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Singh says Bloc 'won't push government' after supporting throne speech

Canadians more concerned about Wexit than Quebec separatism: Nanos survey

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to meet Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for the first time since the federal election, a new survey suggests Canadians are worried about separatist sentiment in western Canada and aren’t convinced that the Liberals can mend the rift.
SNL takes on Trudeau's NATO comments in high school cafeteria sketch

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent candid comments of U.S. President Donald Trump has received the "Saturday Night Live" treatment, with some big-name comedians dropping in to portray Trudeau and other world leaders as cool kids teasing a clueless Trump.
Confidence vote on throne speech unlikely until New Year: Rodriguez

The confidence vote in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government’s throne speech "probably" won't happen until 2020.
Detained in China, Michael Kovrig hasn't lost hope or humour: boss

Canadian prisoner Michael Kovrig is trying to hold on to a sense of humour as he and fellow countryman Michael Spavor approach one year in solitary confinement in China, according to his current boss.
Singh reiterates support for Fredericton abortion clinic fighting to stay open

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited a Fredericton abortion clinic Saturday that is struggling to remain open because New Brunswick does not cover abortions performed outside hospitals.
Economy, health and climate change the leading issues in first question period of new session

The economy, regional divisions, healthcare pressures, the growing threat of climate change, and Indigenous rights are the pressing issues of this Parliament, based on the queries put to the prime minister by the opposition parties in the first question period of the new session.
Kenney to meet Trudeau next week, discuss pipelines and equalization

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will meet Tuesday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa to discuss issues ranging from pipelines to equalization.
Feds OK Alberta's carbon tax on big industrial emitters

The federal government is giving the Alberta government a passing grade for its industrial carbon tax, avoiding at least one showdown with the province over climate change.

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CTV QP: 'The Liberals want to survive'

Pollster Nik Nanos, Craig Oliver, Joyce Napier, and Tonda MacCharles weigh in on Trudeau facing Western alienation.
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CTV QP: Trudeau’s NATO comments go viral

Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heymen, Craig Oliver, Joyce Napier, and Tonda MacCharles discuss Trudeau and Trump at NATO.
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CTV QP: Parties react to the throne speech

Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, NDP MP Don Davies and Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen discuss Trudeau’s throne speech.
Air Date: December 8, 2019
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CTV QP: 'Trudeau has rolled back his commitments'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says PM Trudeau's throne speech was a 'missed opportunity' and has rolled back on commitments.
Air Date: December 8, 2019
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CTV QP: When will the throne speech vote happen?

Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez says a confidence vote in response to PM Trudeau’s throne speech won’t likely happen until 2020.
Air Date: December 8, 2019

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