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Liberal Caucus Chair Rejects Claims of Tensions With PM Mark Carney

Liberal Caucus Chair Rejects Claims of Tensions With PM Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney has strongly dismissed allegations that Prime Minister Mark Carney has a difficult relationship with members of his caucus, calling recent reports suggesting otherwise “absolutely false.”The remarks come after media reports citing unnamed Liberal MPs claimed Carney had become increasingly dismissive of concerns raised by caucus members, centralized decision-making and, at times, lashed out during internal discussions.Speaking in an interview with CTV’s Question Period, Maloney firmly rejected the accusations and defended the prime minister’s leadership style.“Absolutely false,” Maloney said when asked about claims that Carney regularly talks down to caucus members. He described…
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Steven Guilbeault Expected to Leave Carney Caucus as India-Canada Tensions Continue

Steven Guilbeault Expected to Leave Carney Caucus as India-Canada Tensions Continue

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Former Liberal environment minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to leave Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus, according to reports by The Globe and Mail. Sources also say the longtime environmental advocate may resign as MP for the Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte–Marie, though plans could still change. Guilbeault, who represented the riding since 2019, reportedly resigned from cabinet last year over disagreements with the government’s energy policies, including support for a new Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline and changes to environmental assessment rules. Sources say Guilbeault is expected to address Parliament on Wednesday and meet with current and former staff afterward.…
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