The joys of winter biking aren’t without politics
It’s hard to believe something beneficial could be so controversial.
Surge in lost public property sees total federal losses reach $730.4-million for 2024-25
Public property losses increased almost tenfold between 2023-24 and 2024-25—once again driven by a natural disaster—to total $374.8-million.
Government agencies are hardly trying when it comes to transparency
We have a very tenuous and shaky situation with increasing setbacks in disclosures, and more creative avoidance, delays, and denials.
How Mark Carney can win back friends and influence critical outcomes
Ensuring women are present, visible, and influential in decision-making bodies has transformative potential on many fronts.
Policy, regional advisers added to Agriculture Minister MacDonald’s team
Plus, there are a couple of staffing changes to note in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office, including Hilary Martin’s exit.
To trigger a nomination election in a Conservative-held riding in the next election cycle, 51 per cent of the membership must vote for one, according to Conservative sources
According to new nomination rules, if a Conservative candidate lost two consecutive elections, they will no longer need a waiver from the party to take a third run, say Conservative sources.
Reluctance to consult caucus, opposition parties could spell trouble for Prime Minister Carney
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said the current Liberal government’s approach to consultation will ‘bite their ass.’ Although the language is unparliamentary, he’s not wrong.
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.
Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’
Under the MOU, Ottawa’s commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
