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Sajjan says Canada 'very fortunate' to have Vance as defence chief

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has come out in support of Canada's top military general, saying the country is 'very fortunate' to have someone like Gen. Jonathan Vance leading the Canadian Armed Forces.
Nanos on the Numbers: Canadians bracing themselves for the 'R' word

On CTVNews.ca: Pollster Nik Nanos writes about the public mood when it comes to the economy, and how Canadians' fear of a recession is affecting what they want from our elected officials.
Bergen, Rempel Garner aren't ruling out Conservative leadership bid

Two high-profile female Conservative MPs say they aren’t dismissing the idea of running for party leader now that Andrew Scheer has announced he’ll resign.
Businesses face lower tax burden in Canada even after Trump tax cuts: Finance Department

Finance Minister Bill Morneau was told months before he gave a federal helping hand to the country's businesses that companies operating in Canada faced a better tax environment than in the United States, even after the Trump administration's sharp tax cuts.
Explained: What each minister has been mandated to do

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released each of his ministerial mandate letters that will guide his cabinet’s work through the 43rd Parliamentary session. Here is a brief rundown of the top priorities of each portfolio.
PM Trudeau issues revamped mandate letters for cabinet ministers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released the revamped mandate letters for each of his 37 cabinet ministers. Consistent with the priorities carved out by the Liberals during the campaign and further built in the throne speech, Trudeau is putting an emphasis on collaboration, both across the aisle and amongst ministers.
Scheer's resignation sparks questions about Conservative Party's future

Signs began to emerge Friday that the coming race to replace outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be an acid test for whether social conservatives have a place in the Conservative Party of Canada.
Independent MP Wilson-Raybould wants to keep Ottawa office she had as minister

Jody Wilson-Raybould has not moved out of the office that was given to her when she was a cabinet minister, even though she is now an Independent MP.

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Tom Mulcair, Craig Oliver, Joyce Napier, and Tonda MacCharles weigh in on Andrew Scheer resigning as leader of the Conservative party.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says PM Trudeau gambled on the hope that the Democrats would look out for Canadians when ratifying the new NAFTA de
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Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel Garner and Candice Bergen and former Conservative deputy leader Lisa Raitt discuss Scheer stepping down.
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