Fight against foreign interference ‘a never-ending battle,’ but no traitors in Parliament, says Hogue

The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference released its final report on Jan. 28, finding that while Canada’s democratic institutions are resilient, the government’s response has been ‘far from perfect.’
Former Green deputy leader Pedneault cites threat of Trump as reason for his return to politics

Green Leader Elizabeth May says party members will soon hold a final vote on a proposed co-leader model, as Jonathan Pedneault returns to the fray after stepping down as deputy leader six months ago.
Who’s in the race? Tracking the field of Liberal leadership candidates

It’s not uncommon for leadership races to end with a much narrower field of candidates than began the contest.
Updates on ministers Sahota, MacKinnon’s teams post-shuffle

Jessie Pierre is officially chief of staff to new minister Ruby Sahota, while Paul Moen is staying on as chief of staff to Steven MacKinnon, now as employment minister.
Friend or faux? Managing the end of the ‘special relationship’

The policy establishment finds itself desperately playing catch-up to the Trump agenda, coming to terms with the fact the U.S. is now in a position to inflict significant harm on the Canadian economy.
Some Liberals want election called before House returns on March 24

The success and failure of a potential Liberal call for an early election will depend on where the U.S. tariff threat is at that point in time, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Foreign Interference Commission to release report on Jan. 28

MONDAY, JAN. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony—Parliamentarians, the ambassadors of Israel and Poland, Ottawa’s mayor, and leading members of the Jewish community will join Canadians at a ceremony marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day hosted by the National Holocaust Monument Committee, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and the Embassy of […]
Duelling polls put Conservatives in ‘super majority’ or minority government position in next election

Pollster Nik Nanos says the next election is ‘the Conservatives’ to lose,’ with surveys speaking ‘as much to the disarray within the Liberal Party today as it does to Pierre Poilievre’s effectiveness at focusing on meat-and-potato issues.’
Election priorities shifting to U.S. trade war, say pollsters, strategists: ‘it’s an existential crisis to our country’

The carbon tax is ‘yesterday’s issue,’ according to Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist of Nanos Research.
PacifiCan has new president after Jones departs

Plus, PCO deputy secretary Mollie Johnson adds clean growth responsibilities to her existing role.