Canada federal election Sept. 29
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We'll take a look back at last night's debate and bring you the latest news from the campaign trail throughout the day.
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Early this morning:Justin Trudeau talks w a 6 yr old about how he broke his arm #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQEQ3WMWEAAs9kl.jpg
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Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe was on CBC Montreal's morning radio program.Gilles Duceppe says full equality between men and women make the niqab a priority #cbcmtl #daybreaking8:22 AM - 29 Sep 2015
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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau waves as he boards his plane en route to Winnipeg. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press) -
All five main party leaders are campaigning today:
Canada election 2015: Where the leaders are Tuesday
After debating foreign policy Monday night in Toronto, the three major party leaders return to the campaign trail today. -
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IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT ...
Justin Trudeau appeared to show he can stand the heat and stay in the kitchen -- at least for half a minute. Before the Munk debate on foreign affairs, the Liberal leader popped into a bakery in Toronto to shake hands and take photos with party supporters and customers. He went to the back of the store, grabbed a large wooden paddle-shaped instrument called a peel, pulled a large loaf of calabrese bread from a commercial oven. The photo-op lasted about 30 seconds. Trudeau then went behind the coffee counter and served up espressos. - Canadian Press
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Conservative Leader Stephen Harper held a rally at the Ottawa airport before departing for the debate in Toronto. About 80 people were lined up along a route to Harper's airplane. While many whipped out their cameras and mobile phones to snap selfies and group photos with the prime minister, one woman sought to memorialize the event in a decidedly old-fashioned manner -- she asked Harper for his autograph. - Canadian Press
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WRONG WAY JOE
As people began arriving for the foreign policy debate Monday, there was much confusion about how to get inside Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall. Among those unsure about how to get in -- Finance Minister Joe Oliver, who has been largely unseen this campaign. His aids initially directed him to a back door -- but unbeknownst to them, that route led right into the media room, where dozens of reporters were awaiting the start of the debate. Oliver started walking toward the entrance before a member of the prime minister's team realized where he was headed and quickly intervened. Oliver was whisked in via another door. So much for that scrum. - Canadian Press
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Here's our full recap of last night's debate:
Munk leaders' debate: Harper, Trudeau battle over bill to revoke citizenship
Testy exchanges between Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau over legislation that can strip citizenship of those convicted of terrorism-related offences marked one of the more heated moments during Monday night's debate on foreign policy. -
Debate analysis by Neil Macdonald, including some states-side reaction to Conservative Leader Stephen Harper's assertion that "I have a great relationship with Barack Obama."
Oh yeah, BFFs for sure.They have a serious bromance happening. You've met them, right?
The myth of Canada's 'special relationship' with the U.S.
To give Stephen Harper the benefit of the doubt, Neil Macdonald writes, Barack Obama is not an easy guy to bond with. But even in the loose confines of an election debate it's no use trying to pretend everything is hunky-dory when it's far from it. -
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Agriculture ministers and representatives from the dairy industry in Quebec and Ontario want to make sure the federal trade minister doesn't give up too much in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.
They are off to shadow Ed Fast at the talks in Atlanta, where other countries will be pushing for greater access to Canada's tightly managed dairy sector.
The Harper government hopes to reach a deal before the weekend to establish the world's largest free-trade zone. - Canadian Press
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A CBC exclusive:
Strong UN in Canada's interest, foreign affairs officials advise
Advice prepared by department officials for the next minister of foreign affairs, obtained by CBC News, says Canada has a "strong national interest in sustaining" the United Nations as a "means of achieving our foreign policy priorities." -
As we face a little downtime before the first leader appearance today, we'll take a look at last night's debate, ICYMI.
