Liberal officials say it’s ‘essential’ their next party leader is bilingual – National

Current and former Liberal party officials, both French and English speakers, say the next Liberal leader replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be bilingual. “In my opinion, it’s essential for the leader of the Liberal party to speak both official languages,” said former Housing minister Sean Fraser, who announced in December he would not run for re-election in his Nova Scotia…

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Canada imposes new sanctions as Venezuelan President Maduro sworn in despite global condemnation

Canada has imposed new sanctions against 14 Venezuelan officials as President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031. This, despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election. Venezuela’s legislative palace, where he was sworn in and delivered a fiery speech, was…

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