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Protesters chase Trudeau out of Belleville
An event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was cut short in Belleville, Ont., today after nearly 100 protesters surrounded him and his motorcade.
Trudeau was in the city to mark the seventh anniversary of the Liberal government's Child Care Benefit, to meet with the mayor and to visit a farmers' market.
Trudeau was set to meet with about 10 vendors, but he couldn't make his way to the other side of the public square after being swarmed by the dozens of protesters.
Not exactly the level of support that a Prime Minister should have.
#Trudeau #Ontario
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An event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was cut short in Belleville, Ont., today after nearly 100 protesters surrounded him and his motorcade.
Trudeau was in the city to mark the seventh anniversary of the Liberal government's Child Care Benefit, to meet with the mayor and to visit a farmers' market.
Trudeau was set to meet with about 10 vendors, but he couldn't make his way to the other side of the public square after being swarmed by the dozens of protesters.
Not exactly the level of support that a Prime Minister should have.
#Trudeau #Ontario
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Majority of Canadians think Trudeau government spends too much and on the wrong things: poll
🔹Two in three Canadians think the amount they pay in income taxes is too high and fewer than one in four Canadians believe the federal government spends on the right priorities, a study found.
🔹Other findings include that two in three Canadians recognize that increased government spending contributes to inflation.
🔹Quebec residents, in particular, have taken issue with the federal government’s spending, with 64 per cent of respondents in La Belle Province saying Ottawa is overspending. Countrywide, 55 per cent of Canadians agree.
🔹Respondents were also more likely to be against carbon pricing (45 per cent) than in support (41 per cent), with the Atlantic provinces representing the strongest opposition at 68 per cent.
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🔹Two in three Canadians think the amount they pay in income taxes is too high and fewer than one in four Canadians believe the federal government spends on the right priorities, a study found.
🔹Other findings include that two in three Canadians recognize that increased government spending contributes to inflation.
🔹Quebec residents, in particular, have taken issue with the federal government’s spending, with 64 per cent of respondents in La Belle Province saying Ottawa is overspending. Countrywide, 55 per cent of Canadians agree.
🔹Respondents were also more likely to be against carbon pricing (45 per cent) than in support (41 per cent), with the Atlantic provinces representing the strongest opposition at 68 per cent.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸‘No choice’ but to retaliate against Canadian digital tax, U.S. ambassador says
The United States could target digital trade if it decides on retaliatory measures against a proposed Canadian digital services tax, U.S. ambassador to Canada David Cohen said.
The Liberal government confirmed this week it plans to go ahead with the tax targeting Big Tech in 2024, despite 138 other countries and jurisdictions agreeing last week to delay similar measures.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has previously warned Canada should not implement a unilateral tax.
The Canadian tax, estimated to bring in $3.4 billion over five years, is aimed at large companies that operate online marketplaces, social media platforms and earn revenue from online advertising. This includes Amazon, Google, Facebook, Uber and Airbnb.
The Liberal government first promised the tax in the 2021 budget. It would be retroactive to 2022, meaning the companies would be on the hook for more than $1 billion once it comes into effect.
#US
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The United States could target digital trade if it decides on retaliatory measures against a proposed Canadian digital services tax, U.S. ambassador to Canada David Cohen said.
The Liberal government confirmed this week it plans to go ahead with the tax targeting Big Tech in 2024, despite 138 other countries and jurisdictions agreeing last week to delay similar measures.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has previously warned Canada should not implement a unilateral tax.
The Canadian tax, estimated to bring in $3.4 billion over five years, is aimed at large companies that operate online marketplaces, social media platforms and earn revenue from online advertising. This includes Amazon, Google, Facebook, Uber and Airbnb.
The Liberal government first promised the tax in the 2021 budget. It would be retroactive to 2022, meaning the companies would be on the hook for more than $1 billion once it comes into effect.
