Steven MacKinnon
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WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister saysClose to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.CanadaJul 29
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Via Rail locomotive fleet to be replaced, new facility in works: MacKinnonThe trains will replace Via Rail's fleet across the country, except for the Windsor-Quebec City corridor, where the federal government is planning a new high-speed rail line.CanadaJul 29
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Liberals want committees to be ‘open,’ minister says as Tories cry foulSince the Liberal government officially became a majority, its MPs have moved to go in camera at several committee meetings and moved to adjourn unilaterally in one instance.PoliticsMay 1
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Airlines will face new maximum fine of $1M for violating passenger rightsThe federal government has announced it will increase the maximum fine that can levied against airlines for repeated violations of air passenger rights from $250,000 to $1 million.CanadaMay 1
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Canada must be able to do its own space launches, minister says on new billThis comes following the successful Artemis II mission, where Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen was one of four astronauts to travel the farthest in space.CanadaApr 21
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Liberals dismiss fact-checking petition proposal for House of CommonsFederico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to propose legislation that would help correct the record when MPs stray from the truth intentionally or are ill-informed.PoliticsMar 30
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New federal election bill seeks to crack down on deepfakes, long ballots'Canada's elections belong to Canadians. Outside money, influence and threats have no place in them,' MacKinnon said at a news conference on Parliament Hill Thursday afternoon.CanadaMar 26
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Liberals defend Iran war position during debate in House of CommonsForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, who opened the debate on behalf of the government, said Ottawa's position on the war was based on 'clear principles.'CanadaMar 9
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Ottawa has a ‘deficit issue that has to be dealt with,’ Liberal saysThe federal government says it expects to deal with a 'substantial' deficit as it returns, and plans to put forward proposals for potential changes to criminal laws.PoliticsSep 15, 2025
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Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon won’t join Liberal leadership raceLabour Minister Steven MacKinnon has become the latest MP to say he won't join the race to become the next leader of the Liberal party.PoliticsJan 12, 2025
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