The past year saw significant political events, emerging political figures, and unexpected parliamentary developments. How much do you recall from the political landscape of the past 12 months? Host Catherine Cullen tests a group of Parliament Hill observers in this year’s House news quiz, featuring Shannon Proudfoot from the Globe and Mail, Alex Ballingall from the Toronto Star, and Christopher Nardi from the National Post.
Challenge yourself with 40 questions from this year’s events. Test your knowledge by answering the questions below. (Find the answers at the end of the quiz.)
1) In January, dissatisfaction among Liberals with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership grew. How many days into 2025 did Trudeau announce his decision to step down?
2) Prior to that, which premier visited Mar-a-Lago in January for discussions with then-U.S. president-elect Donald Trump?
3) Which premier called for an early election in January to address issues related to Trump?
4) In February, Trudeau delivered a noteworthy speech mentioning various locations where Canadians have fought alongside a specific group. Who was he addressing?
5) Following two phone calls with Trump, Trudeau managed to delay tariffs by committing to appointing what position?
Stay tuned for more questions covering the Liberal leadership race, Canada-USA relations, Carney’s leadership, cabinet appointments, debates, and financial matters.
Discover the answers to these questions and more in the engaging House news quiz podcast featuring key political events from the past year.