Minister Anandasangaree picks up five former Vandal staffers
Plus, there are staff updates for the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, and Defence Minister Bill Blair.
Ugly efforts at cutting off access-to-information requests
False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s threats, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters
For the Liberals to recover more of their lost political ground, Pierre Poilievre would have to make some missteps, says pollster Nik Nanos. Also, ‘Justin Trudeau is no longer on the menu.’
Grits should welcome Han Dong back into the fold
A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.
Guilbeault’s carbon tax pivot
This is why I always tell activists, if you want to stay true to your cause, stay out of partisan politics.
Chief of Defence Carignan to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Feb. 4
MONDAY, FEB. 3 Panel: ‘Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-U.S. Relations’—The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-US Relations: Moving from Tension to Teamwork,” exploring Canada’s economic security relations with the United States. Panelists include Kimberley Donovan (Atlantic Council), Geoffrey Gertz (Center for a New American Security), Danielle Goldfarb (Wilson Center) […]
Maybe, just maybe, Canadians are getting tired of slogans and trash-talk
A return to reasoned debate, where leaders answer each other’s points, rather than trade insults, would do a lot to restore our tired democracy.
Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers
With U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods looming, Grit leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland suggests banning American firms from federal contracts, and blocking them from all government-funded projects.
Trade war looming
Plus, Charlie Angus launches a ‘pledge for Canada.’
Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls
Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn’t fit that narrative, says former Conservative campaign manager Fred DeLorey.
