This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator
The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across generations.
Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza
History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Is Plamondon a wolf in expensive clothing?
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon could be Quebec’s next premier. What does that mean for Canada?
Pancake flops and a looming byelection: MPs dress the part at Stampede for ‘lobbying highlight of BBQ season’
As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator Daryl Fridhandler says everyone is ‘on the same level.’
Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry.
House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships
BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan. Now, MPs are calling on Ministers Gregor Robertson and Chrystia Freeland to answer for what Conservatives call an ‘outrageous’ loan.
Who’s who so far in Canada-U.S. Trade Minister LeBlanc’s shop
The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc—who’s also currently Privy Council president, and minister for intergovernmental affairs—has made strides in firming up his ministerial team. So far reported in LeBlanc’s office are chief of staff Brandan Rowe; […]
Carney Liberals missed winning majority by only 60 votes despite 19.5-million votes cast in last election, say pollsters
The April 28 election proved yet again why ground game is critical in the outcome of every election, says pollster Nik Nanos.
Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?
Just because a ‘new American left’ might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
An invitation to parliamentarians: let’s build an all-party men’s mental health caucus
The caucus will look at what can be done in the realms of education, employment, family, mental health services and civic society, all with the aim of developing appropriate policy and legislation that can contribute to healthy men, healthy families and healthy communities.
