The Throne Speech transcript, read by the King

A ‘confident Canada’ can seize the moment ‘by recognizing that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away,’ the monarch said in his opening remarks.
Locked out of our own treaty relationship: First Nations deserve more than ceremonial words

The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
The King plants roots in Ottawa on Day 1 of royal visit

The Hill Times
Francis Scarpaleggia vows to keep ‘sticks on the ice’ as new House Speaker

After a previously gridlocked and acrimonious parliamentary session, newly elected House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia urged MPs to return and engage in ‘robust debate,’ but to steer clear of ‘invective or intimidation.’
Time to build—together

If every order of government brings its weight to the table, we can deliver the measurable change Canadians expect, and deserve.
A number of Trudeau-era cabinet staff bidding Hill farewell

Elections mean changeover among the Hill’s staffing ranks, and aides across the partisan divide have been saying their goodbyes.
A new Canadian economy must include everyone

Inclusive economic policies must include programs that support employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women with disabilities.
Q&A | Question Period, House decorum, and cabinet missteps with Sheila Copps

Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘needs to allow his ministers to take front and centre in some of the files,’ but they need to stay in their ‘lane,’ says the former Liberal deputy prime minister.
GC-OS: why the Government of Canada should develop its own software

It is no longer inconceivable that the U.S. could exert its regulatory powers over America-based software companies to threaten or punish rivals.
Top 10 most influential Conservatives in federal politics

Jenni Byrne, the former Conservative campaign director and a close confidante of Pierre Poilievre, is facing criticism for the party’s failure to win the April 28 election. It remains unclear whether Poilievre will choose to part ways with her.