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Benjamin Lopez Steven
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NEW: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Liberals’ gun buyback program will be rolled out across Canada as a report from a pilot in Nova Scotia suggests low turnout. The pilot may have only met ~10% of its target. #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Gun buyback program will launch nationally, minister says, as pilot report suggests low turnout | CBC News
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government’s gun buyback program will be rolled out across Canada as a report from a pilot project in Nova Scotia suggests low turnout.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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BREAKING: PM Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to launch negotiations toward a new trade deal called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, according to a senior government official. #canpoli #cdnpoli #India #canada

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Carney, Modi agree to launch negotiations on new Canada-India trade deal: source | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to launch negotiations toward a new trade deal called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, according to a seni...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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NEW: Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on her interests. #cdnpoli #canpoli #abpoli

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Alberta premier ‘cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: Chrétien | CBC News
Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on he...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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One more! Despite blowback from Trump over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad, politicians all the way from the municipal to the federal level are backing Ford’s approach and won’t say the ad was a mistake. #cdnpoli #canpoli #uspoli #Ontario

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Despite Trump's anger, Canadian politicians won't say Ontario's anti-tariff ad was a mistake | CBC News
Although an Ontario government anti-tariff advertisement has shredded Canada-U.S. trade talks, Canadian officials all the way from the municipal to the federal level are backing Ontario Premier Doug F...
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October 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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NEW from Sarina Mohan and me: Democratic Senator Tim Kaine says Trump’s Canada outrage over an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government is “a temper tantrum” that will blow over — but it’s embarrassing for the United States. #uspoli #cdnpoli #canpoli

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Trump’s outrage toward Canada ‘super childish behaviour,’ says U.S. Democratic senator | CBC News
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says U.S. President Donald Trump’s outrage toward Canada over an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government is “a temper tantrum” that will blow over — b...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on social media he will be increasing “the Tariff on Canada” by 10% “over and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontario government. #cdnpoli #canpoli #USPolitics

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Trump says he's raising 'tariff on Canada' by 10% 'over and above what they are paying now' | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on social media he will be increasing “the Tariff on Canada” by 10 per cent “over and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontar...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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NEW: Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president "does not care much about the rule of law," and that "could cause a lot of problems south of the border." #cdnpoli #canpoli #USPoli

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Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, warns former prime minister Jean Chrétien | CBC News
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president "does not care much about the rule of law," and that "could cause a lot of problems...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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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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September 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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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September 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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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September 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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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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September 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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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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September 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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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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September 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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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September 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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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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August 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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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August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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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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August 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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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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August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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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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July 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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"healthy life" what about the emotional toll of never getting to eat a hot dog
gammacounter.bsky.social 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...
July 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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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July 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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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July 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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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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July 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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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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July 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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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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July 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM