DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows
For the third straight year, the Department of National Defence is going the wrong way when it comes to respecting access-to-information laws and timelines.
Botswana and America: different elections, differing outlooks on democracy
Despite a longer experience with democracy than Botswana, a significant number of Americans fear that this week’s election outcome could lead to a civil war, unlike in the African nation.
AG says green tech fund documents ‘not my information to hand over’ as House remains at a standstill
Karen Hogan says her office did not refer the Sustainable Development and Technology Canada matter to the RCMP, which is investigating potential criminality.
New hires on board for ministers MacAulay, MacKinnon
Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has named a new director of issues management.
‘Canada lost a giant’ with Sinclair’s death, says Trudeau
Former Senator Murray Sinclair is being “remembered for an extraordinary life filled with achievements,” including for his dedication to Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sinclair died on Nov. 4 at the age of 73. Speaking to reporters, Trudeau described Sinclair’s “commitment to the ideals of this country” as “absolutely extraordinary.” With his passing “Canada […]
Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions
Meanwhile, Andrew Bevan, Marjorie Michel, Azam Ishmael, and Terry Duguid held an election readiness briefing for the national Liberal caucus last week.
Between wars and fears of fascism in the U.S., there’s plenty to be scared about
In a time of fear and legitimate risks from too many parts of the world, we need political leaders who ethically refuse to use the fear to their own advantage.
House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators
CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House, stalling legislation such as Ways and Means Motion No. 26.
Conservative filibuster costing millions of dollars, say NDP and Green MPs
The impasse in Parliament is now in its fourth week as Conservatives continue to demand the feds release unreacted SDTC documents to RCMP.
The problem of political homelessness
According to Nik Nanos, ‘more than four in 10 people likely consider themselves (politically) homeless in Canada.’ So, what’s causing this to happen and how can political parties woo back the homeless?
