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November 9, 2015

Liberals create powerhouse cabinet committee, allocate $100 million to resettle refugees

Syrians refugees at the Zaatari refugee camp Nov. 1 wait to register their names to return to their homeland in Syria. Canada’s new Liberal government has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative to fulfill a campaign promise and rescue 25,000 Syrian refugees by Christmas.

OTTAWA - Canada’s new Liberal government has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative to fulfill a campaign promise and rescue 25,000 Syrian refugees by Christmas.

Published in Canada
November 5, 2015

Prime Minister Trudeau and new cabinet now face reality

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and his new cabinet took a bus to Rideau Hall and walked up to the Governor General's residence for their swearing in. Hundreds lined the road to greet the new government.

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new 30-member cabinet face big challenges as the new Liberal government now must decide which election promises to make reality, say observers.

Published in Canada