One out, two in for Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight
Meanwhile, there are some updates to note in Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Maya Ouferhat is now press secretary.
Driving accountability when AI has its hand on the wheel
In a world of co-pilots and chat bots, this public interest researcher feels the growing impacts of artificial intelligence.
Trump finally went too far for Stephen Harper
The former PM has devoted much of his post-political career to helping to empower right-wing political parties, but drew the line at threatening Canada’s existence.
‘All the fundamentals are there’: Conservatives bank unity and cash, but need to buy time and ‘hope’ for a renewed NDP, say politicos
Strategists say the Tories’ massive war chest and support for its leader will keep the party in a strong position ahead of any potential election, but may require a rejuvenated NDP to weaken the Liberals’ left flank for the current electoral math to work in its favour.
Defence official says Canadian transiting of Taiwan Strait ‘likely’ to continue
Since the launch of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in late 2022, Canadian warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait seven times.
Hearings at National Assembly offer insight into Bill 1
The so-called Quebec ‘Constitution’ legislation doesn’t respect international law or the Canadian Constitution, and is a threat to the province’s English-speaking community.
Liberal byelection candidates could either burst ‘boys’ club’ bubble or become ‘two more of many’ women on outside of PMO circle: strategists
Recruiting former Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum and doctor Danielle Martin may be ‘phenomenal politics,’ but more will ride on whether they would get a greater voice at the table if elected.
Alberta MPs shouldn’t just quietly wait for separatist issue to blow over
It shouldn’t only fall to Albertan public figures who no longer hold political office, like former premier Jason Kenney or past prime minister Stephen Harper, to speak up for federalism.
Scaffolding costs in the capital climb to $20.2-million in 2025
Centre Block alone contributed almost $14.7-million to the bottom line in 2025, and scaffolding in and around the building has cost some $27.3-million overall since November 2022.
PCO struggling to address access-to-info requests, and ‘it is not getting better,’ says watchdog
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard says she has had to issue an increasing number of orders to the Privy Council Office over its failure to respond to requests, and that ‘inventory keeps going up.’
