Trump,” as Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau attends an anti-racism rally on Parliament Hill.
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“That is not how we do things in Canada,” said @JustinTrudeau about @realDonaldTrump's tweets this weekend telling Democratic women of colour to leave the U.S. Trudeau said, “Canadians and indeed people around the world know exactly what I think about those particular comments.”
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The CBC's Mike Crawley (@CBCQueensPark) was reporting on the Ontario PC convention when security tried to intervene. That didn't stop Mike, who kept his cool and carried on.
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Iran's exiled former Crown Prince @PahlaviReza says Canada and the world should respond to the protests in Iran by targeting the regime and its associates through "specific measures" like the Magnitsky Act.
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"When people are more outraged about waiting 4 hours in airport security than 3 years for a hip replacement, we've sort of lost the plot on what's important." CMA President Dr. Katharine Smart says challenges facing the health system need to stay top of mind for Canadians.
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“I’m a big proponent of lowering the voting age to 16,” said @rickmercer. To those who argue 16-year-olds’ brains aren’t fully formed he said, “I would argue, you could say the same about half of the House of Commons.” #cdnpoli
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“We’re not going to act like a subordinate level of government. We’ve done that for too long and we’re getting walked all over as a result.” One day after winning the leadership, Premier-designate of Alberta Danielle Smith says she’s putting Ottawa “on notice.”
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"I would do it again," Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien says of her profanity-laced response to those involved with a QAnon-inspired protest in her city. "You can't reason with unreasonable people." (Video credit: @CarymaRules)
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"We are today serving notice. If your truck is being used in these illegal blockades, your corporate accounts will be frozen. The insurance on your vehicle will be suspended. Send your semi-trailers home.".- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
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"I do not believe that I should be removed from caucus for doing my job and doing what I believe is right" says @Puglaas. Says she agrees with a trusted adviser who told her recording phone call was "a reasonable, rational thing to do in an unreasonable and irrational situation"
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"These protesters. they are not the story of this pandemic," said PM Justin Trudeau. "This pandemic has sucked for all Canadians. But Canadians know the way to get through it is to continue listening to science - continuing to lean on each other."
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Our host @VassyKapelos is signing off. for now. as she begins her maternity leave. All the best from the @pnpcbc team to the hardest-working, nicest and whip-smart leader around! #cdnpoli will be here when you get back.
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Dr. @kwadwo777 says that schools "should be an essential service" and that closing them down has been shown to have a detrimental impact on kids' mental and physical health. "If we can keep Amazon factories open, if we can keep malls open, we can serve our kids," he said.
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@theJagmeetSingh “I dressed up in an Aladdin costume and put makeup on. I shouldn’t have done it. I should have known better, but I didn’t and I’m really sorry,” said @JustinTrudeau #cdnpoli
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“Mr. Scheer disqualified himself from constructive discussions with his unacceptable speech earlier today,” said @JustinTrudeau when asked why he didn’t invite @AndrewScheer to a meeting of party leaders to discuss a resolution to the protests and blockades. #cdnpoli
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“I’m very concerned with the situation around the backsliding of women's rights that we're seeing,” said @JustinTrudeau. He said issue of abortion will come up in discussion with @VP Mike Pence tomorrow, but focus will be mostly on NAFTA #cdnpoli
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Hamed Esmaeilion says Canada should "listen to the victims" of the Iranian regime and list the IRGC as a terrorist entity: "It's about 43 years of crimes. We've lost 85 Canadians because of the shooting down of Flight PS752. We've lost Zahra Kazemi and Kavous Seyed-Emami."
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The U.S. Trade Representative's office said today it's poised to drop tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports — just hours before Canada was set to unveil counter-measures in retaliation.
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"We need to stop moaning, face the reality and do the right thing," said Dr. Peter Jüni, who is calling for 'circuit breaker' measures in Ontario. "What do you do if you're on a beach and the tsunami is coming? . You say, oh there's no tsunami? No, you can't."
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.@SpeakerPelosi gives @JustinTrudeau gifts from California after she lost a bet over the outcome of the NBA Championship. In return, Trudeau gave Pelosi some @Raptors swag and chocolates from Peace By Chocolate #cdnpoli
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“It’s not happening yet. If we reopen too soon everything we’re doing now might be for nothing,” said @JustinTrudeau, about reopening the economy. “We need to hold on still.”
