Greg Fergus becomes Canada's first black Speaker of House of Commons

1 year, 3 months ago

Greg Fergus becomes Canada's first black Speaker of House of Commons

India TV News

In a historic moment, Greg Fergus, a Liberal lawmaker from Quebec, has been elected as the new Speaker of Canada's House of Commons. Fergus's election makes him the first Black Canadian to hold this prestigious position. However, it later came to light that the First Ukrainian Division was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit under the command of the Nazis during World War II. In his first address from the Speaker's chair, he pledged to lead with respect and called upon his fellow lawmakers to treat each other with respect, noting that Canadians are closely watching their actions.

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Canada’s House of Commons elects the country’s first Black speaker

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada’s House of Commons elects the country’s first Black speaker

LA Times

Canada’s House of Commons has elected Greg Fergus as its new speaker, making him the first Black person to hold the position. Canada’s House of Commons on Tuesday elected Greg Fergus as its new speaker, making the Liberal lawmaker the first Black person to hold the position. Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke before the Canadian Parliament last month, …

Canada's House of Commons elects first Black speaker

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Canada's House of Commons elects first Black speaker

The Independent

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Canada's House Speaker Resigns After Honoring Man Who Fought With Nazis

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada's House Speaker Resigns After Honoring Man Who Fought With Nazis

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING TORONTO — The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons resigned Tuesday for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to Parliament to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president. Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address in the House of Commons on Friday, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav …

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Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next prime minister on March 9

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Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next prime minister on March 9

Associated Press

TORONTO — Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week, party leaders said late Thursday. The front runners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau’s exit. …

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Trudeau's Liberal Party to name new Canada PM on March 9. Meet the frontrunners

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Trudeau's Liberal Party to name new Canada PM on March 9. Meet the frontrunners

India Today

Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week, party leaders said late Thursday. The frontrunners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau's exit. "After a robust …

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Who will replace Trudeau as Canada PM? Indian-origin Anita Anand among contenders

3 days, 11 hours ago

Who will replace Trudeau as Canada PM? Indian-origin Anita Anand among contenders

India Today

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the head of state and chief of the ruling Liberal Party after months of facing a stiff internal revolt with demands for him to step down. ANITA ANAND In the last five years, Indian-origin Transport Minister Anita Anand has held several portfolios, including Public Services and Procurement; Defence; and President of …

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Who could be the next Canada Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau resigns? Pierre Poilievre emerging as front-runner

3 days, 17 hours ago

Who could be the next Canada Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau resigns? Pierre Poilievre emerging as front-runner

Live Mint

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on January 6, 2025, officially announced he will resign, following months of political turmoil, declining approval ratings, and increasing internal party division. Pierre Poilievre: The leading contender According to betting market, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is currently the front-runner to replace Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister. Poilievre’s high chances of becoming the next …

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Who could replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister? Top 4 contenders in Trump’s 2.0 era

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Who could replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister? Top 4 contenders in Trump’s 2.0 era

Hindustan Times

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, aged 53, announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party on Monday. Who could replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister? Potential candidates to succeed Trudeau Chrystia Freeland The former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister was one of the strongest allies of Trudeau before resigning from the cabinet recently. Pierre Poilievre Leader …

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Canada's Justin Trudeau may resign today amid stiff internal rebellion: Report

4 days, 11 hours ago

Canada's Justin Trudeau may resign today amid stiff internal rebellion: Report

India Today

Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to address a press conference shortly and will likely resign as the Liberal Party leader amid growing calls within the party to step aside, The Globe and Mail reported, citing sources. It also comes less than a month after Chrystia Freeland quit as the country's finance minister and deputy prime minister over …

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Canada’s Trudeau to shuffle Cabinet on Friday amid resignation calls, rising discontent

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Canada’s Trudeau to shuffle Cabinet on Friday amid resignation calls, rising discontent

