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‘Canada First rally’ expected to be major rebranding of Conservative campaign, say senior Tories

‘Canada First rally’ expected to be major rebranding of Conservative campaign, say senior Tories

The Conservative Party’s upcoming rally in Ottawa is expected to serve as a major rebranding effort, shifting the focus from...

Liberal MPs Battiste and Kelloway spar over nomination for same Nova Scotia seat

Liberal MPs Battiste and Kelloway spar over nomination for same Nova Scotia seat

A war of words is raging between Nova Scotia Liberal MPs Mike Kelloway and Jaime Battiste over who should be...

Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s rhetoric, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters

Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s rhetoric, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s early January announcement that he will step down as party leader, U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric...

Jan. 30 deadline for $50,000 non-refundable deposit could shrink Liberal leadership field, say party insiders

Jan. 30 deadline for $50,000 non-refundable deposit could shrink Liberal leadership field, say party insiders

After today’s deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.

Some Liberals want election called before House returns on March 24

Some Liberals want election called before House returns on March 24

The success and failure of a potential Liberal call for an early election will depend on where the U.S. tariff...

To succeed Trudeau, Liberal leadership race winner must secure 17,151 points across 343 ridings

To succeed Trudeau, Liberal leadership race winner must secure 17,151 points across 343 ridings

The Liberals will elect Justin Trudeau’s successor across 343 reconstituted federal ridings, with each riding equally weighted at 100 points...

With an election looming, Liberal MPs to return to Ottawa to plot election readiness

With an election looming, Liberal MPs to return to Ottawa to plot election readiness

The national Liberal caucus is meeting on Thursday and Friday on the Hill, with regional caucus meetings to start on...

Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton Thursday: sources

Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton Thursday: sources

Barring a major surprise to shift his plans, Mark Carney is expected to launch his Liberal leadership campaign on Jan...

‘Anything’s possible now’: Liberal MPs shift from ‘hopelessness to optimism’ after Trudeau bows out, though this could fade without the ‘right’ leader

‘Anything’s possible now’: Liberal MPs shift from ‘hopelessness to optimism’ after Trudeau bows out, though this could fade without the ‘right’ leader

Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week that he would not lead the party in the next election, Liberal...

Liberal leadership candidates can pay $350,000 entry fee in instalments, but unclear if any portion is refundable

Liberal leadership candidates can pay $350,000 entry fee in instalments, but unclear if any portion is refundable

The Liberal Party has set the highest entry fee for a leadership election in Canadian history, which can be paid...

‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership

‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership

Liberal MP Judy Sgro says she's 'doing everything' she can to get a 'draft Dominic' LeBlanc movement going to change...

PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership

PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership

Several senior cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government are considering running for the Liberal leadership as he prepares...

Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership

Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership

After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s much-anticipated announcement on the morning of Jan. 6 that he will resign as prime minister...

If Trudeau announces he’s stepping down, expect another cabinet shuffle, say Liberal sources

If Trudeau announces he’s stepping down, expect another cabinet shuffle, say Liberal sources

If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will step down when Liberals meet for a special caucus meeting this coming...

‘He knows it just as we do’: internal emails show Liberal MPs speculating about Trudeau’s expected resignation and the roadmap ahead

‘He knows it just as we do’: internal emails show Liberal MPs speculating about Trudeau’s expected resignation and the roadmap ahead

Stepping down as Liberal leader is the 'only way forward' for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says Liberal MP Judy Sgro...

Liberal MP Chahal urges Trudeau to stop ‘needless reflection’ and resign, accusing ‘cabal’ around Trudeau of a ‘reckless strategy’ of ‘mutual political destruction’

Liberal MP Chahal urges Trudeau to stop ‘needless reflection’ and resign, accusing ‘cabal’ around Trudeau of a ‘reckless strategy’ of ‘mutual political destruction’

Alberta Liberal MP George Chahal has sent a letter to his 152 caucus colleagues urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to...

As Trudeau reflects on his political future, a flurry of post-Trudeau leadership politics already unfolding behind the scenes

As Trudeau reflects on his political future, a flurry of post-Trudeau leadership politics already unfolding behind the scenes

Some Liberals are already ‘jockeying’ for the interim leader’s position, say Liberal MPs. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reflects on...

With Trudeau reflecting on his future, some senior cabinet ministers, including national campaign co-chair Ferrada, said to be exploring other options, say Liberal sources

With Trudeau reflecting on his future, some senior cabinet ministers, including national campaign co-chair Ferrada, said to be exploring other options, say Liberal sources

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is consulting his most trusted political aides about his future, say some Liberal sources. Following Chrystia...

‘He’s in big trouble,’ and after Monday evening’s emergency caucus meeting, all eyes are on Trudeau’s next move, say some Liberal MPs

‘He’s in big trouble,’ and after Monday evening’s emergency caucus meeting, all eyes are on Trudeau’s next move, say some Liberal MPs

Following Monday evening’s emergency national caucus meeting where Liberal MPs expressed their concerns about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership and...

