Benjamin Lopez Steven
Associate Producer, Politics at CBC News
Associate Producer with @CBCPolitics • A Vancouverite in Ottawa who really misses his sushi • Reach out at [email protected] • 🇨🇦🇲🇽
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cbc.ca | Benjamin Lopez Steven |Victoria Valido
Politics·NewJobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced Friday afternoon the federal government is creating up to 6,000 more spots in the Canada Summer Jobs program for young people — a move that comes as many struggle to find work.
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cbc.ca | Benjamin Lopez Steven
Politics·NewPrime Minister Mark Carney has selected former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff. Blanchard will begin the job in July and replace former cabinet minister Marco Mendicino. Blanchard will start in July, replacing former cabinet minister Marco MendicinoBenjamin Lopez Steven · CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2025 1:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes agoPrime Minister Mark Carney has selected Marc-André Blanchard as his chief of staff.
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1 month ago |
cbc.ca | Benjamin Lopez Steven
Politics·NewBritish High Commissioner to Canada Rob Tinline says his government is waiting for the Canadian government to fully return before deciding whether to restart talks on a potential bilateral trade deal after negotiations fell apart at the beginning of last year.
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cbc.ca | Benjamin Lopez Steven
Politics·UpdatedConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his caucus will be pushing measures to make Canada more affordable, safe, self-reliant and united, as Conservative MPs prepare to return to Parliament without him.
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1 month ago |
cbc.ca | Benjamin Lopez Steven
Politics·NewKing Charles III will soon land in Ottawa to deliver the throne speech that kicks off a new session of Parliament. It’s widely understood the King’s visit is meant to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s 51st state threats — but not everyone is convinced it will work.
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NEW: The federal government is rolling out the Canada Strong Pass on Friday, which gives Canadians and tourists free access to national parks and historic sites. Plus, young people between 18-24 years old get a 25% discount on Via Rail tickets. #cdnpoli https://t.co/8uszP85H2Q
Of note to Albertans: as host jurisdiction of the G7 conference, Smith said she’s allowed to request a bilateral meeting with a world leader. Smith told @RosieBarton she’s asked for Australian PM Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba #abpoli
One more to wrap the weekend! Danielle Smith says she likes Ottawa’s plan to cut approval times of major infrastructure projects down to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence." #cdnpolitics #abpoli https://t.co/XCixw0f6cb
One more to wrap the weekend! Danielle Smith says she likes Ottawa’s plan to cut approval times of major infrastructure projects down to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation to "improve investor confidence." #cdnpolitics #abpoli https://t.co/XCixw0f6cb