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June 03, 2019 June 03 2019 — MMIW report to be released today.
The final report of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will be released today. A Conservative MP is removed from the Justice Committee after lashing out at a Muslim witness. Jody Wilson-Raybould isn’t ruling out a return to the Liberal Caucus.
16 min
May 31, 2019 May 31 2019 — Pence wants the new NAFTA ratified by summer’s end.
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence says there are “energetic efforts” in the U.S. to get the new North American trade deal approved within months. What would be the cost of Andrew Scheer’s promise to remove federal sales taxes from home heating bills? Concern from Canada over changes to extradition rules in Hong Kong.
17 min
May 30, 2019 May 30 2019 — SNC-Lavalin case headed to criminal court.
The SNC-Lavalin case is headed to a criminal court. Mike Pence arrives in Ottawa, as legislation is tabled to implement the new North American free trade deal. A Senate committee launches an inquiry into the Mark Norman case.
16 min
May 29, 2019 May 29 2019 — Facebook execs ignore subpoenas.
Top Facebook executives ignore subpoenas as an international committee continues to meet in Ottawa. Canada is moving ahead with the ratification of the new North American trade deal, but it won’t happen quickly. And the opposition demands more answers over why Unifor was included on a panel that will decide funding for the media.
17 min
May 28, 2019 May 28 2019 — The independents.
Can Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott win as independent candidates in the next federal election? The government sets the stage to pass legislation to ratify a new North American trade deal. Is the cancellation of spending cuts in Ontario linked to this year’s federal election?
16 min
May 27, 2019 May 27 2019 — Wilson-Raybould and Philpott announcement day.
Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott will each make an announcement today about their future in politics. U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence visits Ottawa this week, as pressure mounts to get a new trade deal ratified. Andrew Scheer blames Liberal spending as he changes the Conservative timeline to balance the books.
17 min
May 24, 2019 May 24 2019 — The Philippines rejects Canada’s garbage plan.
The Philippines rejects Canada's timeline for taking back tonnes of garbage. Andrew Scheer insists he won't reopen the debate on abortion. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Ottawa.
17 min
May 23, 2019 May 23 2019 — Canada to bring our garbage home.
The federal government will ship several tonnes of garbage from the Philippines back to Canada by the end of June. Andrew Scheer outlines the Conservative plan to combat human trafficking. The Liberals ask news associations to nominate candidates to a panel that will decide which media outlets will be eligible for funding.
16 min
May 22, 2019 May 22 2019 — The “digital charter” is launched.
The federal government introduces its new 'digital charter’ to protect personal data and address online extremism. A delegation of Canadian MPs will press China for the release of two Canadian citizens. The Prime Minister approves a raise for the Chief of the Defence Staff.
17 min
May 21, 2019 May 21 2019 — The tariff battle comes to a close.
The tariff battle between Canada and the U.S. is over. Green Party leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals should try to hang on to government even if they don't win the most seats in the next election. The government prepares to announce details of a new digital charter to fight against hate speech and misinformation.
17 min

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