Rosemary Barton
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Chief Political Correspondent. Host: Rosemary Barton Live, At Issue. Freckled. Loves all the politics. Heavy on the coffee and the sneakers.
Joined September 2009
PM: I want to ask the media to not mention the name or photo of the shooter. Do not give him the gift of infamy.
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China confirms it is sending medical supplies to Canada.
On March 27, Bank of China donates medical supplies (including 30000 medical masks, 10000 sets of protective clothing, 10000 goggles and 50000 pairs of gloves, followed by N95 medical masks) to Canada fighting against COVID-19. We are together!
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PMJT: as of today we will pass legislation that will make it no longer possible to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada.
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Thé Prime Minister of New Zealand hitched a ride with Canada to NYC for the UN general assembly.Here she is meeting with members of the Canadian delegation.
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Last night Canadians tuned in and CBC won the night on all platforms, with record numbers on digital, and peaking at almost 2 million viewers on TV. Thank you for spending the night with us and for trusting us to deliver on such an important night. 🔥🔥🔥.
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Yo CNN, she's the Minister of Foreign Affairs not an "official".
Canadian official Chrystia Freeland calls President Trump's tariffs insulting
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Littlest Trudeau crashes the press conference. See window on the right.
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Journalists should be free to work without intimidation or threats. Sending good thoughts to my colleagues.
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The palace has released a photo of the Prime Minister’s first audience with the King. H/t .@iamSas
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Criticize the LPC/NDP deal all you want, but this is irresponsible rhetoric from someone who was duly elected 6 months ago.
Worth noting: Conservative MP Rachael Thomas (née Harder) on Monday in the House of Commons said "many Canadians" hold the view that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fits the definition of a dictator. She did not cite a poll.
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Trudeau: we will list the IRGC and the leadership under the most powerful part of the Immigration and Refugee Act. This will make the top 50% of the leadership inadmissible to Canada. This is a permanent decision. 10k members of the leadership will be banned from Canada.
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Freeland as first woman Minister of Finance: it's about time we broke that glass ceiling. To all the women, keep going.
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As just reported by @VassyKapelos the leadership of the Liberals and the NDP have reached a tentative agreement that would see the NDP support the Liberal govt and keep it in power until 2025 in exchange for movement on key NDP priorities, CBC News has learned.
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I hope all the Conservatives tweeting about me and my tough questions finally agree to appear on my program. They have an open invitation. #journalism.
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4 years ago I sat beside @petermansbridge while he hosted election night. Tonight I get to sit here myself. It’s a big deal and I could not be happier to guide you through the night with the best in the business.
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Journalism is a critical part of democracy. And just because someone says they are a journalist doesn’t make them so.
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PM: no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or to use military grade assault weapons in Canada.
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PM confirms they are moving forward with plans to require vaccination for planes and trains within this country.
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PM says health Canada has approved first clinical trials for a possible vaccine at the Canadian centre for Vaccinology at Dalhousie Unviersity.
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An incredible team of producers, crew and journalists put together that election special. I hope you watched. I hope we delivered. There is nothing I like doing more than covering a story that matters to all of you. And politics is just my jam. More tomorrow.
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A man getting his first vaccine at a vaccine clinic in Ottawa just told the PM he's finally getting it because he realized he "can't do shit" until he gets it.
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PM: if you have a trip booked, cancel it. Don't book a trip for Spring Break. Don't plan to travel across this country.
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Ontario will begin offering AZ to people 40 and older as of Tuesday. This comes hours after the provincial govt wrong suggested it was up to the federal govt to make that change. It was not.
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This is completely false. In no way does this suspend civil liberties. Good grief.
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This is a very good example of how to do a walking scrum with a politician who just will not answer. @JvittalTV and Senator Paul.
Our @JVittalTV on Thursday questioned Kentucky Senator Rand Paul about his objection to an attempt to quickly pass a bill ensuring the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund never runs out of money. Here is video of their exchange.
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This is not factual. The protests in Ottawa were cleared starting Friday after invoking the Emergencies act. The Windsor border was cleared before the EA. You can debate whether it was needed but good to start from a position of facts.
After clearing the protests in Ottawa and blockades at the borders BEFORE implementing the Emergencies Act. Liberals forced a confidence motion on the EA on a Monday night. Announced a revocation of the EA on a Wednesday afternoon. It’s time for an inquiry. #cdnpoli.