PM Trudeau appears to have reached a decision about his future, but he’s not yet prepared to announce it, say some Liberal MPs

PM Trudeau appears to have reached a decision about his future, but he’s not yet prepared to announce it, say some Liberal MPs

Unlike the Oct. 23 national Liberal caucus meeting, at Monday's national caucus meeting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ‘absorbed the message’...

PMO considers reviving Canada-U.S. relations war room, says a senior government source

PMO considers reviving Canada-U.S. relations war room, says a senior government source

Some PMO officials working on Canada-U.S. file include chief of staff Katie Telford, deputy chief of staff Brian Clow, senior...

To address Trump’s border concerns, feds expected to spend more than $1-billion: senior government source

To address Trump’s border concerns, feds expected to spend more than $1-billion: senior government source

In the next cabinet shuffle expected later this month or next, U.S.-Canada relations will be a key factor in Prime...

Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques

Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques

If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had consulted his caucus and cabinet before unveiling the two-month GST holiday and $250 payments...

PCO clerk subject of human rights complaint over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

PCO clerk subject of human rights complaint over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Some members of the federal public service have questioned Privy Council Office Clerk John Hannaford’s neutrality following his decision to...

Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

As Canada braces for significant shifts in its relationship with its largest trading partner and neighbour following Donald Trump’s inauguration...

Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions

Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions

As some Liberal caucus members push for a secret ballot on Justin Trudeau’s leadership, the Prime Minister’s Office and the...

Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders

Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders

The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms...

B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation

B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation

Two-term B.C. Liberal MP Patrick Weiler read out a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the party’s national caucus...

Liberal MPs say ‘anything is possible’ at caucus meeting ahead of expected leadership challenge

Liberal MPs say ‘anything is possible’ at caucus meeting ahead of expected leadership challenge

Some Liberal MPs say they are expecting a boisterous national caucus meeting discussing their leader’s future following a preview at...

Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says MP Casey

Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says MP Casey

Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay...

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

After nine years in power, and polling 20 points behind the Conservatives for more than a year, Prime Minister Justin...

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin...

‘Enough is enough’: nervous Liberal MPs push for Trudeau’s exit before the next election

‘Enough is enough’: nervous Liberal MPs push for Trudeau’s exit before the next election

As some in the Liberal caucus organize a call for the prime minister’s resignation, a number of former Liberal MPs...

Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face

Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face

Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: 'If you're like me and you were wondering...

Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players

Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players

The growing support for the Bloc Québécois poses a challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals as it will pave...

Rodriguez stepping down triggers speculation about cabinet shuffle

Rodriguez stepping down triggers speculation about cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Transport Minister and Quebec lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign his cabinet position on Thursday...

Heritage Minister St-Onge makes history as first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave

Heritage Minister St-Onge makes history as first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave

In a historic step forward for LGBTQ+ representation and work-life balance in federal politics, Canada’s federal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge...

Liberal MPs unclear about party’s strategy for 2025 at final summer retreat before next federal election

Liberal MPs unclear about party’s strategy for 2025 at final summer retreat before next federal election

If the Liberals lose the Montreal byelection on Sept. 16, more MPs will speak up criticizing their leadership, say some...

Only pushback from members will drive party leadership to loosen grip on nominations, say campaign veterans

Only pushback from members will drive party leadership to loosen grip on nominations, say campaign veterans

To ensure free, fair, and transparent nomination contests, rank-and-file party members must communicate an unequivocal message to their respective leadership...

Liberal caucus off to B.C. for annual summer retreat to brainstorm fall parliamentary game plan

Liberal caucus off to B.C. for annual summer retreat to brainstorm fall parliamentary game plan

Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski says the caucus needs to discuss 'how to address people's dissatisfaction with our direction as the...

Top Liberals internally temper expectations on high-stakes byelection in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.

Top Liberals internally temper expectations on high-stakes byelection in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.

Following the surprise loss of the Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont., back in June, top Liberals are now cautiously...

Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal and U.S. engagement top items on cabinet retreat agenda

Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal and U.S. engagement top items on cabinet retreat agenda

Against the backdrop of a record number of Atlantic Canadians voicing dissatisfaction with the Liberal government’s performance, Prime Minister Justin...

Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months

Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months

A closely contested byelection is expected in the swing riding of Halifax, N.S., when the seat becomes vacant this month...

With Halifax cabinet retreat quickly approaching, MPs and staffers eagerly await for anticipated shuffle

With Halifax cabinet retreat quickly approaching, MPs and staffers eagerly await for anticipated shuffle

With the Aug. 25-27 Halifax, N.S., cabinet retreat around the corner, backbench Liberal MPs, staffers, and insiders say they are...

