Trudeau cabinet meets in St. Andrews
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are meeting in St. Andrews, N.B., at the historic Algonquin Resort.






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I have just arrived in St. Andrews. I will be covering the Trudeau cabinet meeting today.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 11:08:12 AM
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Here in St. Andrews, Heritage Minister @melaniejolyby Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 11:44:22 AM
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Here in St. Andrews, Heritage Minister @melaniejoly speaks with @HanceCBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAAKG4VAAE_tUf.jpg
by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 11:45:22 AM -
Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Melanie Joly this morning @AlgonquinResort for ministers meeting http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAAAfKVAAAtViV.jpg
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Immigration Minister @JohnMcCallumLPC just told @infoamsj that 28 more Syrian refugees will arrive today in New Brunswick. #nbpoli
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You may also want to follow @alisoncrawford5 for coverage of the Trudeau cabinet meeting in St. Andrews.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 11:50:04 AM
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There isn't anyone here yet. #lonelymic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZABkzYUoAEIAH1.jpg
by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 11:51:35 AM -
Here is a good primer for today. Trudeau cabinet meets to get acquainted — and to talk about delivering on promises cbc.ca/1.3407994by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 12:01:20 PM
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Trudeau cabinet meets in NB to get acquainted - and to talk about how to deliver on promises cbc.ca/beta/news/poli… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAEh8TWMAAm4-Z.jpg
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Defence minister stops to talk to reporters. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAGxCYWAAAf7rB.jpg
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Finance Minister Morneau stops to talk about pre budget meetings. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAKWfIUsAApAQE.jpg
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Immigration Minister John McCallum talks about refugees. Says may target more refugees to French speaking NB areas. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAK58GWMAA_nkI.jpg
by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 12:32:18 PM -
PMJT walks by the mic but doesn't stop to talk to reporters. He is set to talk this afternoon.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 12:34:09 PM
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Early morning discussions on pipelines on way into the cabinet meeting. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAMvjIWUAATnaG.jpg
by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 12:40:19 PM -
There wasn't a lot of news on the way into cabinet. But at least there was a fire near the scrum area. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZANDmUWMAECHxj.jpg
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John McCallum on the possibility of directing more Syrian refugees to French-speaking communities. Says majority don't speak either Eng/Fr.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:01:48 PM
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"It is in a sense a blank slate, which is a good thing for New Brunswick because ..." McCallum (cont)by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:03:14 PM
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"... because as a bilingual province they can choose whether to teach them or English or whether to teach them French." McCallum (cont)by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:03:38 PM
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McCallum says where the refugees are settled is up for discussion between Ottawa and the province.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:04:00 PM
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McCallum says "it may be possible" to look at adjusting where refugees settle, to ensure more in francophone N.B.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:04:38 PM
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Overall, McCallum says N.B. has been "super welcoming" to Syrian refugees. Cites example of Hampton, which he visited on Sunday.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:05:10 PM
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Beware cabinet ministers, these two are in St. Andrews. @HanceCBC @alisoncrawford5 twitter.com/alisoncrawford…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:17:05 PM
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I am livetweeting from the Liberal cabinet meeting in St. Andrews. You can follow along here: cbc.ca/1.3408099by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:47:03 PM
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The mobile-friendly liveblog is here: live.cbc.ca/Event/Trudeau_… (Note meeting is on now, so fewer tweets for a bit)by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:47:45 PM
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Interesting comments from Infrastructure Minister Amerjeet Sohi about funds for projects in cash-strapped provinces. cbc.ca/news/politics/…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:50:51 PM
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Here is some background on Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr's comments today on pipelines. cbc.ca/1.3405880by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:58:20 PM
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This story from @CBCTheHouse is also good background. cbc.ca/radio/thehouse…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 1:59:58 PM
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Carr reiterated call for responsible economic development and environmental sustainability.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:00:58 PM
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"There has to be public confidence in the regulatory process if we are going to sustain the movement of these resources to tidewater."by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:01:14 PM
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Carr added on pipelines: "You don’t rush your way into decisions that affect not only today but generationally in Canada."by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:01:42 PM
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Carr said drop in oil prices may change investment decisions but does not change need for confidence in regulatory system.by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:02:52 PM
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Latest from the cabinet meeting. More Syrian refugees may settle in francophone areas, minister says cbc.ca/1.3408321by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:26:51 PM
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by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:31:17 PM
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I just added audio from John McCallum and @InfoAMSJ about Syrian refugees. Listen: cbc.ca/player/play/26… Story cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:32:27 PM
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Local MP @KarenLudwigNB talks about having the Trudeau cabinet in her riding. Audio: cbc.ca/player/play/26…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:33:01 PM
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Immigration Minister John McCallum spoke about Syrian refugees today in St. Andrews. Story: cbc.ca/news/canada/ne… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZApSKaWcAAFaXJ.png
by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 2:46:15 PM -
A view of the Algonquin Resort where the Trudeau cabinet is meeting today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZAy-TeWkAE1msi.jpg
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Latest info on Syrian refugee numbers. twitter.com/susanamas/stat…by Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 3:42:01 PM
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Story from earlier tweets. Liberals won't 'rush' plan to review pipeline projects
cbc.ca/1.3408496 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA2v-yWkAU-56v.jpgby Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 3:43:50 PM -
Justin Trudeau's Davos trip 1 more star turn before promises meet reality
cbc.ca/1.3407348 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA3Z6zWsAIzVeH.jpgby Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 3:46:42 PM -
Interesting story. Ottawa agencies overwhelmed by fast pace of refugee arrivals
cbc.ca/1.3405809 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZA3pCaWYAAy7nP.jpgby Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 3:47:43 PM -
John McCallum slams Frank McKenna's proposal on immigration as against constitution
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"I think what NB has to do is to create a welcoming atmosphere — find them a place to live, help them find a job and ..." McCallumby Dan McHardie via twitter 1/18/2016 4:02:27 PM