Patrick Gagnon: 'No truck or trade with the Yankees'

Parliament has recessed for the summer and with a federal general election roughly one year away, Ottawa’s political circles are mulling this week’s cabinet shuffle and the possible proroguing of parliament in the fall. Based on previous Liberal governments and my own experience as a member of parliament, it was no surprise to see Justin Trudeau’s team renewing legislative priorities and realigning the front bench through the promotion of fresh faces from the eager back benches