‘Tumbler Ridge represents the very best of Canada’: House mourns victims in special address
Nine people are dead after a Feb. 10 mass killing in British Columbia, including the shooter. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the ‘horrific, senseless violence’ in the Chamber on Feb. 11 after normal parliamentary proceedings and committees were cancelled.
‘A nation mourns with you:’ Carney orders flags at half-mast after deadly Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s previously announced trip to Munich, Germany, has been cancelled in the wake of the deadly Feb. 10 shooting in British Columbia, and Question Period, committee meetings, and other work on Parliament Hill was halted on Feb. 11.
One out, two in for Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight
Meanwhile, there are some updates to note in Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Maya Ouferhat is now press secretary.
Driving accountability when AI has its hand on the wheel
In a world of co-pilots and chat bots, this public interest researcher feels the growing impacts of artificial intelligence.
Trump finally went too far for Stephen Harper
The former PM has devoted much of his post-political career to helping to empower right-wing political parties, but drew the line at threatening Canada’s existence.
‘All the fundamentals are there’: Conservatives bank unity and cash, but need to buy time and ‘hope’ for a renewed NDP, say politicos
Strategists say the Tories’ massive war chest and support for its leader will keep the party in a strong position ahead of any potential election, but may require a rejuvenated NDP to weaken the Liberals’ left flank for the current electoral math to work in its favour.
Defence official says Canadian transiting of Taiwan Strait ‘likely’ to continue
Since the launch of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in late 2022, Canadian warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait seven times.
Hearings at National Assembly offer insight into Bill 1
The so-called Quebec ‘Constitution’ legislation doesn’t respect international law or the Canadian Constitution, and is a threat to the province’s English-speaking community.
Liberal byelection candidates could either burst ‘boys’ club’ bubble or become ‘two more of many’ women on outside of PMO circle: strategists
Recruiting former Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum and doctor Danielle Martin may be ‘phenomenal politics,’ but more will ride on whether they would get a greater voice at the table if elected.
Alberta MPs shouldn’t just quietly wait for separatist issue to blow over
It shouldn’t only fall to Albertan public figures who no longer hold political office, like former premier Jason Kenney or past prime minister Stephen Harper, to speak up for federalism.