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Some young Canadians would rather die earlier or not have sex than lose social media, study shows
A study of 750 Canadians ages 16 to 30 has yielded some shocking results. It asked the sample group what they would rather give up than social media.
🔹While most would only sacrifice things like alcohol or video games, nearly 10 per cent of respondents said they would accept being unable to have children, give up sex, or forfeit one-year of their life to maintain their social media connections.
🔹Five per cent said they'd forfeit five years of life expectancy, and three per cent said they'd gladly die a decade earlier.
🔹Five per cent also said they'd be willing to contract a sexually transmitted infection or be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness like cancer, according to the survey.
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A study of 750 Canadians ages 16 to 30 has yielded some shocking results. It asked the sample group what they would rather give up than social media.
🔹While most would only sacrifice things like alcohol or video games, nearly 10 per cent of respondents said they would accept being unable to have children, give up sex, or forfeit one-year of their life to maintain their social media connections.
🔹Five per cent said they'd forfeit five years of life expectancy, and three per cent said they'd gladly die a decade earlier.
🔹Five per cent also said they'd be willing to contract a sexually transmitted infection or be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness like cancer, according to the survey.
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RCMP failing to fulfill provincial policing contracts across Canada
The RCMP is falling well short of staffing levels in multiple jurisdictions across Canada where it has provincial policing contracts, with as many as one in six positions unfilled, leaving communities with fewer officers and detachments short-staffed.
The force is suffering significant officer-vacancy rates in all eight provinces and three territories where it provides contract policing as of February 2023.
In Newfoundland, for example, the vacancy rate for RCMP positions was at 17 per cent. The vacancy rate is the gap between the number of officers the force is committed to under policing contracts with the province and the numbers the RCMP is actually providing.
In Prince Edward Island, the Mounties providing 16-per-cent fewer officers than the province has contracted for. In Alberta and the Northwest Territories, it is 15 per cent.
The vacancy rate is 13 per cent in New Brunswick, 10 per cent in Manitoba and eight per cent in Nova Scotia.
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The RCMP is falling well short of staffing levels in multiple jurisdictions across Canada where it has provincial policing contracts, with as many as one in six positions unfilled, leaving communities with fewer officers and detachments short-staffed.
The force is suffering significant officer-vacancy rates in all eight provinces and three territories where it provides contract policing as of February 2023.
In Newfoundland, for example, the vacancy rate for RCMP positions was at 17 per cent. The vacancy rate is the gap between the number of officers the force is committed to under policing contracts with the province and the numbers the RCMP is actually providing.
In Prince Edward Island, the Mounties providing 16-per-cent fewer officers than the province has contracted for. In Alberta and the Northwest Territories, it is 15 per cent.
The vacancy rate is 13 per cent in New Brunswick, 10 per cent in Manitoba and eight per cent in Nova Scotia.
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Canadians work from home more often than employees in other countries
🔹The Global Survey of Working Arrangements found that Canadians work an average of 1.7 days per week from home, ranking first among English-speaking countries and globally.
In comparison, employees in the U.S. work remotely for an average of 1.4 days per week, while those in the U.K. and Australia work 1.5 and 1.3 days on average respectively.
Employees in other Western countries, such as Germany, France, and Italy, spend significantly less time working from home, less than a day, on average.
🔹Although Canadians have the highest number of paid remote working days among all countries surveyed, it is not enough for them, the report found.
On average, Canadian employees desire to work from home 2.5 days per week, while their employers plan to offer only 1.8 days per week for remote work.
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🔹The Global Survey of Working Arrangements found that Canadians work an average of 1.7 days per week from home, ranking first among English-speaking countries and globally.
In comparison, employees in the U.S. work remotely for an average of 1.4 days per week, while those in the U.K. and Australia work 1.5 and 1.3 days on average respectively.
Employees in other Western countries, such as Germany, France, and Italy, spend significantly less time working from home, less than a day, on average.
