The previous year was filled with significant political events, introducing new figures and unexpected twists within the parliamentary scene. Test your knowledge on the past year’s happenings with host Catherine Cullen challenging a panel of Parliament Hill observers in the annual House news quiz. Shannon Proudfoot from the Globe and Mail, Alex Ballingall from the Toronto Star, and Christopher Nardi from the National Post participated in the quiz.
Check your recall on the notable events of the year by attempting 40 questions from the quiz below. For the answers, scroll down to the end of the quiz.
In January, speculation surrounded Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future as growing dissatisfaction among Liberals was evident. Trudeau eventually announced his decision to step down how many days into 2025?
Trudeau engaged in discussions with then-U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago about tariffs just six weeks before. In January, which premier visited Mar-a-Lago for their own discussions with the president-elect?
Before the end of January, another premier called an early election, citing the need for a strong mandate to address issues related to Trump. Who was this premier?
A significant speech by Trudeau in February referenced historical events where Canadian forces fought alongside another nation. Who was the specific audience of this speech?
Following two phone conversations between Trudeau and Trump within 48 hours, temporary tariffs on Canada were halted by the U.S. president after Trudeau made specific commitments, including the appointment of what role?
As the trade tensions escalated, the Liberal leadership race was in full swing. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark initially considered running but later withdrew her candidacy after revealing her past support for a federal Conservative leadership candidate in 2022. Who did she endorse?
In February, an internal memo circulated among a party’s candidates and campaign staff, suggesting preparedness for a potential snap election due to the anticipated leadership of Mark Carney. Which party issued this memo?
A “Canada First” rally organized by Conservatives in downtown Ottawa in February aimed to coincide with a particular observed day. Which day was this rally meant to align with?
The 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament took on added significance in February when Canada triumphed over the United States in the final. Trudeau’s social media post following the victory emphasized Canada’s strength by stating, “You can’t take our country — and you can’t” what?
During a call for actions against Trump, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh advocated for the exclusion of the U.S. president from which summer event held in Canada?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a change to a specific legislative aspect to mandate financial disclosures by party leadership candidates before their election. Which legislation did he target with this proposal?
Mark Carney secured victory in the Liberal leadership race with a substantial margin in early March. Who achieved a higher percentage of points in their respective leadership race: Carney in 2025 or Trudeau in 2013?
One of Carney’s initial actions as prime minister was the removal of the consumer carbon tax. What was the planned increase in the carbon price set for April 1?
Carney announced new cabinet ministers in March, but certain individuals were not reinstated post-election. Name two ministers who were introduced into the cabinet but were not reappointed.
Subsequent to being reappointed, then-defence minister Bill Blair disclosed Canada’s review of its purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. How many F-35s did Canada commit to buying in total?
How many F-35 fighter jets had Canada already paid for at the time of the disclosure?
Two current cabinet ministers initially declared their intention to retire from politics in late 2024 and early 2025 but later reversed their decisions to contest the 2025 election. Who were these ministers?
During a campaign announcement, Poilievre discussed the potential use of the notwithstanding clause to address specific criminal justice concerns. When was the most recent instance of a prime minister invoking the notwithstanding clause?
The French-language leaders’ debate schedule raised concerns from the NDP and Bloc Québécois due to a timing conflict with what event?
Initially permitted to participate, the Green Party was later excluded from the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s invitation list. Why was the Green Party’s participation rescinded?
The NDP lost its official party status in this election, a fate it had faced only once before. After which election did the NDP previously lose its official party status?
How many ridings necessitated judicial recounts due to close results?
Which riding was determined by a single vote?
How many ministers from the Trudeau era retained their positions in Carney’s post-election cabinet?
The commencement of Parliament in May was marked by King Charles delivering the speech from the throne. Which three former prime ministers were in attendance at this event?
What was the title of the book that Carney was expected to publish in May?
During a meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in June, Carney and Modi agreed to rein