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Chrystia Freeland Steps Down from Cabinet to Take on Ukraine Envoy Role

                          Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland is stepping down from cabinet. Chrystia Freeland, one of Canada’s most prominent political figures for over a decade, is leaving her role as Transport Minister to become Canada’s special envoy to Ukraine. The Toronto MP, who is of Ukrainian heritage and speaks the language fluently, announced her decision following weeks of speculation. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the appointment, praising Freeland’s “principled leadership” and her steadfast advocacy for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Freeland, who previously served as deputy prime minister and finance minister, said she will remain in Parliament but will not seek re-election. Her new role will focus on supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and strengthening Canada’s diplomatic presence in the region. Freeland’s deep ties to Ukraine, both personal and ...
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Federal Court Upholds Trudeau's Prorogation Decision

 

In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. The challenge, brought forward by two Nova Scotia residents, argued that Trudeau's move lacked reasonable justification and undermined Parliament's constitutional role. However, Chief Justice Paul Crampton concluded that the Prime Minister acted within his constitutional authority.

The court acknowledged the applicants' concerns about the growing concentration of power in the executive branch but found no evidence that Trudeau's decision exceeded legal limits or was solely driven by partisan motives. The ruling emphasized that the Prime Minister's advice to the Governor General, Mary Simon, to prorogue Parliament was not subject to judicial review in this context.

Trudeau had justified the prorogation as a necessary "reset" for a gridlocked Parliament and announced his intention to resign as Liberal leader, paving the way for new leadership. The decision has sparked debate about the balance of power between Canada's executive and legislative branches, but for now, the court's ruling affirms the legality of Trudeau's actions.

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