Rodriguez’s speculative Quebec Liberal leadership bid not a question of if but when, say Liberal sources

Rodriguez’s speculative Quebec Liberal leadership bid not a question of if but when, say Liberal sources

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s office is downplaying speculation that he’s seriously considering jumping into Quebec provincial politics, but sources...

‘It could be a great night for the NDP’: potential byelection wins could trigger end of Lib-NDP agreement, say political players

‘It could be a great night for the NDP’: potential byelection wins could trigger end of Lib-NDP agreement, say political players

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called two byelections in vacant ridings in Quebec and Manitoba, and some are predicting the...

Trudeau needs a compelling narrative on why he wants a fourth term, say political insiders

Trudeau needs a compelling narrative on why he wants a fourth term, say political insiders

Since the June 24 byelection loss, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has left a communications vacuum that needs to be filled...

Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet before retreat, say Liberal sources

Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet before retreat, say Liberal sources

With MPs demanding a change in the front bench, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet before...

‘It’s all out war now’: Liberal MPs, senior Grits predict a ‘volatile’ summer with ‘lots of political games’ and ‘machinations’ at the ‘rockiest’ time of Trudeau’s leadership

‘It’s all out war now’: Liberal MPs, senior Grits predict a ‘volatile’ summer with ‘lots of political games’ and ‘machinations’ at the ‘rockiest’ time of Trudeau’s leadership

If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to shuffle his cabinet or make any changes to his team of senior political...

Upcoming Montreal byelection will be ‘a pretty important stay-or-go indicator’ for PM Trudeau, say political insiders and MPs

Upcoming Montreal byelection will be ‘a pretty important stay-or-go indicator’ for PM Trudeau, say political insiders and MPs

In the aftermath of the Liberals’ devastating byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont., on June 24, all eyes are now...

Trudeau can’t fight Poilievre and internal dissent at the same time, say some MPs and political insiders

Trudeau can’t fight Poilievre and internal dissent at the same time, say some MPs and political insiders

If Trudeau does not stay on as party leader, longtime Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux says he may not seek re-election...

Liberal MP Chahal among nine MPs demanding ‘immediate’ caucus meeting to discuss ‘extremely concerning’ byelection loss

Liberal MP Chahal among nine MPs demanding ‘immediate’ caucus meeting to discuss ‘extremely concerning’ byelection loss

Nine Liberal MPs have signed a letter demanding their national caucus chair arrange an immediate, in-person meeting to discuss the...

Liberal MPs Long and McDonald call for change in party leadership: ‘we need new leadership and a new direction’

Liberal MPs Long and McDonald call for change in party leadership: ‘we need new leadership and a new direction’

At least two Liberal backbenchers are calling for change at the top. In an email to his caucus colleagues sent...

Caucus disquiet grows after Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection upset as Liberals face ‘catastrophic loss’ with status quo

Caucus disquiet grows after Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection upset as Liberals face ‘catastrophic loss’ with status quo

For the Trudeau government, the writing has been on the wall since November, and ‘despite their best efforts, they haven't...

Calgary Liberal MP Chahal trying to ‘build coalition of support’ to stop deportation of truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Calgary Liberal MP Chahal trying to ‘build coalition of support’ to stop deportation of truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal is seeking support from his colleagues and is planning on travelling across the country to...

‘Crappy’ polling numbers make some Liberal MPs uneasy about electoral prospects, but still consider next election ‘worth fighting’

‘Crappy’ polling numbers make some Liberal MPs uneasy about electoral prospects, but still consider next election ‘worth fighting’

Odds are stacked against the governing Liberals, making some MPs “nervous” and “uneasy” about the next election, but caucus members...

Trudeau internally announces provincial campaign co-chairs for next election, Liberal sources say

Trudeau internally announces provincial campaign co-chairs for next election, Liberal sources say

The next federal election is 18 months away, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already internally announced the names of...

Pro-Palestinian student protests on university campuses further complicate electoral calculus for left-of-centre parties, say Liberal MPs

Pro-Palestinian student protests on university campuses further complicate electoral calculus for left-of-centre parties, say Liberal MPs

The ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at university campuses across the country are making the electoral calculus even more complicated among left-of-centre...

If Trudeau stays, he needs one ‘last reboot’ this summer, say Liberal MPs, pollsters, and political insiders

If Trudeau stays, he needs one ‘last reboot’ this summer, say Liberal MPs, pollsters, and political insiders

With the Liberals 21 points behind in the polls, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will need to “supercharge his front bench”...

Liberal MP Chagger steps down as chair of powerful Procedure and House Affairs Committee

Liberal MP Chagger steps down as chair of powerful Procedure and House Affairs Committee

After heading the House of Commons’ influential Procedure and House Affairs Committee for two-and-a-half years, three-term Liberal MP Bardish Chagger...