David Baxter
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
Government to face third Tory non-confidence vote
The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP.
Chief criticizes Conservatives for playing politics with clean water by blocking bill
A prominent Saskatchewan First Nation Chief has accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using legislation to recognize the right to safe drinking water as a political "tactic."
Canada halts applications for private sponsorship of refugees until 2026
Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications.
Some Canadian cities including Ottawa brace for refugee influx with temporary housing facilities
A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals.
Parliament still gridlocked amid trade talks and postal strike
Parliament closes in on its eighth week of gridlock over a privilege motion, as Canada Post employees are on strike and calls emerge to exclude Mexico from upcoming trade talks.
Canadian MPs and diplomats watch U.S. election with concern for trade and defence
"Canadian businesses just have to be prepared for some challenges over the next four years, no matter who wins," said Keller, a vice-president with government relations firm StrategyCorp.
Liberals try to push past leadership drama and focus on next campaign
The Liberal caucus turned its attention to the party's plan for the next election on Wednesday, after an unsuccessful attempt by some MPs to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.
Top Mountie to testify in House on alleged India interference
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme is among a slate of top security officials set to meet the House of Commons national security committee, weeks after making explosive allegations against the Indian government.
MPs who think Trudeau should resign are calling for a secret leadership vote
Two dozen members of caucus signed a letter that gave Trudeau until Monday to respond to their demand for his resignation as party leader but the PM insists he's staying on.
PM Trudeau will do some soul searching over caucus leadership critique
Liberal MPs were tight-lipped about what happened behind the closed doors but those who did speak with reporters as they left the meeting also said the party is united.