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Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
OTTAWA – U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the phone Monday after the prime minister announced he would resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader ... Read More »
1 responseOntario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
TORONTO – The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States. In a news release, Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence will “crack down on illegal border crossings and illegal guns and drugs.” It comes as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: The key pieces of Trudeau’s political legacy
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… The key pieces of Trudeau’s political legacy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
OTTAWA – As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau’s successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray — including former central banker Mark Carney. The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER – A study into the behaviour of a sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia has revealed the animals have the humanlike ability to sneeze. Researcher Sally Leys said her team examined footage captured over a span of four years by eight cameras installed on the sea floor by Ocean Networks Canada in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy
By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power. Here are the key pieces of his political legacy. Legalizing pot On Oct. 17, 2018, cannabis ... Read More »
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