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And yes, some Conservatives, including the interim leader welcomed the protestors and met with them. Now, not so much. .
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Public Health has released CLEARER language about who can go for a walk outside: You can go for a walk if you: have not been diagnosed with COVID-19;.do not have symptoms of COVID-19; have not travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days.
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This is ridiculous. We are doing story after story to hold the govt to account on a daily basis. Pot shots take away from your legitimate questions.
Media is ramping up a campaign to protect Trudeau from accountability sessions. They know he can’t handle tough questions. He left the borders open to 2000 people from COVID hotspots & giving away our medical stockpiles. No wonder he is hiding from questions.
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The Raptors were great and all but the physical and mental strength of this young woman is astounding. @Bandreescu_ 🇨🇦.
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This is not funny and unacceptable. Chris was beyond professional. I would not have been.
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I didn't realize this was an option!
April 18, 1930 was a slow news day so the BBC announcer just said “there is no news” then someone played the piano for 15 minutes
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A reminder the shooter in Nova Scotia had no license and obtained those weapons illegally.
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On that note, I’m taking 24 hours off. Be safe. And healthy and kind.
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An update on Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau’s health, we are told she still has mild flu-like symptoms and headaches. PM still doing well health-wise as are the Trudeau kids.
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Here’s Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s update. She has been given the all clear from doctors.
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David Johnston has just quit his job as special rapporteur.
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There’s a lot right now. Take a break. Talk to friends. Be good to yourself.
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These paid sick days expire in September. The paid sick days in Quebec and PEI are in place ALL THE TIME.
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Hi Stan, I do appreciate the feedback. I'm from Manitoba. We should totally grab a coffee next time I'm there. You sound like a lot of fun. A total gentleman. Thanks for watching.
. @CBCTheNational Is it true that @RosieBarton gets her clothes off a dead clown? Are you not paying her enough money? BTW, her laugh sounds more like a cackle and it is really annoying. The other three hosts are quite good and professional, especially Ms. Arsenault.
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PM:12.Minutes ago Michael Kovrig and Michael.Spavor left Chinese airspace.
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I was just at the coffee shop where the young employees were all standing around closely together. Don’t do this. Spread out. Find space. This is not a test. (And yes I told them this).
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I have never received so many tweets and emails from all of you looking for information and help. Reading all them. Doing my best to get you answers with the help of all my colleagues. Hang in there.
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Senator, you know me. Is this kind of cheap shot really necessary? I would suggest you dial it back. It's unbecoming.
Does it matter if someone is watching or not? That’s right, it doesn’t when you’re the CBC and you’re getting taxpayer dollars regardless.
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Are we just pretending Chris rock didn’t get punched in face now.
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Elections Canad confirms 4.7 million Canadians voted in advance polls. An increase of 29% from 2015.
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PM on returning to Parliament in full on Monday “I think we can all recognize that would be a mistake”.
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Canada is now expected to have 8 million doses by the end of March. Was previously 6.
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“They met every day to coordinate their coverage”. With all due respect to the former Prime Minister this is untrue. As are many other claims here. It’s too bad time has not allowed for a more nuanced analysis of the results.
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I endorse this idea.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson wants the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to skip the traditional White House visit and head to Parliament Hill instead. He's tweeted at PM Justin Trudeau, suggesting an invite should be issued. Background:
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Anyone wanna tell Hollywood what is actually happening in the world right now? Or….
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Literally no one has said they are going to raise the GST contrary to what Andrew Scheer just said.
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When we last got this briefing 19 days ago Canada’s cases were doubling every three says. Cases are now doubling every SIXTEEN days.
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Any politician worth his salt would have known of that anniversary. I don't care what you tweet. I do care that you won't answer questions about. I report facts based on what people say and tweet. The interview request stands and we can clear this all up. Any time you like.
Whether or not I give interviews, your job is to report facts, not unfounded and calumnious speculation. You admit you have no idea if there was a connection. I tweet almost every day and was not even aware of this event in the US. You are biased and unprofessional.
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PMJT: yes, it was upsetting to see the pandemic turn some people towards fury and anger and against government and science. But that won't define our country.
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PM confirms Monday will be a national, federal holiday in honour of the Queen.
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Also don’t be a woman on TV. That’s a good solution.