LA Times

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured through glass as he speaks with members of his caucus in Ottawa on Monday. A rising number of Liberal lawmakers are calling on Trudeau to resign but new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday that Trudeau has the “full support of his Cabinet.” LeBlanc said he respects the views of Liberal lawmakers who …

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Special election loss adds to misery for Canada PM Justin Trudeau

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Special election loss adds to misery for Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Hindustan Times

Canada's ruling Liberals lost a special election in the western province of British Columbia, provisional results showed on Tuesday, deepening the political woes of beleaguered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Laurier Club holiday party in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo The minority Liberal government was rocked on …

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Trudeau Maintains Leadership Despite Caucus Dissent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trudeau Maintains Leadership Despite Caucus Dissent

Hindustan Times

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his intention to lead the Liberal Party in the upcoming Federal elections. Despite facing an internal revolt from MPs in his own caucus, Trudeau addressed the issue head-on and declared that he will continue to lead the party into the next election.

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Trudeau faces internal discontent as key meeting with party MPs begins

4 months ago

Trudeau faces internal discontent as key meeting with party MPs begins

Hindustan Times

Toronto: As a key meeting with party MPs kicks off on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is contending with signs of dissatisfaction within his caucus. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, speaks onstage during the premiere of ‘Nutcrackers’ during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall, on September 05, in Toronto, Ontario. On Monday, Liberal Party …

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Canada crisis: Why Jagmeet Singh's NDP stopped being Trudeau's BFF

4 months ago

Canada crisis: Why Jagmeet Singh's NDP stopped being Trudeau's BFF

India Today

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received a jolt on Thursday as the New Democratic Party withdrew its support from his minority government. The NDP's withdrawal of support doesn't mean an immediate election, but raises the question as to why Jagmeet Singh actually ditched Trudeau. WHY TRUDEAU, LIBERALS HAVE BECOME UNPOPULAR Though that wouldn't have mattered to Trudeau's Liberal Party, an …

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From the pages of The Hindu, July 10, 1974: Decisive win for Trudeau

6 months ago

From the pages of The Hindu, July 10, 1974: Decisive win for Trudeau

The Hindu

Washington, July 9: The Prime Minister Mr. Trudeau’s Liberal Party has scored an astounding victory in yesterday’s Canadian elections, upsetting all previous predictions which said that it would be another close race, leaving the country with the prospect of another spell of uncertain coalition rule. In the last House, after the last election in 1972, the Liberals had won only …

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Diane Abbott speaks for first time as Mother of the House

6 months ago

Diane Abbott speaks for first time as Mother of the House

The Independent

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberals shocked as Conservative Don Stewart wins in Toronto-St. Paul after 30 years

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberals shocked as Conservative Don Stewart wins in Toronto-St. Paul after 30 years

Live Mint

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party faced a stunning defeat in the by-elections in its longstanding Toronto-St. Paul constituency stronghold on Tuesday, CBC News reported. The Liberal Party's weak performance in such a stronghold may lead to introspection for Trudeau, who has seen his popularity decline amidst inflation, rising living costs, high housing prices, and increasing immigration levels, which …

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Canada: Trudeau's leadership 'weakens' as party suffers major setback in Toronto special election

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada: Trudeau's leadership 'weakens' as party suffers major setback in Toronto special election

India TV News

Toronto: In a major setback for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his Liberal Party suffered an upset in a special election for a district in Toronto, which had been its stronghold for three decades, raising serious doubts about his leadership ahead of next year's general election. Hence, losing Canada's largest city is not a good sign for Trudeau ahead of …

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India slams Canadian House's ‘silence’ tribute to Khalistani terrorist Nijjar

6 months, 2 weeks ago

India slams Canadian House's ‘silence’ tribute to Khalistani terrorist Nijjar

Hindustan Times

India on Friday slammed the Canadian parliament's ‘moment of silence’ for Khalistani Tiger Force terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, exactly a year after he was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia. Canada's House of Commons had observed ‘moment of silence’ in the memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing has strained relations between India and Canada. Last September, …

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House of Commons passes motion on ‘foreign interference’ in Canada’s internal affairs

