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Liberal MP says her constituents are 'very adamant' Justin Trudeau needs to go
Quebec Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes said Monday she's heard from "dozens" of constituents over the summer telling her it's time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside after nearly nine years at the top.
With Trudeau on the ropes, Liberals contemplate the next election with hope and anxiety
Justin Trudeau keeps saying he wants to stay and fight the next election against Pierre Poilievre. But his leadership could be put to the test in next week's byelection in Toronto-St. Paul's. And his MPs are wavering between resignation and enthusiasm.
Less than half of daycare spaces promised by Ottawa have been created ahead of 2026 deadline
The launch of a new national daycare program fuelled high hopes among Canadian families three years ago, but new figures show Ottawa is still a long way from meeting its goal of offering affordable spaces to "all families who need it" by 2026.
Liberal MP says he thinks Trudeau should face a leadership review
Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he thinks it’s time for his party to consider a leadership review of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
'It's not enough': Money at the heart of child-care disagreement between Ontario and Ottawa, sources say
Doug Ford's government has not yet signed a deal with Ottawa on child care in part because of a "money" disagreement, says a senior Ontario Progressive Conservative official.
Canada's new climate change target will exceed 40% cut in emissions: Radio-Canada sources
The Trudeau government is expected to announce a new target for greenhouse gas emissions — at least a 40 per cent reduction from 2005 levels by 2030.
Bell CEO's broadband-connected cottage in Lac-Sainte-Marie, Que., fuels bandwidth envy
In a region of Quebec known for spotty internet access, about 100 lakeside households have received a taxpayer-funded hookup to Bell Fibe's high-speed internet access in recent months. One of those cottages is owned by Bell CEO Mirko Bibic.
Pandemic hurting bilingualism in the public sector, francophone workers say
Some francophone public servants are expressing concern over the impact the pandemic is having on bilingualism in federal workplaces.
Some federal Greens and New Democrats are pushing for a temporary alliance
As the risk of an election looms under a Liberal minority government, grassroots NDP and Green members are pushing their parties to enter into a one-time strategic alliance in the next election.
Adult colouring book nights sell out fast in Toronto
Adult colouring books: they are suddenly all the rage, but not just in bookstores. Charities, businesses, and local artists are getting in on the trend.