Parliament Returns Fall Sitting
Members of Parliament returned from their summer break Monday with trade tensions hanging over the country, a new but undefined alliance with Europe on the horizon, and a Liberal government ready to push an aggressive agenda to get major new infrastructure approved.Reported by 3 of 5 outlets; wording from The Globe and Mail.
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The trade conflict escalated, with Trump imposing another volley of tariffs and threatening even more, while Canada imposed its own counter-tariffs.
In a speech to the European Parliament last week, Carney welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s move to work on making Canada an associate member of the European Union.
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Conservative MP Larry Brock also officially resigned his Ontario seat on Friday, which means a seat in Brantford, Ont., is also up for grabs.
Poilievre is expected in Brantford, Ont., on Sunday, where he will hold a rally.
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- 18 Sep
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to become the first “associate member” of the European Union.
- 20 Sep
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs in July (including over wildfire smoke) and trade talks subsequently ramped up only to collapse in August.
- 21 Sep
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is poised to introduce a fresh bill to extend relief for the excise tax on fuel and has a fall budget in the works as well.
Coverage 11 articles
- 21 Sep A consequential fall begins with familiar concerns and a new test for the Carney government
CBC 
21 Sep Parliament returns from summer break with major economic bill
The Globe and Mail- 21 Sep House of Commons returns for fall sitting after turbulent summer
CBC 
21 Sep House of Commons is back as Liberals vow ‘significant’ legislation coming
Global News
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21 Sep MPs return to Parliament after drama-filled summer
Toronto Star
20 Sep As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
Toronto Star
20 Sep Bills, byelections and bilats: what you need to know as MPs return to Parliament Hill
Toronto Star
20 Sep Parliament returns with a big agenda and a fight brewing between Carney and labour unions
National Post- 20 Sep MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill. Here's what to watch this sitting
CBC - 18 Sep Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
CBC 
18 Sep Carney to address Liberal caucus after return from Europe
Global News
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