8 months ago

House of Commons passes motion on ‘foreign interference’ in Canada’s internal affairs

Hindustan Times

Toronto: A private member’s motion which includes allusion to an Indian link to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 last year, has been passed by Canada’s House of Commons. The motion titled “Political Interference, Violence or Intimidation on Canadian Soil” was moved by Indo-Canadian MP Sukh Dhaliwal on February 12. The motion’s text stated it …

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Justin Trudeau slammed by Canada's Opposition leader: ‘Wacko prime minister’ | Watch

8 months, 1 week ago

Justin Trudeau slammed by Canada's Opposition leader: ‘Wacko prime minister’ | Watch

Hindustan Times

Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who is likely to win the upcoming national elections, was on Tuesday ejected from the House of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “wacko”. “When will we put an end to this wacko policy by this wacko prime minister?” Poilievre said in the Parliament's lower chamber. for the remainder of this day's …

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Why Canada's Pierre Poilievre - a sassy conservative who achieved viral fame over his takedown of a reporter while eating an apple - is Peter Dutton's model to defeat Anthony Albanese... and the singl

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Canada's Pierre Poilievre - a sassy conservative who achieved viral fame over his takedown of a reporter while eating an apple - is Peter Dutton's model to defeat Anthony Albanese... and the singl

Daily Mail

When Peter Dutton stood up last week and announced he was appointing a young up-and-comer as his new spokesman for home ownership policies, there's a chance Canada was in the back of his mind. Max Chandler-Mather has well and truly earned his title as the true 'opposition' spokesperson on the matter, frequently getting under the skin of Prime Minister Anthony …

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REVEALED: Justin Trudeau INVITED Nazi SS vet to rally honoring Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Toronto - on the same day he was given standing ovation in the Canadian parliament

11 months ago

REVEALED: Justin Trudeau INVITED Nazi SS vet to rally honoring Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Toronto - on the same day he was given standing ovation in the Canadian parliament

Daily Mail

A Nazi SS veteran who was given a standing ovation in Canada's Parliament was also invited by Justin Trudeau to a rally for Volodymyr Zelensky, it has been revealed. The Canadian prime minister invited Yaroslav Hunka to a march in Toronto celebrating the country's Ukrainian population on the same day he visited Ottawa, it was reported. Canadian Prime Minister Justin …

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By-election triggered as suspended MP Peter Bone loses his seat

1 year ago

By-election triggered as suspended MP Peter Bone loses his seat

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak will face another by-election test early next year after …

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Rep. Jim Jordan has lost the first ballot for speaker. Here’s what’s next

1 year, 2 months ago

Rep. Jim Jordan has lost the first ballot for speaker. Here’s what’s next

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan faced strong opposition to his House speakership bid Tuesday as 20 Republicans voted against him on a first ballot. It’s the second time this Congress that the House has faced multiple rounds of voting for speaker, following the protracted struggle in January, when Kevin McCarthy won the gavel on the 15th attempt. Jordan loses first …

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No speaker makes us look like ‘bunch of idiots’ Georgia Rep. Austin Scott challenges Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House

1 year, 2 months ago

No speaker makes us look like ‘bunch of idiots’ Georgia Rep. Austin Scott challenges Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House

Hindustan Times

Georgia Representative Austin Scott has thrown his hat into the ring for the Speaker of the House position, setting the stage for a tense battle within the Republican Party. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: U.S. Rep. Austin Scott speaks to reporters as House Republicans hold a caucus meeting at the Longworth House Office Building on October 13, 2023 in Washington, …

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House speaker debacle holds promise for democracy: The Jeffries Compromise

1 year, 2 months ago

House speaker debacle holds promise for democracy: The Jeffries Compromise

Salon

Hours before Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s historic ousting as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader, wrote a Washington Post opinion piece lamenting that no Republicans were willing to work across the aisle to ensure Congress’s ability to govern. Third, a Speaker Jeffries would involve the aligned Republicans in developing powerful “consensus” legislation with broad …

