‘A lot of work that has to be done’: how the government has been preparing for Trump 2.0
As the Trudeau government faces its second Trump presidency down south, cabinet ministers in Ottawa stick to a message of preparation and relationship-building.
Trump, Trudeau and an ominous thunder
Donald Trump’s return will only make things worse. He’s called climate change ‘a scam,’ EVs useless, and boasted that America ‘has more liquid gold than any country in the world’—promising, repeatedly, to drill and frack every last drop.
As a Hindu woman in Canada, I’m growing concerned about my safety
This is a Canadian issue. The hate that targets one community today can target another tomorrow. We must stand together, reject hate, and demand that our government safeguard the dignity and security of all its citizens. Canada is a place where everyone can coexist in peace, without fear.
Journalist accused of being a Russian asset says committee ‘played host to character assassination’
Canadian reporter David Pugliese says he was compelled to testify at committee after being accused of being a Russian asset by ex-Conservative MP Chris Alexander: ‘Not one MP on the committee raised a single critical question about these explosive allegations.’
Canadian Future Party holds founding convention
Former New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy launched the CFP in August, and says 110 people are registered for this weekend’s three-day convention.
Senators approve procurement policy update, with contract limit increase on the horizon
The Senate Internal Economy Committee has approved updates to the procurement policy, but the changes have not yet been implemented.
Liberals back away from MAID debate with Quebec, not wanting to ‘butt heads’
Quebec is allowing advance requests for medical assistance in dying, violating the Canadian Criminal Code. Unchallenged, the precedent could ‘influence other provinces’ to do the same, says UBC law prof Brian Bird.
What the hell do we tell our daughters?
Trump’s re-election reflects a troubling global trend: the return of anti-government governments.
Protecting electoral integrity means not politicizing the process
The global trend of refusing to accept legitimate election results poses a serious threat to public trust in democracy, and should be a wake-up call for Canada.
Justin Trudeau is just not ready—to quit
Staying on as Liberal leader is about proving his critics wrong, finishing the job he started in 2015, and defeating an opponent he visibly dislikes.
