Trump ‘a potential risk’ for Carney and his ‘full-throttle government,’ says Nanos, but he’s still preferred PM
While nearly half of Canadians view him as the choice for “preferred prime minister,” and the governing Liberal Party that he leads is 10 points ahead of the official opposition Conservatives, Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing a greater challenge than what his predecessor Justin Trudeau confronted in the first year of his majority government […]
The NDP’s fundraising problem
Things are dreary for the NDP, which makes it extremely difficult for the party’s fundraisers to convince donors to generously open their wallets. It’s hard to persuade people to invest in a sinking ship.
‘An enormous amount of work’ still needed after pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood: McPherson
The decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine is a welcome move as it will force Canada to oppose Israeli troops, settlements, and settlers on Palestinian territories, says a former UN special rapporteur.
Infrastructure Minister Robertson says he asked the Canada Infrastructure Bank to cancel $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships, but deal had been inked in March
Though Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said he had asked the bank to reverse course on its decision, Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO Ehren Corey said cancelling the loan was not discussed in their conversations. The House Transport Committee now wants all the documents on this file.
L’État, c’est lui
Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
Speed up bureaucrats’ return to work by making athletic therapy more accessible
Adding this therapy to public sector benefit plans could shorten recovery times, reduce long-term absences and save public funds.
Will the withered NDP disappear? No, it will not
Despite its current malaise, the NDP is too thoroughly embedded in the fabric of Canada’s political culture to unravel completely.
Finding open ice: Canada’s future depends on batteries and critical minerals
Lithium, graphite, cobalt, phosphate and nickel are in demand, and this country’s scientists and engineers are world-class in battery innovation. These are areas where Canada can secure a key place in the future global economy, from the auto sector to defence.
Late report on 2024 finances ‘so outdated it’s useless,’ says Democracy Watch as most major parties ask for more time
The federal Conservative Party was one of only five registered parties to report its 2024 financial statement by the June 30 deadline, while the NDP and Liberal figures won’t be ready until the end of August.
Rumours of the death of the political long game have been greatly exaggerated
Just in the last week, we have seen three examples of a more-plodding type of politics, proving the old-school has some life in it still.
