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.
One year in a leaky boat
Pierre Poilievre is not done as Conservative leader, but neither is he back on solid ground.
Stories from the past should not help separatists
Amid promised referendums in Quebec and Alberta, former public servants should keep in mind the ammunition they could provide to the separatists’ cause—and keep it quiet.
