Trudeau calls Tories ‘bullies,’ withdraws question period ‘crap’ remark – National

Trudeau calls Tories ‘bullies,’ withdraws question period ‘crap’ remark – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday faced Conservative calls for the House of Commons Speaker to kick him out after a heated exchange during question period. Wednesday’s question period was particularly feisty as it came ahead of a vote on a Conservative motion of non-confidence in Trudeau’s government. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned Trudeau, who … Read more

NDP to join Bloc in backing Liberals against non-confidence vote – National

NDP to join Bloc in backing Liberals against non-confidence vote – National

The New Democrats confirmed Thursday they won’t help Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives topple the government next week, and intend to join the Bloc Québécois in blocking the Tories’ non-confidence motion. The planned votes from the Bloc and the New Democrats eliminate the possibility of a snap election, buying the Liberals more time to govern after a … Read more

Liberals ‘are ready’ for a non-confidence vote, MPs say as test looms – National

Liberals ‘are ready’ for a non-confidence vote, MPs say as test looms – National

As the Conservatives prepare a motion to try to declare non-confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, Liberal MPs say they are ready to face a vote as early as next week. The first opposition day has been tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24, a spokesperson for Liberal House leader Karina Gould’s office told Global News … Read more

Conservatives will get 1st chance to try to topple Liberal government next week – National

Conservatives will get 1st chance to try to topple Liberal government next week – National

The federal Conservatives will get their first chance to try to topple the Liberal government next week, Global News has learned. A spokesperson for Liberal House leader Karina Gould’s office said it has tentatively scheduled the first “opposition day” for next Tuesday, Sept. 24, where the Conservatives will be allowed to set the agenda for … Read more

As Parliament returns, support for Trudeau at ‘new low’: poll – National

As Parliament returns, support for Trudeau at ‘new low’: poll – National

As the House of Commons gets back to business for the fall session, support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government has hit a “new low,” new polling shows. Just over one-third of Canadians (33 per cent) approve of the Trudeau government, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and … Read more

Poilievre meeting with Conservative caucus ahead of Parliament’s return – National

Poilievre meeting with Conservative caucus ahead of Parliament’s return – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2024 9:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will gather with his caucus on Parliament Hill on Sunday as he prepares to make another push to topple the Liberal government as early as next week. The one-day … Read more

Poilievre urges ‘fair deal’ for Air Canada pilots ahead of possible strike

Poilievre urges ‘fair deal’ for Air Canada pilots ahead of possible strike

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Air Canada pilots prepare for a potential strike next week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a “fair deal” and for the national carrier to negotiate in “good faith” with the union workers. Either Air Canada or the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents … Read more

LGBTQ2 activists call on Trudeau to step down to prevent Poilievre leadership – National

LGBTQ2 activists call on Trudeau to step down to prevent Poilievre leadership – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size LGBTQ2 activists say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pledge to remain the Liberal leader through to the next election, despite dwindling public support, is putting them at risk. Queer advocates say a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would be dangerous for the LGBTQ2 community, and some are … Read more

Conservatives, NDP both centre Poilievre in pitches to unionized voters – National

Conservatives, NDP both centre Poilievre in pitches to unionized voters – National

Federal Conservatives and New Democrats agree on very little, but one point of consensus has emerged in recent months — labour issues will play a key role in the next federal election. Both parties have launched television ads that attempt to define Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre to union voters, a group politicians see as having … Read more

Poilievre urges Singh to force fall election by ending NDP deal with Liberals – National

Poilievre urges Singh to force fall election by ending NDP deal with Liberals – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is asking the New Democrats and Bloc Québécois to stop supporting the minority government and force an early election, saying Liberal policies are making life less affordable for Canadians. “Canadians cannot afford another painful, costly, chaotic and corrupt year of Justin Trudeau,” he said at a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday morning. … Read more