Tag: Justin Trudeau

John Robson: Increasing Government Intervention in Economy Won’t Fix Cost-of-Living Crisis

Commentary Whatever is to be done about Canada’s economic problems? Actually, you don’t need to worry because (a) we don’t have any problems given the wisdom and compassion of those in charge, and (b) they just fixed those problems with more of what caused them. If you follow politics closely, including its rhetorical aspect, then…


Video Shows Trudeau Singing Queen Anthem ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Ahead of Queen’s Funeral

A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The Prime Minister’s Office says that after dinner on Saturday, Trudeau and other members of the Canadian delegation gathered after dinner for a sing-along. In a…


Trudeau Responds to Question on Reports of Canada Lifting Remaining COVID Restrictions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not confirm nor deny whether he’s about to lift much of the remaining federal COVID-19 restrictions after several media reports predicted as much in recent days. “Every step of the way through this pandemic we’ve been guided by evidence, by facts, by the best counsel of experts—international and across Canada—with…


Sex Assault Trial Starts for Military Officer Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s sexual assault trial is scheduled to begin in a Gatineau courthouse this morning. The trial comes more than a year after the senior military officer was abruptly removed as head of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign in May 2021. Fortin was later charged with one count of sexual assault in August…


Former PM Stephen Harper Invested Into Order of Canada in London

If Shakespeare thought misery acquaints people with strange bedfellows, he may well agree that mourning a cherished monarch may also bridge some political divides. At least temporarily. Such was the case Sunday in London, when former prime minister Stephen Harper was invested into the Order of Canada while three of his previous political nemeses looked…


Trudeau Meets With Truss, Other World Leaders Ahead of Queen’s Funeral

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met his British counterpart and other world leaders in London on Sunday, as talk of the economy and the war in Ukraine took their place alongside the sombre preparations for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Trudeau spent about 40 minutes at 10 Downing Street early in the afternoon for a meeting with Liz…


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Attends Queen’s Lying-in-State, Meets King Charles III

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped to view Queen Elizabeth’s casket and met with King Charles III in London on Saturday, as people from around the world gather ahead of the queen’s funeral. The royal family confirmed King Charles met with Trudeau as well as Anthony Albanese of Australia, Philip Davis of the Bahamas, Andrew Holness…


Trudeau Announces $4.5B Inflation Relief Package for Low-Income Earners

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new inflation relief measures today geared toward low-income families. “Today we are announcing additional, targeted, new measures that will support the middle class and people working hard to join it,” Trudeau said during a press conference in St. Andrews, N.B. on Sept. 13. “These will be the very first pieces of…


Trudeau on the Attack After Poilievre’s Win, Defends Liberals’ Policies

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted to Pierre Poilievre’s win as the new Conservative Party leader on Sept. 12 by defending his own record and attacking the new Tory leader and his policies. “Now is not the time for politicians to exploit fears and to pit people one against the other,” Trudeau said before congratulating Poilievre…


John Robson: Critics of Constitutional Monarchies Should Be Careful What They Wish For

Commentary Before the tributes to Queen Elizabeth II were even done, there were those who swooped in with calls for Canada and other realms finally to become republics, and worse. To which I say be careful what you wish for. In two ways. First, there were some mind-bogglingly offensive statements on Her Majesty’s passing, including…