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Putin lambasts Canada over standing ovation to Nazi war criminal

1 year, 3 months ago

Putin lambasts Canada over standing ovation to Nazi war criminal

Op India

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin dubbed Anthony Rota, as an ‘idiot’ for inviting Nazi war criminal Yaroslav Hunka to Canada’s Parliament and accorded him a standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/kh1XMiFjI3 — Lord Bebo October 5, 2023 On 22nd September this year, the Canadian House of Commons gave a standing ovation to Yaroslav Hunka, a World War II veteran who fought for …

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Another embarrassment for Trudeau! internet calls him 'cringe' as he sticks his tongue out, winks at Speaker

1 year, 3 months ago

Another embarrassment for Trudeau! internet calls him 'cringe' as he sticks his tongue out, winks at Speaker

India TV News

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been facing global criticism for levelling allegations against India, has again landed in trouble after his "childish" behaviour in the Parliament went viral on the internet. This provoked huge criticism on social media platforms where several dubbed his behaviour as "childish", whereas many called sticking his tongue out and winking at the Speaker …

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Canada: Another embarrassment for PM Trudeau as he seeks apology for THIS reason amid tensions with India

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada: Another embarrassment for PM Trudeau as he seeks apology for THIS reason amid tensions with India

India TV News

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been facing backlash, apologised for recognising a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week’s address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The development came on Wednesday when Trudeau said the speaker of the House of Commons, who resigned on Tuesday, was “solely responsible” for the invitation and recognition of the man but …

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Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament

1 year, 3 months ago

Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament

The Hindu

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on September 27 for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “All of us who were in the House on Friday regret deeply having stood and clapped, even though we did so unaware of the context,” Mr. Trudeau said before he entered …

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Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

NPR

Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Kilpatrick/AP Sean Kilpatrick/AP TORONTO — The speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned Tuesday for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to Parliament to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president. Just after …

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Canada’s House of Commons speaker resigns over chamber invite to Nazi

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada’s House of Commons speaker resigns over chamber invite to Nazi

The Independent

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Canadian Parliament speaker quits after publicly praising former Nazi soldier

1 year, 3 months ago

Canadian Parliament speaker quits after publicly praising former Nazi soldier

The Hindu

The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons lower chamber on September 26 said he would quit, a few days after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament in an incident that Russia said helped justify its war on Ukraine. The speaker’s position rapidly became untenable after it emerged that Mr. Hunka, who received two standing ovations from lawmakers, …

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'Deeply embarrassing': Trudeau after facing criticism for inviting Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazis

1 year, 3 months ago

'Deeply embarrassing': Trudeau after facing criticism for inviting Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazis

India TV News

After his government received widespread criticism for recently honouring a 98-year-old Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis in World War II at a parliamentary event, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the decision "deeply embarrassing", CBC News reported. Bloc House leader Alain Therrien, said Hunka's invitation has created "a crisis of confidence without precedent" in the House of Commons. …

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Canada's parliament speaker apologises after honouring Nazi-linked veteran

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada's parliament speaker apologises after honouring Nazi-linked veteran

The Hindu

The speaker of Canada's parliament apologised on Sunday after he singled out a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's leader. The applause came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Canadian parliament on Friday, as Speaker of the House Anthony Rota paid homage to Yaroslav …

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Embarrassment for Canada as Russia fumes over giving standing ovation to man who fought for Nazi during WWII

1 year, 3 months ago

Embarrassment for Canada as Russia fumes over giving standing ovation to man who fought for Nazi during WWII

India TV News

In yet another embarrassment for Canada, Russia is now seeking answers from Ottawa after the House of Commons gave a standing ovation to 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who is believed to have fought in the Second World War on behalf of a Nazi military unit. Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address in the House of Commons on Friday, …

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Canada: Trudeau govt draws flak for honouring 98-year-old veteran who fought for Nazis in WWII

1 year, 3 months ago

Canada: Trudeau govt draws flak for honouring 98-year-old veteran who fought for Nazis in WWII

