As Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs, revived Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee meets weekly
Donald Trump’s threats to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods going into the U.S. present a massive challenge, but could also be an opportunity for the embattled Trudeau government to exceed very low expectations, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recently announced measures to address affordability are ‘well intentioned misfires,’ as they are going to ‘hurt’ the Liberals more than ‘help’ them, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie
Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head
Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just another problem for the Trudeau government hen it doesn’t need more self-inflicted problems.
Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders
The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the cross-border relationship.
Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’ commenting on Trump’s election as president
Branding Pierre Poilievre as ‘Canada’s Trump’ is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile, pundit Scott Reid urges every Liberal to read Kyla Ronellenfitsch’s piece, ‘So goddamned smart.’
Trudeau in ‘survival’ mode as Treasury Board President Anand takes on transport after Rodriguez resignation: Bricker
Liberal-turned-Indendent MP Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation from cabinet Thursday sparked a same-day mini shuffle.
