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Shovels in the ground: More than half of Canadians say Liberals made right decision in approving TransMountain expansion
But will it be built? Six-in-ten say yes, while four-in-ten say they’re not convinced June 21, 2019 – Indigenous rights, economic debates, provincial tension, climate change and environmental protection; all of these are at the core of not only the
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Federal Politics: Liberals appear to have stopped bleeding; can the Conservatives be bloodied?
Most CPC voters have no second choice, but nearly one-in-five could switch to the People’s Party June 10, 2019 – Notwithstanding a summer sitting of the House of Commons, these will be the final days for MPs in Ottawa before
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Federal Politics: As Liberal support bleeds to other parties, CPC vote stays solid
Trudeau’s favourability among the public continues to sink alongside Liberal fortunes March 28, 2019 – Two months of scandal have eroded support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party, opening up a nine-point lead among Canadian voters who
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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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