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Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election
Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Sean Fraser is cancelling his plans to retire from politics and will announce today he will seek reelection in his Nova Scotia riding of Central Nova.
Freeland to be transport minister, Guilbeault Quebec lieutenant in Carney cabinet: sources
Sources with knowledge of the decision told CBC News that Mark Carney has invited former Liberal leadership rival Chrystia Freeland to become transport minister.
Trudeau proposes way forward on 24 Sussex problem during final days in power
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to leave office, CBC News has learned that one of his final acts is an attempt to settle the problem of 24 Sussex Drive, the official — and long vacant — residence of Canada’s prime minister.
Mark Carney aims for smaller cabinet, team planning to drop over a dozen ministers: sources
Prime minister-designate Mark Carney is aiming for a much leaner cabinet as he prepares to get sworn in on Friday at Rideau Hall.
Transport Minister Anita Anand to reverse course and seek re-election: sources
Transport Minister Anita Anand is set to reverse her decision to retire from politics and announce she will seek re-election, CBC News has learned.
Ruby Dhalla kicked out of Liberal leadership race after 'extremely serious' violations: party
A Liberal Party of Canada committee voted unanimously on Friday to disqualify former MP Ruby Dhalla from the race to be the next leader.
Capital gains tax increase delayed until 2026, federal government confirms
The federal government confirmed on Friday it's reversing course on increases to the capital gains tax that were announced in the last federal budget after initial reporting from CBC News on Thursday.
Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the capital gains tax that she introduced as finance minister, CBC News has confirmed.
Mark Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid next week, backed by 30 MPs: source
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to formally announce his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late next week, a source close to his campaign told CBC News.
Yvonne Jones, Gudie Hutchings join national exodus of Liberals who won't run in next federal election
CBC News has learned that Labrador MP Yvonne Jones won't run in the next federal election, joining Gudie Hutchings on Thursday and leaving five of six Liberal-held seats up for grabs.