🔹Although Canadians have the highest number of paid remote working days among all countries surveyed, it is not enough for them, the report found.
On average, Canadian employees desire to work from home 2.5 days per week, while their employers plan to offer only 1.8 days per week for remote work.
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Historic flooding hits Nova Scotia amid torrential downpours
Nova Scotia is experiencing a historic flooding event as significant rainfall sweeps the province this weekend.
Based on radar estimates and unofficial observations, Environment Canada said some parts of Nova Scotia may have received more than 300 mm in 24 hours. Radar maps show the heaviest rainfall extending along the province’s southwestern shore to a point north of Halifax.
Authorities on Saturday urged some Nova Scotia residents to evacuate amid threat of dam breach.
#NovaScotia
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Nova Scotia is experiencing a historic flooding event as significant rainfall sweeps the province this weekend.
Based on radar estimates and unofficial observations, Environment Canada said some parts of Nova Scotia may have received more than 300 mm in 24 hours. Radar maps show the heaviest rainfall extending along the province’s southwestern shore to a point north of Halifax.
Authorities on Saturday urged some Nova Scotia residents to evacuate amid threat of dam breach.
#NovaScotia
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Wildfire crews burn area around B.C. airport to protect it from encroaching blaze
The forest and brush around the international airport at Cranbrook, B.C., has been scorched in an all-out effort to protect the vital transportation link from an encroaching wildfire, airport manager said Friday.
Wildfire crews were at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in southeastern B.C. overnight Friday monitoring the fires that were purposely lit as a guard from the out-of-control St. Mary’s River fire.
The controlled burns did their job and are adding to previous wildfire mitigation measures taken by airport officials.
#BritishColumbia #wildfires
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The forest and brush around the international airport at Cranbrook, B.C., has been scorched in an all-out effort to protect the vital transportation link from an encroaching wildfire, airport manager said Friday.
Wildfire crews were at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in southeastern B.C. overnight Friday monitoring the fires that were purposely lit as a guard from the out-of-control St. Mary’s River fire.
The controlled burns did their job and are adding to previous wildfire mitigation measures taken by airport officials.
#BritishColumbia #wildfires
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4 missing after record-breaking downpours along Canada’s Atlantic coast cause flooding
Four people are missing after intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across Nova Scotia over the past two days, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages.
The floods submerged multiple vehicles, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokeswoman said two such incidents in West Hants north of Halifax have left two adults and two children unaccounted for as of Saturday morning.
The two children went missing after the vehicle they were travelling in got stuck underwater, the three other occupants were able to escape safely.
Two other individuals remain unaccounted for following a separate vehicle submersion. Two other people in that vehicle were rescued. Police are actively searching for all four missing people.
#NovaScotia
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Four people are missing after intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across Nova Scotia over the past two days, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages.
The floods submerged multiple vehicles, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokeswoman said two such incidents in West Hants north of Halifax have left two adults and two children unaccounted for as of Saturday morning.
The two children went missing after the vehicle they were travelling in got stuck underwater, the three other occupants were able to escape safely.
Two other individuals remain unaccounted for following a separate vehicle submersion. Two other people in that vehicle were rescued. Police are actively searching for all four missing people.
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Retired RCMP officer charged in a case of alleged foreign interference
The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.
Police say William Majcher, who is from Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China. They also say the case does not have to do with election interference.
Majcher was arrested in Vancouver on Thursday and appeared by videoconference in a Longueuil, Que., court Friday. He is being held in custody until another court date Tuesday.
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The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.
Police say William Majcher, who is from Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China. They also say the case does not have to do with election interference.
Majcher was arrested in Vancouver on Thursday and appeared by videoconference in a Longueuil, Que., court Friday. He is being held in custody until another court date Tuesday.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸 Manitoba film industry hit by U.S. writers and actors strike
The strike by writers and actors in the U.S. is starting to impact the Manitoba film industry.
