Quebec: inhaling the ‘hopeium’ of the next ‘Mark Carney’
The potential evanescence of a CAQ without François Legault in all probability increases the likelihood of a PQ win in October. Investors already concerned about that prospect will be looking to consider attaching an additional risk premium to any opportunities in Quebec because of the fundamental political uncertainty associated with a PQ win.
Carney must walk a tightrope in 2026, dealing with an unpredictable neighbour
Canada has been over-relying on a partner—the United States—that has become unreliable.
House winter session expected to be ‘very consequential’ with affordability issues, global trade, and possible referendums, say politicos
If an election were held today, the Liberals would capture 41 per cent of voters, while the Conservatives would take 39 per cent, according to Abacus Data survey data released on Jan. 22.
With threats to Canada’s sovereignty and mounting economic challenges, MPs should work together or face an early election, says Coteau
Ontario Liberal caucus chair and MP Michael Coteau is urging MPs from all political stripes to work together at this critical time.
Cory Doctorow to talk his bestselling book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It, on Jan. 28 in Ottawa
MONDAY, JAN. 26 House Schedule—The House of Commons will resume on Monday, Jan. 26, and is scheduled to sit for 117 days this year. Here’s the schedule for 2026: it will sit Monday to Friday, Jan. 26-Feb. 13; Feb. 23-27; March 9-13; March 23-Thursday, March 26; April 13-May 8; May 25-June 19; Sept. 21-Oct. 9; […]
MPs from all parties must work together to deal with external and internal challenges facing Canada
The responsibility to deal with these challenges does not rest only with Prime Minister Mark Carney. All party leaders and MPs, regardless of their political affiliation, should set aside their differences and work together to get the country through and out of these turbulent times.
Conservative convention promises drama
Will Pierre Poilievre use the convention to showcase a new political persona? Will we see a new and improved Poilievre, one perhaps who is less confrontational?
Carney has thrown his hat over the wall, now what?
A few months ago, the PM spoke of sacrifice as Canada realigned around new priorities. The same theme popped up in a Globe and Mail story last week about planning work at Canadian Defence HQ about how to resist, via an insurgency, an American attack. The key line to me in that story was this: ‘Conscription has been ruled out for now, but the level of sacrifice that would be asked of Canadians remains a central topic, the officials said.’ I’ll bet it does!
IMF report says Canada’s elevated trade uncertainty reinforces long-standing weaknesses in productivity and competitiveness
So while Mark Carney’s efforts to develop new markets and new partnerships around the world matter, without a corresponding effort to boost Canadian innovation and support our ambitious entrepreneurs in building and growing new companies, the new market opportunities won’t lead to new exports and investments.
Learning a new dance for 2026
Our government needs to take actions that not only respond to the new threats we’re facing from our neighbour, but that also protect our sovereignty.