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Dean French, who led negotiations between Ottawa's mayor and convoy leaders, says the government should have waited to see if protesters cleared residential areas after a deal was struck before invoking the Emergencies Act. "History is going to show this was a total overreaction"
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Bloc Québécois leader @yfblanchet will push for election if Trudeau, Morneau, Telford won't resign. Read more:
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.@JustinTrudeau takes a long pause after being asked to comment on President Trump’s behaviour towards protests in the U.S. “We all watch in horror & consternation what's going on in the United States. It is a time to pull people together, but it is a time to listen,” he said.
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Federal government to provide families of Flight 752 victims $25,000 per victim to help with immediate needs like funeral arrangements, travel. "We expect Iran to compensate these families," says @JustinTrudeau. "But I have met them. They can't wait weeks. They need support now."
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"Let's go Raptors!" chant in the House of Commons, as Canada's celebration continues. Toronto Liberal MP @viraniarif: "Our Raptors showed basketball fans around the world. that when we sing about being the true north strong and free, we mean it." #cdnpoli #WeTheNorth
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“When I was a kid I remember being bullied… and the kids that said nothing didn't help me in any way. The silence didn't stop the blows,” said @theJagmeetSingh. “Canada cannot be a passive bystander. So I say this very clearly, what President Trump is doing is reprehensible.”
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@POTUS @JustinTrudeau “Every different leader has teams who, every now and then, have their jaws drop at unscheduled surprises -- like that video itself, for example.” Here is Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau's explanation for his comments caught on camera last night. #cdnpoli
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.@cathmckenna asks @ezralevant's Rebel Media reporter for a commitment not to use a demeaning hashtag when referring to her #pnpcbc #cdnpoli
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“On behalf of all Canadians, I want to express my deepest condolences to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one,” said @JustinTrudeau. “While no words will erase your pain, I want you to know that an entire country is with you. We share your grief.” #cdnpoli
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“In imposing these tariffs the United States has taken the absurd decision to harm its own people at a time when its economy is suffering the deepest crisis since the Great Depression,” said Deputy Prime Minister @cafreeland. Read more:
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“These blockaders are taking away the freedom of other people to move their goods and themselves. that is wrong and the government has laws and tools in place to combat it,” said @PierrePoilievre #cdnpoli
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“Well, he's two-faced. And honestly with Trudeau, he's a nice guy. I find him to be a very nice guy, but the truth is I called him out on the fact he’s not paying 2%,” said @POTUS after @JustinTrudeau’s candid comments caught on camera. #cdnpoli
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Alberta Premier @jkenney has pointed words for Dr. Theresa Tam and @CPHO_Canada: "Of course I trust them as an agency in terms of their approvals but we're not going to wait for Health Canada to play catch-up." Full exchange with @VassyKapelos here. #cdnpoli
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Watch U.S. President Trump @POTUS put Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau on the spot about whether Canada should increase NATO spending. #cdnpoli #nato #TrumpUKVisit
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“I know Canada is a monarchy, but I didn’t know it had an actual king,” said @yfblanchet. “Somebody that decides everything, makes a show of it on a daily basis and does not answer to a parliament does look like a monarchy. I think the prime minister should come back on earth.”
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"Individuals are trying to blockade our economy, our democracy and our fellow citizens' daily lives. It has to stop," said PM Justin Trudeau on the anti-COVID-19 measures protests. "The people of Ottawa - indeed people across the country - deserve to have their safety respected."
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PM @JustinTrudeau as he unveils legal aid funding in Ontario, following recent provincial cuts: "Conservative politicians like to say they're for the people, but then they end up cutting services for most vulnerable. It's what they do." #cdnpoli
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.@RachelNotley was kicked out of the legislature for refusing to apologize for saying Gov’t House Leader Jason Nixon was misleading the House over legislation introduced that would fire the Election Commissioner in the middle of his investigation into the UCP leadership race.
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Premier @jkenney says Alberta isn't going to "take lectures" from Health Minister @PattyHajdu, accusing her of allowing the coronavirus into Canada by delaying the closure of the border last year: "She still hasn't taken responsibility for that incompetent and dangerous decision"
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Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong, says the diaspora has been warning about Chinese interference in elections for years - but many are afraid to speak out.
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Dr. @jvipondmd explains why he and a group of Alberta doctors started to provide their own COVID-19 briefings: "We have gathered together to provide the service that the government of Alberta has neglected to do for many weeks."
