Breaking down barriers
Reducing interprovincial trade barriers is a long-term solution, and not likely to pick up the short-term slack from any potential tariffs.
NDP look to ‘meet the moment’ with Trump response, but fail to shift story from Tories: Holmstrom
Although both the NDP and Conservatives are pitching an all-hands-on-deck approach to the U.S. tariff threat, the reception has differed wildly, according to NDP MP Matthew Green.
Minister Anandasangaree picks up five former Vandal staffers
Plus, there are staff updates for the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, and Defence Minister Bill Blair.
Ugly efforts at cutting off access-to-information requests
False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s threats, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters
For the Liberals to recover more of their lost political ground, Pierre Poilievre would have to make some missteps, says pollster Nik Nanos. Also, ‘Justin Trudeau is no longer on the menu.’
Grits should welcome Han Dong back into the fold
A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.
Guilbeault’s carbon tax pivot
This is why I always tell activists, if you want to stay true to your cause, stay out of partisan politics.
Chief of Defence Carignan to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Feb. 4
MONDAY, FEB. 3 Panel: ‘Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-U.S. Relations’—The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-US Relations: Moving from Tension to Teamwork,” exploring Canada’s economic security relations with the United States. Panelists include Kimberley Donovan (Atlantic Council), Geoffrey Gertz (Center for a New American Security), Danielle Goldfarb (Wilson Center) […]
Maybe, just maybe, Canadians are getting tired of slogans and trash-talk
A return to reasoned debate, where leaders answer each other’s points, rather than trade insults, would do a lot to restore our tired democracy.
Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers
With U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods looming, Grit leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland suggests banning American firms from federal contracts, and blocking them from all government-funded projects.
