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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 20d

One more! Champagne says "Canada should be prepared for a generational investment" as Liberals tee up next budget. Conservatives are waiting for clarity before deciding on support. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Canada should be ready for 'generational investment,' Champagne says ahead of budget | CBC News

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says that “Canada should be prepared for a generational investment” as the federal government tees up its next budget, set to be presented in November.

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 20d

BREAKING: Canada officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from PM Mark Carney's office released Sunday morning. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel | CBC News

Canada now officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark ...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 21d

NEW: Canadian politicians, experts are pushing back against U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra's frustration over the anti-American sentiment he's seen in Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump hit the world with tariffs. #cdnpoli #cdnpoli #uspoli

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Canadian politicians, experts push back against U.S. ambassador's anti-Americanism concerns | CBC News

Canadian politicians and experts are pushing back against U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra’s frustration over the anti-American sentiment he’s seen in Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump hit the wor...

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 25d

New from me. On Carney v. Poilievre and the first day of the fall sitting.

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ANALYSIS | Carney and Poilievre exchange pleasantries, then resume an epic debate | CBC News

Pierre Poilievre was back in his happy place. Mark Carney was back in the prime minister's seat. Between them lay 396 centimetres of green carpet and the future of the country.

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 27d

One more! Govt. House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Pierre Poilievre are laying out their parties' priorities before Parliament returns tomorrow.

MacKinnon said an October budget is coming and the deficit will be "substantial." #cdnpoli #canpoli #Canada

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Liberals, Conservatives lay out fall priorities as parties gear up for House of Commons return | CBC News

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are laying out their parties' priorities ahead of Parliament's return on Monday for its fall session.

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 27d

NEW: Energy Minister Tim Hodgson pushes back against Conservative critiques that PM's major projects list isn't special because some projects were already far in development.

Plus, reaction from Alto CEO about being in the second group. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Feds defend recommending 'nation-building projects' already far along in development | CBC News

The federal government announced this week the five major projects it intends to fast-track. Now, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is pushing back against Conservative critiques that the list is nothing sp...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · 29d

NEW: Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in the U.S. and Canada following the fatal shooting of an American right-wing activist. #cdnpoli #canpoli

He sat down for an in-studio interview with @cathcullen.bsky.social

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Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in Canada, U.S. | CBC News

Pierre Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in the U.S. and Canada following the fatal shooting of an American right-wing activist. The Conservative leader beli...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Aug 29

NEW: Poilievre is calling on feds to amend the Criminal Code so use of force is presumed reasonable against a person who illegally enters a house and poses a threat to those inside -- similar to castle laws in other countries. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Poilievre calls for more legal protection for Canadians defending homes from intruders | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to amend the Criminal Code so that use of force is presumed reasonable against a person who illegally enters a house and poses...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW: Canada's sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to probe systemic abuse in sports. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Canada's sports system is 'broken' and suffers from widespread abuse: Federal commission | CBC News

The Canadian sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to pro...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Aug 15

NEW from my colleague Darren Major — Carney will travel to Mexico for a visit on Sept. 18. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Carney to visit Mexico next month as both countries navigate tense U.S. relations | CBC News

Both Mexico and Canada have been subject to tariffs and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump since he was re-elected.

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Aug 4

EXCLUSIVE: The CAF made their first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza on Monday using their own aircraft — delivering 9,800 kilograms of aid to Palestinians, according to Global Affairs Canada.

CBC's Susan Ormiston had access to the Canadian effort.

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Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time | CBC News

The Canadian Armed Forces made their first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza on Monday using their own aircraft — delivering 9,800 kilograms of aid to Palestinians, according to Global Affairs Canada.

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 29

My day at work. #cdnpoli #KatyPerry #JustinTrudeau

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Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry spotted dining together at high-end Montreal restaurant | CBC News

International pop superstar Katy Perry and former prime minister Justin Trudeau were spotted together Monday night at a restaurant in the city's Plateau neighbourhood, an encounter that caused a "roar...

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · Jul 28

"healthy life" what about the emotional toll of never getting to eat a hot dog

Alan @gammacounter.bsky.social · Jul 26

“Eating one hot dog and bun results in the loss of 27-36 minutes of healthy life.” www.cnn.com/2021/08/27/h...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 20

NEW: Howard Lutnick dismissing the question of whether US-Canada free trade is dead, calling the notion "silly" because many CDN goods enter the US tariff-free under CUSMA.

