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In the news today: Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls

In the news today: Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects

Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects

OTTAWA — As a race to elect a new Liberal leader quickly approaches, a high-profile candidate appears set to throw their hat into the ring.
Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.
Dozens of firefighters from B.C. and Alberta to deploy in California

Dozens of firefighters from B.C. and Alberta to deploy in California

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.
MacKinnon won't join Liberal leadership race, cites lack of time to mount campaign

MacKinnon won't join Liberal leadership race, cites lack of time to mount campaign

OTTAWA — Another minister rumoured to have been considering a run for the Liberal leadership has decided against it, saying there isn't enough time for him to mount the kind of campaign he wants.
Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change

Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change

The sister of a British Columbia woman with Down syndrome who starved to death in a Port Coquitlam home in 2018 says she believes more people will die if systemic changes aren't made to how people with developmental disabilities are treated.
Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba's Opposition Tories

Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba's Opposition Tories

WINNIPEG — The battle for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is three months from being decided, and the two men vying for the role are laying out different paths to try to reignite the party voted out of office in the last elec
Quebec Liberals 'at a crossroads' as leadership race kicks off Monday

Quebec Liberals 'at a crossroads' as leadership race kicks off Monday

MONTREAL — As the federal Liberals prepare to choose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor, another Liberal leadership race is getting underway in Quebec this week.
With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

It appears the CBC's current role, its prospects for reform and its very existence are set to become election issues in the coming campaign.
Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

Justin Trudeau's own walk in the snow launched a historic week in federal politics

Justin Trudeau began his time in office with a promise of “sunny ways.” The announcement of his departure provided a stark contrast.
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