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'Oil is dead': @ElizabethMay & @yfblanchet warn Ottawa against supporting Alberta's oilpatch. Read more:
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"We will never be able to rescue our country on our own" @Diego_Arria says Venezuela can't save itself without international cooperation
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.@RosieBarton signs off for the final time as host of Power & Politics. The @PnPCBC team wishes her all the best on her new adventure.
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Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien recalls his first time meeting the Duke of Edinburgh in 1967. "I said, your Royal Highness, you speak very good French for an Englishman," to which Prince Philip replied: "I'm not an Englishman and I was speaking French before you were born."
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BREAKING: “The evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile,” said @JustinTrudeau. “This new information reinforces the need for a thorough investigation into this matter.”
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Calgary Mayor-elect @JyotiGondek says childcare is among her top priorities as she takes office. She says she's prepared to work with Ottawa and negotiate a deal municipally if a deal isn't struck at a provincial level. Catch the full interview coming up tonight.
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"As of now, we don't have an ETA of when the problem will be fixed," says Rogers Senior Vice President Kye Prigg of the company's nationwide network outage. "I wouldn't like to say whether it's going to be fully online today or not."
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.@JustinTrudeau says @fordnation thinks we "should make pollution free again." Says Ford may want to play games with numbers, but feds will move forward in a very consistent way. "If anyone is moving the goalposts it’s Premier Ford." #cdnpoli #onpoli
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.@AndrewScheer says Liberal MPs are signalling they're OK with 'corruption' if they don't demand Trudeau's resignation. Read more:
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Ontario Liberal Leader @StevenDelDuca explains his call for mandatory vaccinations for front-line education and healthcare workers, calling it the "responsible and reasonable thing to do."
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"It is sexist in this way - that it is a set of criteria that are not applied to other people, that are not applied to men," said @AKimCampbell about criticism of Freeland's selection as finance minister because she doesn't have Bay Street experience.
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Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau accuses Conservative premiers of playing "petty politics." He says Premier @fordnation and other premiers have been "dragging their feet" on working with the federal government on infrastructure projects.
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.@AndrewScheer calls on the prime minister to resign and calls for the RCMP to open an obstruction of justice investigation. "Justin Trudeau simply cannot continue to govern this country now that Canadians know what he has done." #cdnpoli
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Bloc Leader @yfblanchet on advice for those seeking more independence in the west: "If they were attempting to create a green state in western canada, I might be tempted to help them. If they are trying to create an oil state. they cannot expect any help from us." #cdnpoli
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"Whether it's taping conversations without consent, or repeatedly expressing a lack of confidence in our gov’t and in me personally as leader it's become clear that Ms. Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Philpott can no longer remain part of our Liberal team,” says @JustinTrudeau #cdnpoli
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Former Conservative leadership candidate @LeslynLewis says the Liberals should worry more about sorting out their own house and less about the fate of Conservative MP Derek Sloan. Read more:
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"More than ever we need to denounce all forms of hate," says @theJagmeetSingh after New Zealand mosque shootings. "We also need to denounce any forms of dog-whistle policies or politics that are coded language that in fact inflame hatred against people."
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“The single most important economic policy of our government and the best thing we can do for our economy is to keep coronavirus under control,” said Deputy PM @cafreeland.
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Employment Minister @CQualtro says those fired for refusing vaccination shouldn't be able to access Employment Insurance: "It's a condition of employment that hasn't been met and the employer choosing to terminate someone for that reason would make that person ineligible for EI."
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“We’ve done a lot together these past four years, but the truth is, we’re just getting started,” said @JustinTrudeau kicking off the election campaign at Rideau Hall in Ottawa #cdnpoli
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“These protesters, these activists may have the luxury of spending days at a time on a blockade, but they need to check their privilege,” said @AndrewScheer. “They need to check their privilege and let people whose job depends on the railway system. do their jobs.” #cdnpoli
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Ottawa sanctions 34 Iranian officials and entities — Liberal MP says it's not enough, calling it "too little, too late." Ali Ehsassi, Liberal MP representing Willowdale: "I can only speak for myself. I would say that we still have a lot of work to do."
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“Now more than ever Canadians are looking for clarity and leadership,” said Conservative Leader @AndrewScheer. “But what they have gotten from the Trudeau government is confusion and repeated delays.”
