Politics Briefing: Conservative MP kicked out of Commons for calling Trudeau liar, refusing to retract

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Hello, A Conservative MP who called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a liar was kicked out of the Commons today for refusing to withdraw the insult. Damien Kurek’s exit came on a tumultuous day with Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre threatening to delay the government’s agenda as the Commons prepares for a Christmas break scheduled to begin Dec. 15. MPs are expected to return to the Commons on Jan. 29. Kurek was expelled by Deputy Speaker Chris D’Entremont, who is standing in while Speaker Greg Fergus is facing questions about his impartiality because he paid tribute on video to the former...