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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Charles Rangel, pioneer of US Congressional Black Caucus, dies aged 94
Charles Rangel, a founding member and pioneering leader of the US Congressional Black Caucus, died on Monday, the Caucus said. He was 94. A native and longtime resident of the storied New York neighborhood of Harlem, Rangel entered the US Congress in 1971, serving for 46 years before retiring in 2017. In the wake of the US civil rights movement, he emerged as a leading political voice representing Black Americans at the turn of the 1970s. Rangel was the first African American to be appointed chairman of the powerful House Ways And Means Committee, which shapes fiscal legislation. He was forced out of that position and was censured for an ethics violation in 2010, but that did not appear to dent his electability, as he continued to hold public office until his retirement seven years later. The censure was related to alleged violations of congressional gift rules related to his acceptance of corporate-sponsored trips to the Caribbean, the New York Times reported. Over the course of an almost-five-decade career, he established himself as an influential figure in the Democratic Party, forging close ties with former president Bill Clinton and former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton. Rangel was instrumental in convincing Hillary Clinton to run for a US Senate seat in New York in 2000, kickstarting her political career. "I'll miss Charlie Rangel, a beloved icon and public servant of New York," she posted on the X social media platform. "He was a proud veteran who loved serving his Harlem constituents. He urged me to run for the Senate and later was an invaluable colleague." The Congressional Black Caucus called him "a trailblazer and statesman." "Known affectionately as the 'Lion of Lenox Avenue,' his legacy is one of tireless advocacy, historic firsts, and unwavering dedication to justice and equality. May he rest in power and everlasting peace," the caucus said in a statement. New York City Council President Adrienne Adams described him as "a giant" of US politics. "He served with unmatched wit, courage, and an unshakable belief in the power of government to change lives," she said in a statement. "His legacy lives on in the countless Black and Latino New Yorkers he lifted up and inspired." The death of Rangel, a veteran of the Korean War, came as the United States commemorated Memorial Day on Monday, a day honoring fallen US soldiers. gl-aha/st
Bloomberg
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Canada's Liberals Decide Against New Rules to Oust Party Leader
Elected lawmakers in Canada's governing Liberal Party voted against adopting a mechanism that would have given them more power to oust Prime Minister Mark Carney as party leader in the future. James Maloney, the Liberal caucus chair who represents a Toronto district, told reporters Sunday that members chose not to adopt the Reform Act, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Poilievre says Conservatives will fight for change in new session of Parliament
Conservative 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. "We've expanded our coalition to include union workers, young people, newcomers and others who had never voted before," Poilievre told his energetic caucus in Ottawa on Sunday afternoon. "They voted for hope, for a change. "And while we narrowly missed forming a government, we now have every duty to fulfil that hope and fight for that change." Poilievre's caucus remarks included many ideas he presented during the 2025 federal election campaign, including boosting home construction by cutting taxes and red tape, removing the industrial carbon tax and strengthening punishments for violent crimes. But the Conservative leader added a new item to his team's checklist — demanding a spring budget "that reveals the true deficit [and] lowers spending, taxes and inflation." Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his Liberal government will table a budget this fall, a decision he argued is the right one because there's "not much value" in rushing out a budget at the earliest opportunity. WATCH | Poilievre addresses Conservative MPs in Ottawa: Poilievre says Conservatives will fight for change in caucus remarks 39 minutes ago Duration 1:36 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed his caucus on Sunday, the day before Parliament returns without him, saying his team will work to make Canada more 'affordable, safe, self-reliant and united.' He said the Conservatives will demand a spring budget from the Liberal government, after Prime Minister Mark Carney said it will table a budget this fall. On the campaign trail, Carney frequently criticized Poilievre for his sloganeering and repeatedly said "a slogan is not a plan." During his caucus remarks on Sunday, the Conservative leader turned the tables, saying "a budget is a plan. It's literally a plan." "Workers and small businesses have carried this morbidly obese government on their backs," Poilievre said. "Lowering the cost of government will lower the cost of living." Although Poilievre spent a good portion of his remarks criticizing Liberal policies — as expected from the Opposition party — he did say the Conservatives would work with Carney to get rid of U.S. tariffs on Canada. He also reiterated proposals he has argued will strengthen Canada's domestic economy, including building more mines, pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants and hydroelectric dams. "We must be the fastest place in the [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development] to get a building permit," Poilievre said. "And we must have the lowest taxes on work, investment, energy and home building." A House of Commons without Poilievre The Conservatives won 144 seats in the recent federal election, but Poilievre's seat in Carleton, near Ottawa, was not one of them. He lost to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy by more than 4,000 votes. Conservative MP Damien Kurek plans to give up his seat in Alberta to allow Poilievre to run there in a byelection. Carney has said he intends to call a byelection as soon as possible. In the meantime, former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will serve as the leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons and Poilievre has appointed 73 people as critics on specific files. Poilievre has closed his constituency and Parliament Hill offices following his election defeat, but he's expected to stay in Stornoway — Canada's residence for the leader of the Official Opposition — despite losing that title. "Given that Mr. Poilievre hopes to be re-elected as a Member of Parliament in a few months and Prime Minister Carney promised to hold the byelection quickly, it would be more costly to taxpayers to move the family out and then right back into the residence," Scheer said in a statement in mid-March. "I have no intention to move into the residence and so we expect the family will just remain there through this short transition phase." Parliament will return on Monday. MPs will first need to select a speaker, an impartial arbiter of House proceedings who maintains order during debates. Conservatives Chris d'Entremont and Tom Kmiec have sent letters to their fellow MPs pitching themselves for the Speaker's role. D'Entremont has served as Deputy Speaker since 2021. On Tuesday, King Charles will read the throne speech in the Senate at about 11 a.m. ET, marking the opening of the 45th Parliament of Canada. It's expected to take up to 25 minutes. The speech is written by the federal government and lays out its priorities and plans for the new session of Parliament. The King's visit will mark the third time a Canadian monarch has read the throne speech in Canada.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
PM Mark Carney addresses caucus, outlines ‘duties to secure our sovereignty'
Watch Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses caucus on Liberal party priorities including eliminating barriers to free trade and strengthening the economy.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Poilievre to address Conservative caucus today, before they go back to Parliament without him
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will address his caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber. Poilievre's remarks are scheduled to be open to the media. The Conservatives won 144 seats in the April 28 election but Poilievre's seat was not one of them. Conservative Damien Kurek plans to give up his seat in Alberta to allow Poilievre to run there in a byelection. In the meantime, former party leader Andrew Scheer will serve as the leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons and Poilievre has appointed 73 people as critics on specific files. MPs Chris d'Entremont and Tom Kmiec are likely to spend part of the day lobbying their caucus mates for support in the election of the House speaker role, which will be the first order of business for MPs when Parliament opens on Monday.
