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The ruling federal Liberal government is celebrating after winning three byelections, including one riding that had belonged to the Conservatives for nearly a decade. As David Akin explains, the results signal approval of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach in dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Discussions on the escalating trade dispute with the United States dominated the Liberal cabinet retreat in Alberta. While the prime minister says he’s still open to a deal, Canadian businesses stuck in the middle of the ongoing feud, say Canada should focus on becoming its own best customer. Jeff Semple reports.

The Liberals have won all three federal byelections, securing the government’s majority. Global News Morning speaks with UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest about what the results mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals as they face a renewed trade fight with the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept a trio of byelections Monday including picking up a seat from the Conservatives in Quebec. David Akin Reports.

Voting in three federal by-elections are now underway in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, where Prime Minister Mark Carney will look to maintain his slim Liberal majority in the House of Commons. Mackenzie Gray breaks down the stakes from Ottawa.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre claimed Liberals misrepresented what North Vancouver-Capilano Conservative candidate Stephen Curran said at an all-candidates panel for the Aug. 31 byelection on Thursday. Curran acknowledged he’s heard voters criticize Poilievre’s style. But when asked about the criticisms, Poilievre claimed that “Liberals have misrepresented what he said and that the Global News has...

In an interview with Global News, former Liberal MP John McKay raised concerns about the Carney government’s approach to foreign aid as Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships. McKay, who helped shape Canada’s Better Aid Bill, said foreign assistance should remain focused on reducing global poverty rather than advancing trade interests. “If you’ve got...

The Nova Scotia Liberal Party has announced its two candidates for party leadership: Amanda Mombourquette and Becky Druhan. As Angela Capobianco reports, this race will see the party electing its first female leader.

Ontario Liberal MPP Stepanie Smyth, the party’s critic for ethics, integrity and accountability, reacted to news Thursday that the Progressive Conservative party spent $3,000 to have someone tail former Ontario Liberal party leader Bonnie Crombie to her vacation destination in Jamaica, just six days after she was selected leader. “He will do anything to stop...

A well-known Montreal advocate for the unhoused is making a move into provincial politics. James Hughes has been tapped as a candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party to run in a riding west of Montreal. As Phil Carpenter reports, that makes two high-profile candidates that the party has announced in as many days.

Liberal MP Shaun Chen revealed his plans to resign from his federal post in a social media post on Monday, citing “significant health issues” lingering after a car accident he was involved in late last year. Since 2015, Chen has represented the Scarborough North riding.

With exactly two months to go until the Quebec provincial election, the liberals were all smiles today as they unveiled a star candidate. Michel LeBlanc headed the Montreal Chamber of Commerce for sixteen years before Liberal leader Charles Milliard convinced him to jump into politics.

It’s the billion-dollar question for many Quebec voters — where has Charles Milliard been? The Quebec Liberal leader laid out his economic vision Wednesday in Quebec City — his first major announcement in several weeks. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, with just one month until the official campaign begins, some feel Milliard has not done enough...

The lone Liberal in the Manitoba legislature says her party needs to focus on one big issue in order for more people to support them before the next provincial election. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to MLA Cindy Lamoureux.

The Federal Government will not be investigating the decisions that led to B.C.’s vacant condo buyout plan. A number of Conservative MPs demanding the probe during a committee meeting Thursday were shut down. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

One week into the provincial election campaign and the race in some Quebec ridings is heating up. Verdun has traditionally been a Liberal Party stronghold until Québec solidaire won the seat in the last election. As Phil Carpenter reports, despite a familiar name running for the Liberals, anything could happen come October 5th.

Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss his meeting with the Prime Minister and Liberal cabinet in Banff, as well as his spending priorities heading into budget deliberations.

Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) leader Christine Fréchette held a raucous mid-campaign rally Sunday, as she told a crowd of adoring supporters that a third straight victory is in their grasp. Meanwhile, the lagging Liberals rolled out a major symbolic change as they try to revive their hopes. Dan Spector shares a look at how the...

Six days into Quebec’s election campaign, polls suggest the race is tightening. The Parti Québécois continues to lead, but its advantage over the Coalition Avenir Québec appears to be shrinking, while the Quebec Liberals are courting federalist voters. Tim Sargeant reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Calgary on Wednesday night, for a surprise visit to Canada, including stops in Banff, Toronto, and North Bay. Zelenskyy is set to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, just hours before the Liberal cabinet will gather in Banff to discuss the path ahead in the U.S. trade war....