Failed asylum-seeker motion shows Conservatives ‘smelled blood in the water’ with minister, immigration as wedge issue, say politicos
Conservatives are capitalizing on the recent drop in public support for immigration, but risk being seen as too MAGA adjacent, say observers. Meanwhile, the immigration minister’s own colleagues question her handling of the file.
Ongoing grievance over public service health-plan switch an ‘interesting’ case, says labour lawyer
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says its members have had prolonged issues since the federal government transferred the Public Service Health Care Plan from Sun life to Canada Life in July 2023.
With global hegemony attacking the world order, what are middle powers like Canada to do?
At this ‘hinge moment’ in our history, it is time for Canadians to write the next chapter for ourselves.
To be shielded from nomination challenges, incumbent Liberal MPs must meet conditions by Labour Day: new rules
The Liberal Party’s national director Azam Ishmael briefed MPs on new nomination rules at the Feb. 25 national caucus meeting, say Liberal sources.
Carney should call for extradition of Indian officials linked to Nijjar killing, says ex-Liberal minister Dhaliwal
‘We can’t abandon our Canadian values for trade purposes,’ says former Chretien-era Liberal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal
Jobs, guns, and the GDP: selling defence as economic policy
Carney’s Defence Industrial Strategy may deliver short-term gains, but it could compromise long-term policy and economic coherence.
Sole Quebec NDP MP Boulerice says potential provincial run has ‘absolutely nothing to do with’ party’s status
The NDP’s last remaining 2011 ‘Orange Wave’ Quebec MP says he is considering a provincial run with Québec Solidaire ‘more seriously now than ever.’
Secretary of State Long adds director, and others to team
Plus, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has hired a new special assistant for parliamentary affairs and assistant to the parliamentary secretary.
Bringing investment banking rigour to Ottawa
Unlike the private sector, senior public servants are rarely removed for persistent underperformance. And tone from the top, however well calibrated, cannot substitute for rigor on the ground.
Liberals ride wave in federal polls as widening gender, age gaps squeeze Conservatives’ coalition
As the Liberals post their largest lead since Prime Minister Mark Carney was chosen to lead the party, the Conservatives are feeling the pinch from multiple age brackets and a growing chasm among women voters, says Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.
