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Justin Trudeau’s Resignation Begins Race For Liberal Party Leadership
After nine years in power, current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 6 that he was resigning as Canada’s prime minister, effective immediately after the Liberal Party chooses a new leader. During his resignation speech, Trudeau discussed his fight for Canada’s people and interests, and his belief that an election where he is on the ballot would not be a fair one.
Trump Proposes 25 Per Cent Tariff On All Canadian Goods
US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose a 25 per cent tax — better known as a tariff — on all trades with Canada, sparking concern in Canada’s political sphere.
Trudeau Introduces a Renters’ Bill of Rights
On Mar. 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights. The bill aims to address the urgent need for affordable rental accommodations nationwide.
OPINION | Should Trudeau Run in the Next Election?
Trudeau is willing to gracefully hand over the country, tied up nicely in a bow, to a leader as divisive as Pierre Poilievre. The prime minister is choosing to take his party down the losing path solely because he says he “could not be the man I am” without staying on as party leader.
ANALYSIS | Is Trudeau Going to Call an Election in 2024?
After nine years in power and three election wins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been staring down many issues in Canada recently, including generation-high interest rates, the housing crisis, and his lowest approval ratings ever. Because the 2021 election was called prematurely, Canadians are not yet scheduled to go back to the polls until October 2025.
What is the Emergencies Act, and Why is it in the News Again?
Throughout February 2022, what started as a peaceful protest by Canadian truckers turned into nearly a month of rallying and blockades across Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act, a statute that grants the federal government additional powers in times of emergency. Canada’s federal court recently ruled that Trudeau’s invocation of the Act was unconstitutional.
Jewish and Muslim Canadians Unsatisfied with Trudeau’s Response to Israel–Hamas War
As the Israel–Hamas war enters its third month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior cabinet members have been struggling to deliver messaging that will please a divided public and slow rising antisemitic and Islamophobic violence, while providing support for the dozens of Canadians still in Gaza.
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96: Her Death and Legacy
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 at the time of her passing. Being the longest-serving British monarch in history, she was the monarch of 32 countries during her reign, witnessing massive social change.
Trudeau was Reelected. Now What?
Back in September, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government was elected once again as a minority government. Since then, much has happened in Trudeau’s third term.
ANALYSIS: A Deeper Look at Canada’s 44th Election
17 million votes, 338 ridings, and $600 million. On September 20, Canadians headed to the polls, following a snap election called by the Prime Minister in mid-August.