As the Writers Guild of America strike enters its third month, and since the Screen Actors Guild joined the picket line two weeks ago, projects slated for Manitoba over the next few months have ground to a halt.
Rod Bruinooge, interim CEO of Manitoba Film and Music, said in any given year, 60 to 65 per cent of the company’s revenue comes from American productions that employ local workers and actors.
Manitoba IATSE union president Nicolas Phillips said he has no work on film sets scheduled in the near future, leaving thousands of employees out of work.
#Manitoba #US
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The strike by writers and actors in the U.S. is starting to impact the Manitoba film industry.
As the Writers Guild of America strike enters its third month, and since the Screen Actors Guild joined the picket line two weeks ago, projects slated for Manitoba over the next few months have ground to a halt.
Rod Bruinooge, interim CEO of Manitoba Film and Music, said in any given year, 60 to 65 per cent of the company’s revenue comes from American productions that employ local workers and actors.
Manitoba IATSE union president Nicolas Phillips said he has no work on film sets scheduled in the near future, leaving thousands of employees out of work.
#Manitoba #US
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🇨🇦🇧🇷 100 Brazilian firefighters deployed to Prince George fire centre
For the first time ever, a team from Brazil has joined the B.C. wildfire fight. Brazilians will join 600 out-of-province firefighters including some from Mexico and the U.S.
While the Brazilian firefighters have taken off to northeast B.C., Ma says their deployment could change at a moment's notice.
#BritishColumbia #Brazil
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For the first time ever, a team from Brazil has joined the B.C. wildfire fight. Brazilians will join 600 out-of-province firefighters including some from Mexico and the U.S.
While the Brazilian firefighters have taken off to northeast B.C., Ma says their deployment could change at a moment's notice.
#BritishColumbia #Brazil
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Trudeau calls ministers back to Ottawa ahead of cabinet shuffle, sources say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called ministers back to Ottawa for meetings on Monday and Tuesday ahead of an impending cabinet shuffle that is expected to take place as early as Wednesday.
Such meetings typically happen before a cabinet shuffle for the prime minister to present ministers with their new portfolios.
The prime minister's public itinerary shows he will be in "private meetings" on Monday.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called ministers back to Ottawa for meetings on Monday and Tuesday ahead of an impending cabinet shuffle that is expected to take place as early as Wednesday.
Such meetings typically happen before a cabinet shuffle for the prime minister to present ministers with their new portfolios.
The prime minister's public itinerary shows he will be in "private meetings" on Monday.
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Government expected to take losses in Trans Mountain project, expert says
The federal government’s Trans Mountain pipeline project is nearly 80 per cent complete, but at least one expert believes it might never turn a profit.
The beleaguered pipeline was originally supposed to cost upwards of $15 billion, but cost overruns, higher tariffs and delays have nearly doubled the price tag, with further delays possible. As of March, Trans Mountain Corporation projected costs at $30.9 billion and completion in 2024.
Stephen Ellis, equity strategist at Morningstar Research Services, was in favour of the project in the beginning, as it was meant to more easily transport oil from Alberta to Asia, but now he said project costs have made it nearly impossible to turn to a profit, and companies have found cheaper solutions.
“We just can’t put numbers together that make the pipeline worth anywhere close to the $30 billion it’s going to be costing,” he said.
While the original plan was to use the pipeline for export to Asia, Morningstar suggests most of the oil from Trans Mountain will still end up in the U.S., while other options for U.S. shipping will still be cheaper.
#Alberta #BritishColumbia
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The federal government’s Trans Mountain pipeline project is nearly 80 per cent complete, but at least one expert believes it might never turn a profit.
The beleaguered pipeline was originally supposed to cost upwards of $15 billion, but cost overruns, higher tariffs and delays have nearly doubled the price tag, with further delays possible. As of March, Trans Mountain Corporation projected costs at $30.9 billion and completion in 2024.
