Starting soon: Ministers speak with reporters as federal cabinet retreat continues
Ministers take questions from reporters in North York, Ont., as a two-day meeting of the federal cabinet continues.
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Ministers take questions from reporters in North York, Ont., as a two-day meeting of the federal cabinet continues.
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At a news conference in Ottawa, representatives from a number of civil society groups respond to the federal government’s intention to conditionally recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Speaking with reporters are Tatiana Harker (member of Palestine Vivra), Kelsey Lyseng (registered nurse from Edmonton), Nimâ Machouf (epidemiologist and participant of…
Former Canadian ambassador to Mexico Graeme Clark discusses the Prime Minister’s visit to Mexico and what it means for the North American trading relationship. The strategists panel, Marci Surkes, Cole Hogan and geprge Soule discuss the government’s communications strategy and Pierre Poilievre’s return to the House of Commons. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May discusses attempts…
NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement: “Today we reflect on Canada’s painful history with Indigenous people. We acknowledge the residential school system was a genocide designed to wipe out First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures, languages, families and heritage. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we mourn the…
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Yom Kippur: “Tonight, Jewish Canadians mark the start of Yom Kippur: the holiest day in their calendar. For communities gathering in homes and synagogues, worship and renewal is alive from coast to coast to coast. “On…
In Montreal, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announces an investment of $22 million to fund domestic battery innovation and manufacturing. The funding will improve performance, lower costs, strengthen supply-chain security and reduce environmental impacts. source
The Government of Canada launches a pilot of the buyback program for individuals who own banned assault weapons. But Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree and the program are being criticized following leaked remarks that the minister made calling the effectiveness and intention of the firearms program into question. Justice Minister Sean Fraser outlines his…