‘Treating politics as a system of balance, not battle’: new book brings fresh insights into Mackenzie King and lessons for today’s leaders
Editor Patrice Dutil’s collection of essays in ‘The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King’ dives into the former prime minister’s personality, relationship with society, and policies—and why Canadian politicians ‘need to re-learn King’s statecraft.’
In precarious economic times, Carney goes all in on oil pipeline, leaving some B.C. Liberal MPs nervous
Several MPs told The Hill Times that they wished the government had consulted them before finalizing the details of the MOU. Instead, they learned about key details through the media, and began receiving questions from constituents, which they found difficult to manage.
I’m still trying to figure out who Carney really is
Underneath the welter of new alliances Mark Carney is forming to save Canada economically and recover some of our strength internationally, I sense that he’s holding back from boldly advancing UN principles and international law.
Alberta’s intent to suspend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for trans health care for youth sets a dangerous precedent
An Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court by a panel of experts reveals there is, in fact, a long history to trans medicine.
Sergio Marchi says he regrets Rat Pack’s contribution to loss of decorum in House
In his new book, Sergio Marchi recounts his time as a Hill staffer, alderman, opposition MP, cabinet minister, and ambassador.
Solomon and Joly host G7 ministers in Montreal
Plus, a new criminal justice bill is on deck.
Bring back the political ministerial regional offices
Quebec is the only province to have a recognized ‘lieutenant’ or regional minister. We think this is a mistake. It was a mistake under Justin Trudeau and it’s a mistake under Mark Carney. If all politics is local, having a focused source of advice about local politics is a no-brainer.
New rules authorize Poilievre to appoint eight candidates next election in ‘substantially revamped nomination process,’ say Conservative sources
At the Dec. 5 quarterly meeting, the Conservative Party’s national council approved nomination rules for the next election cycle, according to Conservative sources.
Chief says feds’ engagement with First Nations ‘needs to improve’ after ‘very limited’ contact on major projects
‘If First Nations need to challenge some of these processes, we will do that if necessary,’ says Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson.
Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources
The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.
