Anglade’s resignation a sad end for a leader with wasted potential
Her first mistake may have been in listening to her advisers, who, astonishingly, recommended the Quebec Liberal Party become more nationalist.
Conservatives look to raze Liberal stronghold in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Conservative Party has won just two seats in five elections over Newfoundland and Labrador’s seven ridings since 2008.
Inuit community supports Mary River Iron Mine expansion, says Baffinland
I was born and raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and I am proud to work for Baffinland because, unlike the Nov. 3 opinion piece in The Hill Times by Paul Okalik and the WWF which promoted unsubstantiated claims, fear-mongering and misinformation, we focus on facts, science, Inuit, Qaujimajatuqangit, and the truth. Okalik’s piece’s entire premise is based […]
Is a blue wave headed for the Rock?
OTTAWA—Over the last few weeks, I have been home in Newfoundland and Labrador more frequently. No, it is not because I am plotting some political run myself, but some illness and death in the family meant more time on the Rock. It being home, federal politics is both a fascination and a source of much […]
Opposition parties can’t ignore Liberal ‘own goal’ in Nova Scotia shooting inquiry, but must show ‘discipline,’ says NDP strategist
Given Justin Trudeau’s track record of standing by his ministers, Bill Blair may keep his job despite allegations of political interference, says Liberal strategist Elliot Hughes.
Proportional representation is the little engine that couldn’t
KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is a predictable result of any Canadian election. The instant the polls close and the results are known, every pundit within howling distance of the legislature or parliament tears apart the first-past-the-post system. So, in the last few weeks, the Quebec media has been filled with commentary about the need for proportional representation […]
Nunavut’s ambitious land use plan is vital for the future of the territory
Nunavut is nearing the end of a long territory-wide land use planning process with broad implications for Canada and the world. It is vital that we complete it. After 15 years, the Nunavut Planning Commission has started final public hearings and will submit a recommended draft plan early next year to the three entities that will […]
Poilievre has potential to turn Tory tides in seat-rich Quebec, say strategists
Recent public opinion polls point to Quebec as an electoral weak spot for the Tories, but while new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may have gotten off to a rocky start among Quebecers with the handling of former Quebec lieutenant Alain Rayes’ caucus exit, strategists argue Poilievre’s bilingualism, universal pitch, and decisions since—including naming two Quebecers […]
Canadians ‘truly in a climate crisis’ as Atlantic Canada continues to rebuild from Hurricane Fiona two weeks later, say ministers, MPs
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, whose remote Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., riding was devastated by Hurricane Fiona two weeks ago, says Canadians are “truly in a crisis—a climate crisis.” Lebouthillier said “after experiencing this storm, it’s impossible not to believe in the climate crisis and that’s what some of my constituents are telling me,” as experts […]
Continued federal-provincial faceoff not a winning strategy for the country
OTTAWA—This week has the potential to be a fascinating and important week in Canadian politics. Why? With a just re-elected Coalition Avenir Québec government in Quebec under Premier François Legault and the potential selection of Danielle Smith as leader of the governing United Conservative Party in Alberta, we could see an uptick in federal-provincial friction. […]
