Canada

Source: a Conservative-Bloc Quebecois coalition government would liberate French Canada

A Toronto-based source with close ties to both Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Tool and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet tells The Chronicle that the two men are open to the possibility of a coalition government — and would be likely to advance

Canada

Sophie Gregoire has separated from Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire have separated. While Trudeau continues to reside at Rideau Cottage, Gregoire is now residing with the couple’s children at Harrington Lake, the Prime Minister’s wooded retreat outside of Ottawa.  Sources tell The Chronicle

Prime Minister

Trudeau releases mandate letters

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today released ministerial mandate letters to guide Cabinet. “On Election Day, Canadians chose to continue moving forward. People have been clear that they want progress on the issues that matter most, from fighting climate change