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China-Canada relations: in fraught times, there is little consensus on how best to resolve tensions
Most say human rights should trump trade in guiding Canada’s approach to relations with China February 1, 2019 – Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between Beijing and Ottawa triggered by the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, public opinion reflects acute
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Cabinet construct: Canadians lean towards gender parity among ministers as a goal, not the standard
Regional balance viewed as more important than gender balance, diversity January 18, 2018 – The latest round of cabinet shuffling this week offered a window into the Liberal government’s strategy when it comes to creating what it believes is the
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Federal Cabinet Ratings: A happy new year for Freeland; Hussen, Sohi face cold winter
Files Trudeau government has found itself vulnerable on take toll on ministers responsible for them December 14, 2018 – While members of the federal cabinet prepare to escape the political and literal biting cold of Ottawa during the winter break,
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Winter of Discontent: As Justin Trudeau’s approval deteriorates, can his rivals make gains?
For the first time since October 2015, someone other than Trudeau is seen as best PM December 19, 2018 – At the end of what has been a challenging and at times chaotic year across the federal political landscape, Canadian
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Trudeau government’s handling of SNC-Lavalin affair opens seven-point lead for CPC over Liberals
Two-thirds of Canadians say the SNC-Lavalin affair is a sign of ‘deeper scandal’ in the PMO February 26, 2019 – As political watchers across the country await with bated breath testimony from former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould,
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Liberal love-in? Trudeau’s approval among his base tops what CPC, NDP bases feel for Scheer, Singh
Opposition leaders must overcome significant unknown factor among their own supporters October 16, 2018 – As stopwatches are set in the count down to an expected federal election 12 months from now, the latest public opinion survey from the Angus
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