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Politics Week: Deal Made On NDP Prebudget HealthCare Demand

CANADA
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  • PM Trudeau says he's hopeful the BOC will cut interest rates, though saying it's their decision.
  • NDP says Liberals have met their March 1 deadline for new public health spending, avoiding the collapse of a "supply and confidence" agreement ahead of spring budget.
  • Polling aggregator 338Canada shows Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre are likely to win a majority government if an election were held now. Election is due in 2025 under a traditional four-year mandate.
  • Muslim groups say members of Parliament won't be welcome at mosques during Ramadan unless they meet a series of pledges around calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • More culture war sniping between PM Trudeau and Conservative leader Poilievre, over pending legislation around online harms and how it would protect children.
  • Sample headlines: Nobody wants to have a beer with Justin Trudeau (Toronto Star); With the Trudeau government, everything is an unacceptable situation (Globe and Mail)
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com

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