1/2 A lot of people on Twitter complain of its toxicity. I don’t find it toxic at all. One solution is not to follow toxic people, or people who retweet toxic people. Another is to refuse to get into arguments on Twitter. Ever. With anyone. Period.
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PM Trudeau: “ we will endure, we will persevere and we will prevail”.
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Pierre Poilievre wants to be leader of the Conservative party.
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Scheer; we will make sure the Liberal govt cannot attack our energy sector. NOTE: Trudeau bought and approved a pipeline.
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Premier Ford tells his finance minister his holiday is over.
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We talk about what’s happening with this kind of turnout on At Issue tonight on @CBCTheNational.
HAPPENING NOW: Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre arrives to his rally in Edmonton. #cdnpoli
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I must say I don’t miss the applause or the jeering or the distractions during this Question and answer session.
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PM says as a Catholic, he is "deeply disappointed" by the response of the Catholic Church in their resistance to release documents, and participate in the process of truth and healing. "We expect the church to take responsiblity for its role in this". We are still waiting.
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And then she took a little break. Happy holidays. Be safe. Be well.
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PM says his wife Sophie and kids have gone to Harrington lake. He will remain in isolation because he was living with someone who was still showing symptoms just a few days ago.
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I have a new show. Starting Nov 1st. Hope you'll watch!
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PM: we have worked tirelessly for the past 2.5 years to get them home. Want to highlight the work done by diplomats including our ambassador in getting the men out.
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Yes, those are snowflakes behind the Prime Minister. 2020 is a real jerk.
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Prime minister says enough is enough. Go home and stay home. Otherwise the govt will use all measures available to enforce it.
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Re-upping. There is nothing preventing provinces from choosing to do this right now. They could ask for consent of anyone who wants it.
Health Canada says you can use AZ for those over 18. That is a decision provinces can now make. NACI only makes recommendations.
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PM confirms +855k doses of Moderna arrived this morning. This was a delayed delivery. 1 million doses of Pfizer have also arrived.
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❤️.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern confirms Easter Bunny is classed as an “essential worker” but it might be “difficult for the bunny to get everywhere” in current circumstances. Tooth fairy also confirmed as an essential worker.
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Prime Minister Carney departs for his foreign trip.
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A million TESTS NOT YEARS. Tho yes it can feel that way.
Dr Tam confirms more than a million years have now happened in Canada. 6% have tested positive. Now doing about 25k tests daily. Reminder there is a hope to reach 60k.
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Are these like scheduled tweets or something? Because I seriously do not understand the timing.
The Conservative Party will always oppose a carbon tax – because we know the real cost it imposes on real people. We are working hard to promote real ideas, like investing in green technology – not taxes, to protect the environment.
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Me realizing election week is now almost over for me and I can lie down.
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Hey @jannarden you appear to have made it into James Comey’s book. So that’s a thing that happened.
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Min Hajdu said something that I’m still thinking about today. She called again on people to stay home to protect themselves and others. And if we do it the govt won’t have to fine us arrest us + order us to stay in. It protects our civil liberties and our health was her point.
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Senior govt source says the Prime Minister Trudeau has just spoken to President Zelensky about the attack and fire at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
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💪.
"We're just having a bit of an earthquake here": New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when a quake struck during a live TV interview.
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I would just like to say I prefer Canadian politics.
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Pierre Poilievre has won a decisive first ballot victory with 68.15% of the vote. He is leader of his majesty’s loyal opposition.
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How do we you didn't time to coincide with that anniversary given you won't give any interviews to anyone about anything you tweet? How about you answer some questions and defend your position in front of people then we can talk about what is fake. Thanks for watching. #realnews.
Just saw this report which implies a “timing” between my tweets last Sunday and some violent demonstration in the US. How do you know that I “chose to send (my) messages on the first anniversary of the riots in Charlottesville” @CBCTheNational ? This is despicable. #fakenews.
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Just danced for that whole half time show. Yasssss 💃.
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To end NAFTA you must give 90 days notice to Congress. so just because the President says it's so. does not mean it is so.
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PM says he too is frustrated to not see vaccines administered faster. Will discuss with Premiers on Thursday how the federal govt can help get it done faster.
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The only security of all is in a free press. -Thomas Jefferson.
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Premier Kenney says they have accepted support from Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Red Cross and after rejecting support from Newfoundland, Alberta has now decided to accept it.
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PM says it would not be a acceptable for Russia to be included in the G7 again given its behaviour. Cites Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea.
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