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Canadian PM Mark Carney secures majority government in special election

April 14, 2026 admin

People enter an Elections Canada voting location, in Terrebonne, Quebec, on April 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority government with a special election outcome on Monday (April 13, 2026) night, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties. Voters cast ballots for three…

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As Justin Trudeau’s Popularity Sinks, Rival Promises To End Sales Tax On New Homes

October 29, 2024 admin

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he would remove Canada’s 5% national sales tax on new homes sold for under C$1 million ($719,700) if he’s elected prime minister. Poilievre, whose party leads by about 20 points in recent polls, said the cut would save around C$2,200 a year in mortgage payments on a C$800,000 house. If…

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Canada’s PM Trudeau vows to lead his Liberal Party into next election

October 25, 2024 admin

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday (October 24, 2024) that he will lead his Liberal Party into the next election, dismissing a request by some party members to not run for a fourth term. Mr. Trudeau met with his Liberal members of Parliament for…

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Over 20 Canadian Liberal lawmakers urge Trudeau to step down before next election

October 24, 2024 admin

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | Photo Credit: AP Some lawmakers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s own Liberal Party asked the leader not to run for a fourth term, handing him one of the biggest tests of his political career. A smiling Mr. Trudeau said Liberals are “strong and united” after meeting with Liberal members…

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