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Mulcair took the opportunity early to criticize the Conservatives for their response to the Syrian refugee crisis.Mulcair on Canada's response to the Syrian refugee crisis #elxn42 cbc.ca/1.3247640 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQBrIDwWsAA9JQ_.png
8:11 PM - 28 Sep 2015- Reply
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Trudeau took a stab at the Conservative government while calling for a return to Canada's tradition of peacekeeping.While Harper defended his country's record:8:17 PM - 28 Sep 2015- Reply
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Trudeau continued to press on the refugee crisis:
While Harper said the Conservatives are not chasing headlines:Harper on Canada's response to refugee crisis. Live debate coverage here cbc.ca/1.3247640 #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQBwe3ZWcAAAabZ.png
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Trudeau took aim at criticisms of his father. The anniversary of his death was 15 years to the day.8:44 PM - 28 Sep 2015
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Harper received laughter on applause for this line during the debate on Bill C-51.
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Mulcair answers on Canada's role in the North:
During that debate, Trudeau had a zinger ready for Harper:"The thing they keep saying about you up there in the North is..." #elxn42 cbc.ca/1.3247640 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQB3GRTWoAAb50_.png
9:03 PM - 28 Sep 2015- Reply
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Trudeau also attacked Harper during a discussion about Russia:
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Mulcair attacked Harper while attempting to differentiate himself from Trudeau:9:15 PM - 28 Sep 2015
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Mulcair was quippy last night, here on Bob Rae's NDP record in Ontario...
...and here, after Trudeau mentioned 'pomp' in an answer.9:35 PM - 28 Sep 2015- Reply
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And here are the final stats from Twitter during the debate:
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Afterward, Mulcair and Trudeau took questions from the media. Harper did not.
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Elizabeth May took part via Twitter:
Elizabeth May, again excluded, tweets her way into Munk debate conversation
​Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, excluded from Monday's foreign policy debate, turned to social media to hammer the Conservative government on its record, including its decision to pass controversial security legislation. -
Much of the buzz post-debate was about Justin Trudeau's defence of his father:
Trudeau slams Mulcair and Harper for attacks on father's record
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau scored points with the audience with a rare public tribute to his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, during Monday night's debate in Toronto. -
And people were largely impressed with the debate's format and the leaders' performances, including CBC's At Issue panel.
At Issue panel weighs in on Munk foreign policy debate
The National's At Issue panel called the Munk foreign policy debate between the three main party leaders the best of the encounters so far. -
And, finally, the Twitter summary from Stephen Harper's former director of communications:My Twitter feed #munkdebate summary: substance, JT > TM, Harper Prime Ministery, TM needs to find lost mojo, all partisans "we won" #elxn427:57 AM - 29 Sep 2015
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The idea that someone can't be a political candidate because of a Facebook comment they made three years ago seems ridiculous.
Replacement candidate scramble goes down to the wire
The deadline has dropped to register as a federal election candidate, and that raises the stakes in a tight three-way race plagued by social media missteps. -
Our Facebook post about Bob Rae and Tom Mulcair quipping at each other, followed by some user comments:
Fighting words.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/bob-rae-tom-mulcair-twitter-1.3247924
CBC Newsvia Facebook at 9:00 AMMr. Rae, oh yeah that's the guy that was NDP premier of Ontario that almost bankrupted that province with his brilliant fiscal management and social programs. Some of us Canadians remember.
Rod Layboltvia Facebook at 9:11 AMI wish the opposition would stop fighting amongst themselves and do what has to be done to UNSEAT HARPER!
Clive Changemanvia Facebook at 9:24 AMCan't defend Rae's stint as Ontario Premier, but these cheap shots are costing Mulcair votes
Jorge Jose Nevesvia Facebook at 9:54 AM -
Farmers on tractors reaching Ottawa from east. Rallying vs scuttlebut on dairy industry reforms in Trans Pacific Partnership. #TPP #cdnpoli10:48 AM - 29 Sep 2015
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Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal could be closed this week
The Conservative government hopes to reach an agreement before the weekend that would establish the world's largest free-trade zone, allowing a final sprint toward election day with the 12-country pact in hand. -
Here's a sampling of what some of the parties' official Twitter accounts are saying:Exports to the United States are up 50% since 2009 under @pmharper’s leadership #elxn42 #munkdebate http://t.co/C0ybE73o9O
9:47 PM - 28 Sep 2015- Reply
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What they’re saying: @ThomasMulcair won tonight’s #MunkDebate : http://t.co/7spjTiskn5 #Ready4Change http://t.co/KwmqzuDjq9
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Well, we won another debate! DEMAND that Tom Mulcair and Stephen Harper show up to the big one. It'll be on TV! #Munk http://t.co/bvMjOUydJw
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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau steps off his campaign plane as he arrives in Winnipeg. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press) -
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair talks with press secretary George Smith as he heads to the campaign plane in Toronto. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press) -
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair was on CTV's Canada AM this morning.
