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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.
B.C. fire crews sent to fight Los Angeles wildfire: forests minister

B.C. fire crews sent to fight Los Angeles wildfire: forests minister

B.C. Premier David Eby committed the crew on Friday after a request from California’s Forestry and Fire Protection Department.
Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

OTTAWA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual

Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual

OTTAWA — Current and former Liberal party officials, both French and English speakers, say the Liberal leader chosen to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be bilingual.
Anita Anand says she will not run for Liberal party leadership or re-election

Anita Anand says she will not run for Liberal party leadership or re-election

MONTREAL — Liberal cabinet minister Anita Anand announced Saturday that she won’t pursue a bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
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