Liberals
Auditor general takes aim at Liberals’ fighter jet plan with new probe [UPDATED]
The Liberals insist they are taking an appropriate amount of time finding replacements.
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Singh accuses Trudeau of disrespect for voters after PM leaves 3 ridings vacant
A byelection has yet to be called for the riding the NDP leader hopes to win.
Ottawa to run bigger than expected deficits over coming years
Feds are on pace to post a $19.4-billion deficit in 2018-19, $1.3 billion higher than the projection in last February’s budget.
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Labour, employer groups say feds to pass on rules for weed in the workplace
Employers and labour groups divided on the issue of drug testing.
Make robots pay taxes? Documents detail ideas to adapt to changing labour force
Feds faced with big labour challenges, dealing with increasing automation and gig economy.
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Provinces not on board with Liberals’ climate plan to lose funding: McKenna
Provinces have until the weekend to submit their plans for federal scrutiny; failing grades will lead to Ottawa’s imposition of a carbon price.
Ottawa poised to beef up bill to prevent foreign election interference
Liberals also want to see more transparency for political messaging on social media.
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Shouting match derails debate over Ont. govt proposal to slash Toronto council
One lawmaker called the Ontario legislature a “toxic environment”.
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Ford launches independent inquiry into Ontario’s finances
Commission will be led by former BC premier Gordon Campbell.
Interim Ontario Liberal leader says party must begin ‘soul searching’
What went wrong? Liberals spent $10 million spent to capture seven seats.
Feds avert possible delay of marijuana bill with promises to Aboriginal senators
They had planned to support a Conservative amendment indefinitely deferring implementation of Bill C-45.
Trudeau government to post deficits $8B bigger than expected next two years
Liberals will post a $22.1-billion shortfall this fiscal year, $4 billion more than $18.1 billion projection.
Doug Ford tells supporters he can ‘take back’ province from the Liberals
Told supporters he wants to bring back jobs in the manufacturing sector, be more business friendly.
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Caroline Mulroney touts change for Ontario Tories in first campaign event
Will also support cuts in hydro rates and child care rebates if elected as the next premier.
Liberals to delay billions in planned infrastructure spending
About $20.5 billion left unspent across 13 different programs, including two set up by the Liberals.