India TV News

In a major embarrassment for Canada, the Justin Trudeau-led government has attracted heavy criticism for recently honouring a 98-year-old Ukrainian war veteran who is believed to have fought in the Second World War on behalf of a Nazi military unit, at the House of Commons. After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Parliament in Ottawa on Friday, Canadian lawmakers gave …

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Leader of Canada's House of Commons apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis

1 year, 3 months ago

Leader of Canada's House of Commons apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis

The Independent

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Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet

1 year, 5 months ago

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet

Hindustan Times

Toronto: In a major Cabinet shake-up on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed seven ministers, and reshuffled several portfolios including that of current Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, who will be the new Treasury Board chairperson. Arif Virani is sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits, during …

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For the first time in century, US House fails to pick Speaker on first ballot, House adjourns

2 years ago

For the first time in century, US House fails to pick Speaker on first ballot, House adjourns

India TV News

US House fails to pick Speaker: Failing to elect party leader Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, Republicans adjourned in disarray Tuesday night, ending a raucous first day of the new Congress but hoping to somehow regroup on Wednesday from his historic defeat. Can't fix issues: Biden Railing against Democratic President Joe Biden's agenda, Scalise, himself a …

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Explained: How the US House of Representatives elect their Speaker

2 years ago

Explained: How the US House of Representatives elect their Speaker

Firstpost

Washington: Kevin McCarthy is set to face a case of deja vu come Tuesday. His first speakership run came when then-House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, resigned after an internal party battle with members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus. As set out under the Constitution, the session will begin at noon on 3 January, with all the lawmakers seated on …

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EXPLAINER: How the House of Representatives elects a speaker

2 years ago

EXPLAINER: How the House of Representatives elects a speaker

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy is set to face a case of deja vu come Tuesday. His first speakership run came when then-House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, resigned after an internal party battle with members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus. As set out under the Constitution, the session will begin at noon on Jan. 3, with all the lawmakers seated …

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Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks

2 years, 1 month ago

Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks

ABC

Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee has broken ranks with his colleagues, arguing it is "absurd" for his party to expect him to change his stance on supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The Nationals on Monday said the party was unanimous in opposition to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament NSW MP Andrew Gee broke ranks and has vowed he …

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Canada’s Conservative party elects populist as new leader

2 years, 3 months ago

Canada’s Conservative party elects populist as new leader

Associated Press

TORONTO — Canada’s opposition Conservative Party elected its go-to attack dog as its new party leader Saturday. He embraced Canadians who were against vaccine mandates and supported the freedom truck convoy that paralyzed Canada’s capital and blockaded the border with the U.S. “Tonight begins the journey to replace an old government that costs you more and delivers you less with …

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Parliament’s two new MPs take their seats in the House of Commons

2 years, 6 months ago

Parliament’s two new MPs take their seats in the House of Commons

The Independent

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Canadian MP speaks in Kannada in Parliament, wins internet | WATCH

2 years, 7 months ago

Canadian MP speaks in Kannada in Parliament, wins internet | WATCH

India Today

Canadian MP Chandra Arya spoke in his mother tongue Kannada while he was speaking in Parliament. "This is the first time Kannada is spoken in any parliament in the world outside of India," he wrote on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/AUanNlkETT — Chandra Arya May 19, 2022 While speaking in Parliament, he expressed his pleasure to be able to speak in his mother …

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Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet

3 years, 2 months ago

Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet

Al Jazeera

Former Greenpeace staffer Steven Guilbeault will take over as environment minister and a new defence minister was named. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled his third cabinet since first winning office in 2015, replacing the defence minister and environment minister as his Liberal government looks to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, improve its environmental record and fend off political …

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Justin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada election, but miss majority

3 years, 3 months ago

Justin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada election, but miss majority

India TV News

Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in Monday’s parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats appeared to have failed. Canada is now among the most fully vaccinated countries in the world and Trudeau’s government spent hundreds of billions of dollars to prop up the economy amid lockdowns and he argued that the …

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