But in the same breath, he suggested tariffs on Canada are staying for now. #cdnpoli #USPolitics

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U.S. commerce secretary dismisses question that free trade with Canada is dead | CBC News

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the question of whether U.S. free trade with Canada is dead, calling the notion “silly” because a substantial amount of Canadian goods enter the U.S. t...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 17

NEW: A top union leader says Poilievre's claim that he lost his seat because of his pledge to cut the public service is "simplistic" and should also be attributed to voters linking the Conservative leader to Trump. @cathcullen.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics

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Did federal workers cost Poilievre his job? Top union boss says it's more about Trump | CBC News

A major union leader says Pierre Poilievre’s claim that he lost his seat because of his pledge to cut the public service is “simplistic” and should also be attributed to voters linking the Conservativ...

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Brodie Fenlon @brodiefenlon.bsky.social · Jul 12

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre granted Catherine Cullen his first national English interview with CBC News since becoming party leader in the fall of 2022 www.cbc.ca/news/politic... and you can find the full interview this weekend at CBC’s The House www.cbc.ca/radio/thehouse

Canada needs a U.S. trade deal but shouldn't have set a negotiation deadline, says Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump “...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 11

EXCLUSIVE: Pierre Poilievre tells CBC's The House that Canada needs a US trade deal, but it shouldn't have set a deadline for negotiations since Trump will leverage the pressure.

His first English CBC News interview since becoming CPC leader. #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics

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Canada needs a U.S. trade deal but shouldn't have set a negotiation deadline, says Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump “...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 6

NEW: Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs is set to expire Wednesday.

Canada was spared from that round of levies, but some trade experts are still concerned the U.S. president hasn't landed many deals and may try and get more concessions from Canada to declare a win.

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Trump's global tariff pause expires Wednesday. What's at stake for Canada? | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump’s three-month pause on his sweeping global tariffs is set to expire in just a few days. Ahead of the deadline, some trade experts say Canada still faces big risks despite a...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jul 5

NEW: A group of NDP organizers and former MPs want supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations because several ridings can’t get rebates on campaign expenses due to the NDP’s dismal election performance. #cdnpoli

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Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations | CBC News

A group of NDP organizers and former MPs are asking supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations, claiming hundreds of ridings cannot get tax rebates on campaig...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jun 30

NEW: Carney has announced a byelection will be held on Aug. 18 in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, setting the stage for Pierre Poilievre to potentially return to the House of Commons. #cdnpoli

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Federal byelection called for Aug. 18 in Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding | CBC News

A federal byelection will be held in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot on Aug. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced, setting the stage for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre'...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jun 30

BREAKING: Canada is rescinding the digital services tax just days after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded its removal and cut off Canada-U.S. trade talks.

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Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance trade discussions with the United States | CBC News

The federal government announced late Sunday evening it is rescinding the digital services tax, days after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded it gone and cut off Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Jun 15

Clever Strava drawings a perfect intersection of art, fitness and road rash. B.C. cyclist Janine Strong creates massive GPS-tracked sketches around the world, by @jjadams.bsky.social vancouversun.com/news/strava-... via @vancouversun.bsky.social #cycling

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW: The federal government is rolling out the Canada Strong Pass on Friday, which gives Canadians and tourists free access to national parks and historic sites.

Plus, young people between 18-24 years old get a 25% discount on Via Rail tickets. #cdnpoli

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Federal government unveils Canada Strong Pass to promote domestic tourism and travel | CBC News

Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday morning that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass later this week, a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's h...

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Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jun 15

Of note to Albertans: as host jurisdiction of the G7 conference, Smith said she’s allowed to request a bilateral meeting with a world leader.

Smith told @RosieBarton she’s asked for Australian PM Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba #abpoli #cdnpoli

Benjamin Lopez Steven @benlopezsteven.bsky.social · Jun 15

One more to wrap the weekend!

Danielle Smith says she likes Ottawa’s plan to cut approval times of major infrastructure projects down to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence." #cdnpolitics #abpoli

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Alberta premier says she likes Ottawa's speedy plan for infrastructure project approvals | CBC News

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she likes the federal government’s plan to reduce the approval times of major infrastructure projects to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislatio...

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