Tag: Justin Trudeau

Anthony Furey: A Rough Year Ahead for Justin Trudeau

Commentary Back during the lead-up to the 2019 federal election, a number of observers remarked that Justin Trudeau’s first four years as prime minister had been long ones. He’d already racked up a lot of scandals and carried more baggage than other leaders after a single term. However true that was then, it’s even more…


Poilievre Says Federal Bail Policies Need to Be Reversed in Light of Police Officer’s Killing

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Dec. 30 that the Liberal government’s reform of bail policies have made the country less safe and should be reversed in light of the death of a police officer at the alleged hands of a repeat offender. Canada should “keep the small number of repeat habitual violent offenders…


Trudeau Answers Vox Populi Questions From Twitter, Focuses on Defending Record

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded on Dec. 29 to some of the questions he received on Twitter after he posted a video two weeks prior asking for them, with him focusing on driving key messages on live policy issues and debates. “I asked for your questions, and you did not hold back – thanks for…


Trudeau Called to to Testify in Court on Gravel-Throwing Incident During 2021 Campaign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been reportedly served with a subpoena to testify in court in relation to a protest in which pebbles were thrown at him during his 2021 campaign tour in London, Ontario. London police had charged the 25-year-old suspect, Shane Marshall, with one count of assault with a weapon for reportedly throwing…


Trudeau Called to Testify in Court on Gravel-Throwing Incident During 2021 Campaign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been reportedly served with a subpoena to testify in court in relation to a protest in which pebbles were thrown at him during his 2021 campaign tour in London, Ontario. London police had charged the 25-year-old suspect, Shane Marshall, with one count of assault with a weapon for reportedly throwing…


Nearly Half of Canadians Want a Federal Election in 2023: Poll

Nearly half of Canadians say they want a federal election in 2023, a new poll finds, and a slim majority indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down as Liberal leader in the new year. Conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Global News, the poll shows that 49 percent of Canadians hope for a…


Trudeau Unsure Whether Canada Should Produce Medicine Domestically

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s unsure whether the solution to address the shortages of children’s medication would be to start producing them domestically, with the issue now dragging over several months. “I don’t know offhand if it is the right thing for Canada to be starting producing these particular pills or whether it’s just…


Trudeau Says No Elections in 2023, No Meeting With Premiers Unless Agreed Upon Deal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a year-end interview with a Quebec TV station on Dec. 20 dismissed the idea that elections could take place next year and said he wouldn’t meet with premiers on health care unless a deal has already been struck. “No, no, no,” Trudeau told TVA Nouvelles when asked about the possibility…


Trudeau Says No Election in 2023, No Meeting With Premiers Unless Agreed-Upon Deal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a year-end interview with a Quebec TV station on Dec. 20 dismissed the idea that a federal election could take place next year and said he wouldn’t meet with premiers on health care unless a deal has already been struck. “No, no, no,” Trudeau told TVA Nouvelles when asked about…


Trudeau to Attend ‘Three Amigos’ Summit as US Expands Challenge Under Trade Deal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to Mexico City for a North American Leaders’ Summit taking place Jan. 10, his office announced Tuesday. The annual “Three Amigos” meeting will see Trudeau sitting down with United States President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Trudeau’s office said the meeting will focus…