Bill Morneau insisted his stepping down was not related to a conflict-of-interest controversy that has embroiled him and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
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Justin Trudeau To Testify Before Parliament on WE Charity Scandal
There was no corruption, just a government working to save lives during a pandemic. That’s the message the prime minister delivered to skeptical lawmakers, and to Canadians.
Trudeau Adopts a Now-Familiar Tone of Contrition After WE Charity Scandal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada apologized for failing to recuse himself in the awarding of a government contract to a charity with deep connections to his family.
Trudeau Faces Ethics Questions on Family Ties to Charity Given Government Contract
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s brother and mother were both paid by a charity handpicked by his government to oversee hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to students.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Won’t Cross the Border for Washington Summit
Mr. Trudeau was invited to the meeting this week to celebrate the official start of a new trade deal. But as Canada’s coronavirus preventer-in-chief, he hardly could go, experts said.
How Much Longer Will the Border Stay Shut?
The March 21 closure of the Canada-U. S. border has led to a drastic downturn in traffic and speculation about what will happen when the shutdown is set to expire.
Counting the Days Under Virus Lockdown by the Length of Trudeau’s Hair
Justin Trudeau’s hair has long been a subject of fascination, ridicule and adulation in Canada. But three months into the coronavirus pandemic, commentary on his mane has become a national sport.
Trudeau’s 21-Second Pause Becomes the Story in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struggled to find the words to answer a question about President Trump’s response to the protests roiling the United States.
‘Genius’ or ‘Amoral’? Artist’s Latest Angers Indigenous Canadians
The Canadian Cree artist Kent Monkman is celebrated for paintings that reflect the lives of Indigenous people, but some feel his new work goes too far.
Canada Bans Assault Weapons in Wake of Deadly Mass Shooting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government had been in the process of introducing the ban when its agenda was overturned by the pandemic.