Mulcair touched on child care, his party's northern strategy, and criticized Harper for "creating different categories of Canadians." -
If they put up a pro-Harper message, I'll buy you a drink.
Conservative voter pays NDP $50 to 'Send Harper a Message'
When a Manitoba man heard about an NDP campaign to pay $50 to 'Send Harper a Message', the Conservative voter took them up on it. -
Here's a round-up of some of the political coverage in our regional newsrooms:
CBC P.E.I.:
Federal election 2015: Abortion talk heats up Cardigan candidates' roundtable
Conservative candidate for Cardigan Julius Patkai went after Liberal Lawrence MacAulay for his party's position on abortion rights during a candidates' roundtable on Island Morning on Tuesday.
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador:
Stephen Harper to campaign in Avalon on Saturday
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is set to visit Newfoundland and Labrador Saturday, his party confirmed Tuesday.
CBC Windsor:
Trans-Pacific Partnership worries Essex County dairy farmers
Essex County dairy farmers will discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal with Essex Liberal candidate Audrey Festeryga in Kingsville Tuesday. -
I left the newsroom just in time: #TPP dairy rally almost at Parliament Hill. #cdnpoli #cbcott #otttraffic http://t.co/RyKVuITths
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Little bit of that fertilizer smell mixing with the ketchuppy odor of the Bank/Sparks McDonalds. #TPP #cbcott http://t.co/XCjZVBinP7
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Background on Trans-Pacific Partnership: http://t.co/JzEVjGETTU
Similar farmer rally in Quebec: http://t.co/v5M0TlxOs3#TPP #cdnpoli11:05 AM - 29 Sep 2015- Reply
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A post to our Facebook page and a few of the comments it generated:
Last night, we saw a substantive, but heated, debate on the fight against ISIS, Syrian refugees and climate change.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-2015-key-exchanges-munk-debate-1.3247918
CBC Newsvia Facebook at 8:30 AMSay what you want about Harper but he is tough on terror
Jr Grovervia Facebook at 8:30 AMI think last night's debate will seal the deal for another Conservative minority - Harper definitely has his downside, but Trudeau and Muclair looked out of their league. And the truth is, that is the very best possible arrangement for all Canadians, whether they know it or not.
Chris Weldonvia Facebook at 10:03 AMBest line of the night. "You can vote in the same government we've been voting in for the last 150, trading scandal for scandal, sponsorship scandal for senate scandal, or you can vote for a change in parliament." Even if the NDP get in and do poorly, the message that we Canadians will not accept the back and forth corrupt vs less corrupt party "choice" of the US isn't going to happen here.
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#ottttaffic very slow going at the north end of Bank and I only count 12 tractors that have gone by so far. #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFBuzXW8AAGgCb.jpg
by Andrew Foote via twitter 9/29/2015 3:00:52 PM -
Many of the tractors have that familiar "milk cow" logo on them. #TPP #cdnpoli #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFCxfTWoAAOXv4.jpg
by Andrew Foote via twitter 9/29/2015 3:00:57 PM -
Some of the tractors at the #TPP dairy rally are more decorated than others. #cdnpoli #cbcott http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFDI2AW8AAxswT.jpg
by Andrew Foote via twitter 9/29/2015 3:01:03 PM
