23 hours ago Trump parle d’user de «force économique» pour annexer le Canada, Ottawa réplique

«Jamais, au grand jamais, le Canada fera partie des États-Unis», a réagi Justin Trudeau.

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22 minutes ago 10/3 podcast: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada

After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down… eventually. Despite some wanting a winter election, Trudeau announced he would be staying on until a new Liberal leader was chosen, and that parliament would be put on hold till late March. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples and […]

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13 hours ago Here are the things Canadians are spending money on during GST holiday

With Canada's GST holiday in full swing, Canadians are sharing what they're purchasing to make the most of the two-month tax break.In November, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the GST cut on groceries and other items heading into the busy and costly gift-giving season."In just a few days, essential items will be tax-free in Canada," he shared. "Takeout for dinner. Your morning coffee. Diapers and winter snow pants for your kids. All tax-free for the next two months."Some of the highlights from the list of products include groceries, beer and wine, restaurant meals (dine-in, takeout, or delivery), essential childcare items, and even Christmas trees. You can find the full list of items eligible for the GST cut here.The tax break started on December 14 and will end on February 15.With that in mind, Canadians took to Reddit, sharing ideas on how to truly take advantage of the GST break and save as much money as they can."I bought a couple cases of b...

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25 hours ago Fate of Canada's capital gains tax hike uncertain after Parliament prorogued

The fate of the capital gains tax hike is uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to resign and prorogue Parliament.Proposed changes to the capital gains tax were announced by the federal government in its budget last April and introduced as a ways and means motion in the House of Commons in June. The bill did not pass due to pushback from the Conservatives.The tax hike would impact a small portion (0.13 per cent) of the wealthy population. According to the government, the inclusion rate would be increased from one-half to two-thirds for any Canadian individual or corporation that makes over $250,000 per year in capital gains."An increased Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption would ensure most middle-class entrepreneurs won't pay more tax because of these changes, and the new Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive would encourage entrepreneurs to invest in capital-intensive and high-growth sectors," reads a news release from Canada's department of finance.A previous article cov...

Economics

7 hours ago Letters January 8, 2025: ‘Immortalizing Trudeau’s a frightening thought.’

Bronzed for eternity It was announced today that two statues of Justin Trudeau will be erected in Canada. The first will be at the Manitoba/Ontario border and it will face west and the other will be at the Alberta/B.C. border and face east. Both bronzes will stand 150 meters tall, alongside the TransCanada Highway. Most […]

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27 hours ago With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau’s request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister. The move means the legislative agenda will be reset once the House of Commons reconvenes in March […]

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3 hours ago Dominic LeBlanc says he will not run to replace Trudeau as Liberal leader

Dominic LeBlanc said he was going to turn his full attention to co-ordinating a response to the incoming Donald Trump administration's threat of tariffs on Canada.

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26 hours ago How can Canada tackle Trump tariffs, border security during prorogation?

Prorogation means planned new spending, like the $1.3 billion announced last month in the federal government's new border security plan, is in limbo.

Economics

3 hours ago Le ministre LeBlanc ferme la porte à une candidature à la chefferie du Parti libéral

La liste des successeurs potentiels de Justin Trudeau perd un prétendant.

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27 hours ago Here’s how capital gains tax changes will work after Parliament prorogued

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his pending resignation and prorogued Parliament, planned changes to how capital gains will be taxed were left in limbo.

Economics

20 hours ago Jimmy Carter honoured in D.C. ahead of state funeral, Trudeau to attend

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he will attend former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.

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21 hours ago Sophie Gregoire Trudeau shares cryptic messages as PM’s career implodes

Following Justin Trudeau’s long-awaited announcement that he will (eventually) step down as Canada’s Liberal leader and prime minister, his ex-wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau appeared to be living her best life. Trudeau will be sticking around for a couple of months at the very least, putting himself first, the Liberal party second and the country last, […]

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21 hours ago OPINION: Trudeau reverses Chrétien’s legacy by rapidly expanding federal bureaucracy

Over the next weeks and months, there will be much discussion about Justin Trudeau’s legacy as prime minister. To provide some context, it’s worth comparing Trudeau’s fiscal record with that of another long-serving Liberal prime minister — Jean Chrétien. In the early 1990s, Canada’s federal finances were in shambles. Thanks to years of large budget […]

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22 hours ago These 10 key decisions will shape Justin Trudeau’s economic legacy — for better or worse

The Financial Post looks back at the crucial events in the outgoing prime minister's nine-year tenure

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23 hours ago Saskatchewan premier, producers react to Trudeau’s resignation announcement

With Justin Trudeau’s resignation Monday, Saskatchewan producers are concerned over what will happen with the Capital Gains Tax.

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23 hours ago No ‘snowball’s chance in hell,’ Trudeau says, after Trump threatens ‘economic force’ to take Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quick to counter Trump's assertion in a sharp rebuke on X

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24 hours ago CBC’s Rosie Barton ripped over ‘crying’ while reporting on Justin Trudeau’s resignation plan

While Monday was a day celebrated by many in Canada and around the world, there were others who were devastated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will be stepping down as Liberal leader and PM. Rosie Barton, the CBC’s chief political correspondent, appeared to have tears in her eyes as she reported on […]

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25 hours ago B.C. Premier David Eby holds press conference 1 day after Trudeau’s resignation

B.C. Premier David Eby is holding a press conference on Tuesday morning, one day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party.

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26 hours ago WARMINGTON: As clock ticks on Trudeau and TikTok’s futures, Mr. Wonderful lobbies at Mar

Tick Tock for Trudeau and tick tock for TikTok! Kevin O’Leary has made it his mission to bring down one and to try to save the other. First, we will talk about his mission to get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau into retirement. “It can’t happen fast enough,” he told me. “Every Canadian should be working […]

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27 hours ago Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the phone Monday after the prime minister announced he would resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader […]

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30 hours ago Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options

OTTAWA — As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau’s successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray — including former central banker Mark Carney. The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he […]

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32 hours ago Doug Ford evades early election questions amid ‘uncertainty’ of Trudeau resignation

Ford was asked repeatedly if the threat of tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's resignation would push him to rule out an early election in 2025.

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38 hours ago Voici sept scandales qui ont marqué le passage de Justin Trudeau au pouvoir

Voici une liste de sept scandales qui ont marqué le passage de Justin Trudeau à la tête du gouvernement du Canada.

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38 hours ago Démission de Justin Trudeau: d'autres premiers ministres canadiens l'ont fait

Il sera le neuvième premier ministre de l'histoire canadienne à quitter ses fonctions avant une élection.

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42 hours ago Clinging to power while finding a new leader is a favoured strategy for B.C. political parties

Vaughn Palmer: Expect Christy Clark to push that point if she runs to replace Justin Trudeau

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43 hours ago «Justin est toujours dans mon cœur!»: le premier ministre démissionnaire compte encore des partisans dans sa circonscription

L’amour de certains électeurs pour Justin Trudeau a décidément la couenne dure.

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