Canadians see improvements to Indigenous, gender rights over time, but cool on welcoming immigrants, asylum seekers: survey
Approximately two-thirds of respondents were hopeful about the future of human rights within Canada in 2024, but only 37 per cent shared that sentiment about the global situation.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
As Trump’s tariff threats fly at the ‘whim of a tweet,’ Canada needs united front, says federalism expert
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada’s first ministers agreed to be ‘smart, strong, and united,’ but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Ottawa is ‘stuck on its back foot.’ And Ian Lee says Canada should be prepared to give up sacred cows in the next set of negotiations.
Parliament is stuck: we need leaders, not fiddlers and fire starters
Fighting for Canadians should be at the top of the agenda. Instead, we’re stuck in scandal and sideshows.
‘We need deterrence’: Indigenous researcher tells MPs Boissonnault should be kicked from Liberal caucus
Indigenous advocates say gaps in federal procurement oversight allow businesses to fraudulently secure lucrative contracts that could support Indigenous communities.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
Where’s the starting line?
Over the past few years, we have polled Canadians—and specifically young women—about the path and pursuit of office. Canadians know politics can be a place for real change, but too many don’t imagine themselves as political leaders.
‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers
Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.
Director-level updates for Defence Minister Blair, Foreign Affairs Minister Joly
Recent staff changes in Defence Minister Bill Blair’s office also include the hiring of two new regional affairs advisers, and the promotion of another.
The Parliamentary Internship Programme: celebrating 55 years of non-partisan commitment to parliamentary democracy
A trio of PIP alumni will be honoured on Dec. 4: former New Democrat MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Liberal Justice Minister Arif Virani, and Conservative MP Brad Vis.