Stephen Ellis, equity strategist at Morningstar Research Services, was in favour of the project in the beginning, as it was meant to more easily transport oil from Alberta to Asia, but now he said project costs have made it nearly impossible to turn to a profit, and companies have found cheaper solutions.
“We just can’t put numbers together that make the pipeline worth anywhere close to the $30 billion it’s going to be costing,” he said.
While the original plan was to use the pipeline for export to Asia, Morningstar suggests most of the oil from Trans Mountain will still end up in the U.S., while other options for U.S. shipping will still be cheaper.
#Alberta #BritishColumbia
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Ontario rolls out programs to boost health-care staffing
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is starting three programs aimed at bolstering staffing in the health-care sector.
A $40-million fund to encourage health-care providers to better connect patients to services, a program to allow internationally trained physicians to work more quickly, and a nursing mentor program were all previously announced but are now launching.
#Ontario #healthcare
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Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is starting three programs aimed at bolstering staffing in the health-care sector.
A $40-million fund to encourage health-care providers to better connect patients to services, a program to allow internationally trained physicians to work more quickly, and a nursing mentor program were all previously announced but are now launching.
#Ontario #healthcare
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Ontario rolls out programs to boost health-care staffing
The announcement comes as hospitals across the province grapple with a shortage of nurses that has led to dozens of temporary ER closures
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🇨🇦⚽️ Canadian footballer Quinn becomes the first out trans and non-binary player to feature at a World Cup
Some strange things are happening at the women's World Cup. Canada has announced that the first openly non-binary and trans person will play for their team. Quinn, formerly known as Rebecca Quinn, has already played in Friday's match between Canada and Nigeria.
First of all, how can somebody be both trans and non-binary at the same time?
Secondly, a biological woman participates in the women's World Cup, but somehow they manage to make it about trans and queer pride.
For some reason, Quinn, being trans, doesn't want to participate in the men's World Cup. Could it be because the men would have a physical advantage over her? Then it makes sense where this whole non-binary show is coming from.
🚀 Topic du jour | Fighting the good fight
Some strange things are happening at the women's World Cup. Canada has announced that the first openly non-binary and trans person will play for their team. Quinn, formerly known as Rebecca Quinn, has already played in Friday's match between Canada and Nigeria.
First of all, how can somebody be both trans and non-binary at the same time?
Secondly, a biological woman participates in the women's World Cup, but somehow they manage to make it about trans and queer pride.
For some reason, Quinn, being trans, doesn't want to participate in the men's World Cup. Could it be because the men would have a physical advantage over her? Then it makes sense where this whole non-binary show is coming from.
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Freeland rejects Toronto mayor Chow's ask for financial help from federal government
Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and finance minister, fired off a letter Monday to Chow’s office after the mayor and Premier Doug Ford demanded Ottawa foot most of the bill to resolve a crisis in refugee housing.
In a letter sent to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow on Monday, Freeland says the federal government has contributed over $6 billion to the city since it was elected in 2015. And if further help is needed, Toronto should either pull money from its reserve accounts or approach Premier Doug Ford's provincial government.
The city of Toronto faces a near billion dollar budget shortfall this year and Chow is just the latest member of city council to ask for federal and provincial assistance.
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Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and finance minister, fired off a letter Monday to Chow’s office after the mayor and Premier Doug Ford demanded Ottawa foot most of the bill to resolve a crisis in refugee housing.
In a letter sent to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow on Monday, Freeland says the federal government has contributed over $6 billion to the city since it was elected in 2015. And if further help is needed, Toronto should either pull money from its reserve accounts or approach Premier Doug Ford's provincial government.
The city of Toronto faces a near billion dollar budget shortfall this year and Chow is just the latest member of city council to ask for federal and provincial assistance.
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City of Vancouver says it won't renew lease for Yaletown overdose prevention site
The City of Vancouver says it will not be renewing the lease for an overdose prevention site located in the heart of downtown.
The Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) at 1101 Seymour St. in Yaletown opened in 2021. It is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health in conjunction with housing operator Raincity Housing.
The city says that it will not renew the operator's lease, set to end in March 2024, with a city councillor saying that public safety concerns and the congregation of people outside the site made it unsuitable.
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The City of Vancouver says it will not be renewing the lease for an overdose prevention site located in the heart of downtown.
The Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) at 1101 Seymour St. in Yaletown opened in 2021. It is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health in conjunction with housing operator Raincity Housing.
The city says that it will not renew the operator's lease, set to end in March 2024, with a city councillor saying that public safety concerns and the congregation of people outside the site made it unsuitable.
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Justin Trudeau set to make major changes to cabinet Wednesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting ready to shuffle his cabinet today as he readies the team that will likely lead the Liberals into the next election.
A swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall this morning for what is expected to be the most significant change since 2021.
Trudeau spent Monday and Tuesday in private meetings in the capital, while several other ministers cancelled appearances at public events, typical signs of an impending shakeup.
A source with knowledge of the shuffle said all ministers who can make it to Ottawa will be at Rideau Hall, including those who are not getting new roles.
The government is currently made up of 38 cabinet ministers and the prime minister.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting ready to shuffle his cabinet today as he readies the team that will likely lead the Liberals into the next election.
A swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall this morning for what is expected to be the most significant change since 2021.
Trudeau spent Monday and Tuesday in private meetings in the capital, while several other ministers cancelled appearances at public events, typical signs of an impending shakeup.
A source with knowledge of the shuffle said all ministers who can make it to Ottawa will be at Rideau Hall, including those who are not getting new roles.
The government is currently made up of 38 cabinet ministers and the prime minister.
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Colombian man gets 27 years for helping run global fentanyl trafficking ring from Quebec prison
A Colombian man who helped lead an international fentanyl trafficking network inside a prison east of Montreal has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
Daniel Vivas Ceron, 42, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release and ordered to pay $11,048.43 in restitution after his arrest.
The U.S. Department of Justice operation led by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force resulted in charges being laid against 34 people, including three people from Montreal.
#crime #Quebec #US #Colombia
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A Colombian man who helped lead an international fentanyl trafficking network inside a prison east of Montreal has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
Daniel Vivas Ceron, 42, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release and ordered to pay $11,048.43 in restitution after his arrest.
The U.S. Department of Justice operation led by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force resulted in charges being laid against 34 people, including three people from Montreal.
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Colombian man gets 27 years for helping run global fentanyl trafficking ring from Quebec prison
A Colombian man who helped lead an international fentanyl trafficking network inside a prison east of Montreal has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
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Trudeau announces major cabinet shake-up, seven new ministers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant change to his cabinet.
About three-quarters of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in to replace the seven ministers who are leaving. Five of the new ministers represent constituencies in Ontario, one is from British Columbia and one from Quebec.
🔹Former immigration minister Sean Fraser is in a new role that sees the government's housing agenda combined with the infrastructure file. Marc Miller, who was the minister for Crown-Indigenous relations, is taking on immigration.
🔹Mark Holland, who was the government House leader, is taking on the health portfolio, while former Jean-Yves Duclos moves to public services and procurement. Karina Gould, the former families minister, will be the new House leader.
🔹Only seven ministers have kept their portfolios: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant change to his cabinet.
About three-quarters of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in to replace the seven ministers who are leaving. Five of the new ministers represent constituencies in Ontario, one is from British Columbia and one from Quebec.
🔹Former immigration minister Sean Fraser is in a new role that sees the government's housing agenda combined with the infrastructure file. Marc Miller, who was the minister for Crown-Indigenous relations, is taking on immigration.
🔹Mark Holland, who was the government House leader, is taking on the health portfolio, while former Jean-Yves Duclos moves to public services and procurement. Karina Gould, the former families minister, will be the new House leader.
🔹Only seven ministers have kept their portfolios: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly.
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