Catherine Cullen

Senior reporter

Catherine Cullen is host of CBC Radio's The House and a senior reporter on Parliament Hill.

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Some Liberal MPs are mounting a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau

Pressure is building on the prime minister and his office as a growing number of anxious Liberal MPs are co-ordinating efforts to force Justin Trudeau to step down as Liberal Party leader, multiple sources have told CBC News.

Cabinet minister tells Liberals to 'change their attitude' as MPs return to Commons

A cabinet minister who serves as the federal Liberals' national campaign co-chair told MPs at the party's recent caucus retreat that they need to "change their attitudes" if they want to turn around their dismal polling numbers, sources tell CBC News.

Poilievre says he wants to restore the military while cutting spending — how would that work?

Listen to Pierre Poilievre list his top priorities — cutting taxes, building homes, reducing the federal budget and fighting crime — and you won't hear a specific mention of Canada's military.

Liberal national caucus chair shuts down request by MPs for summer meeting over byelection loss

The Liberal Party's national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan told MPs Thursday evening that a full caucus meeting is "impossible" this summer, despite a flurry of requests from parliamentarians after a shocking byelection loss in a Toronto-area riding.

Liberal backbencher calls for Trudeau to resign in email to caucus

Liberal backbencher Wayne Long has sent an email to caucus calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader after the party lost a Toronto-area riding that's been solidly Liberal for decades earlier this week.

Canadian government will resume funding to United Nations relief agency for Palestinians: source

The federal government is resuming funding to UNRWA, the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians, CBC News has learned.

Ambassadors raise alarm as government staff abroad struggle to access health coverage

All of Canada's ambassadors and heads of mission have signed a letter to senior Global Affairs Canada officials warning that Canadian staff abroad are struggling to access health care coverage.

Poilievre not saying whether he'll support ban on medical interventions for trans minors

Conservative Party members may have voted clearly in favour of banning medical interventions for transgender youth, but party leader Pierre Poilievre still isn’t saying whether he thinks the policy should become law.

Leslyn Lewis claims WHO pandemic pact a step toward 'global government'

Conservative leadership hopeful Leslyn Lewis claims an international pandemic treaty could lead to the suspension of the Constitution and a global government. The experts say she's got it all wrong.

Poilievre says schools should leave LGBTQ issues to parents

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says schools should stick to teaching the basics and leave conversations about LGBTQ issues to parents.