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“There are those who would want us to act in haste, who want us to boil this down to slogans and ignore the complexities, who think that using force is helpful. It is not,” says PM @JustinTrudeau about the protests and blockades. “We need to find a solution." #cdnpoli
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Asked why his gov’t is reluctant to acknowledge China’s possible faults in the pandemic @JustinTrudeau said: . “My job right now is to make sure that Canadians get the best support. that means ensuring that the cooperation & the collaboration on the int'l stage is done properly”
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“We remain concerned that access from visitors from the United States continues to be allowed,” said B.C. Health Minister @adriandix. “It’s our strong message that visitors from the United States not come to British Columbia. Don’t come.” #cdnpoli #bcpoli
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PM @JustinTrudeau announced the government is increasing the wage subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses. Ottawa will now cover 75% of wages (up from 10%) and this subsidy will be backdated to Sunday, March 15 #cdnpoli
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“Nobody should have to choose between taking a day off work due to illness or being able to pay their bills.” @JustinTrudeau said he will work with provinces to ensure those who need it have 10 days of paid sick leave a year. PM said he spoke to Jagmeet Singh about this yesterday
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"I wouldn't call it upselling. I would call it patient options," said Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones when asked about the risk of patients being persuaded to spend money at for-profit clinics.
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“You cannot criminalize political activism,” said @perrybellegarde about protests across the country in support of the Wet'suwet'en blockade. “If this did not happen, do you think Canadians would be having that conversation right now. This is a catalyst.” #cdnpoli
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“We don’t want to put our kids at risk. I’m not going to put our children in the classroom, crowded classroom, I’m just not going to do it,” said Ontario Premier @fordnation responding to Quebec’s plan to reopen elementary schools.
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“We all remember they declared war on the long form census, now they've declared war on the Canada Food Guide,” said @JustinTrudeau after @AndrewScheer promised to review the guide which he said is biased against some healthy foods. #cdnpoli Read more:
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Former PM Brian Mulroney closes his tribute to George H.W. Bush with these lines: "There are wooden ships, there are sailing ships, there are ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be." #GeorgeHWBushFuneral #Bush41
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“We have our own issues here in Canada and we can't shy away from the anti-black racism that exists and the frustration that people hear and feel,” said @theJagmeetSingh reflecting on the killing of George Floyd. “We can channel that pain and frustration into action…"
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"Anyone who chooses to divide Canadians against each other, to use fear or violence to threaten our society will fail, because Canadians are strong and resilient and we lean on each other and we're there for each other," says @JustinTrudeau responding to Kingston arrests #cdnpoli
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“Of course I’m against war. I don’t like Trump and some of his decisions, but that doesn’t mean that we have to put the blame in America and actually not talking about a true dictatorship in the Middle East,” said @AlinejadMasih about who’s to blame for the downing of flight 752
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"The comments made were hurtful, wrong and completely unacceptable," said @JustinTrudeau about Trump telling four Democrats to “go back” to where they came from. "Those comments are completely unacceptable and should not be allowed or encouraged in Canada."
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Native Women's Association of Canada CEO Lynne Groulx says she's disappointed Prime Minister Trudeau flew to Tofino, B.C. where he'll spend time with family. "He should be the one who is leading this reconciliation process. So that's unfortunate and very disappointing."
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“Mark Norman should be the next chief of the defence staff,” said @PeterMacKay. “Mark Norman is a stellar person, a hero in this country and somebody who should be rewarded handsomely for all that he has gone through and endured and his family as well.” #cdnpoli
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“Effective today, I am no longer leader of the Green Party of Canada,” said @ElizabethMay announcing her resignation. “I wanted to choose a moment when we had a lot of success before leaving.” #cdnpoli
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Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said that Canadians have a right to be angered by the sight of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attending a protest after months of promoting stay-at-home orders as the best way to beat the pandemic.
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“It’s absolutely irresponsible for conservative premiers to be threatening our national unity if they don’t get their way,” said @JustinTrudeau about a letter from 6 premiers warning the government about the potential impacts of bills C-69 and C-48 #cdnpoli
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Reacting to Wernick resignation @PierrePoilievre says, "The reality is the prime minister's government is in total crisis mode. the only person left to resign now is Justin Trudeau himself whose corrupt government no longer has the trust of Canadians." #cdnpoli
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