Navdeep Bains
Navdeep Bains is a Canadian politician and former Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, recognized for his contributions to the Canadian government, including his involvement in commissioning the report that led to the review of CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate.
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Mr. Bains, who served for six years in former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet before leaving federal politics in 2021, is considered the front-runner.
Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls take on Doug Ford’s economic record in first debate
Canada· 2026-08-11
Navdeep Bains, a former federal cabinet minister, is one of the candidates arguing against the necessity of having a seat in the legislature.
Ontario Liberal leadership candidates argue value of having a seat in legislature in first debateCanada· 2026-08-11Navdeep Bains is running to be the next leader of the Ontario Liberal Party after returning to politics.
After a messy spring, Doug Ford looks to reset for the fall. But has the political tide turned?Canada· 2026-07-02
Navdeep Bains is entering the Ontario Liberal leadership contest as the presumed front-runner, pitching himself as the best candidate to tackle the province’s economic and social challenges.
Life under conservatives isn’t good enough, Navdeep Bains says in pitch for Ontario Liberal leaderCanada· 2026-05-28
Navdeep Bains was the Minister of Innovation who worked alongside Mélanie Joly on the CBC review panel.
If Liberals truly want to save public broadcasting, CBC/Radio-Canada needs to go completely ad freeCanada· 2025-02-21
