New UN report another ‘tool’ for advocates in fight for justice for Indigenous women
‘I am literally imploring the government to have those conversations with us, and to bring us forward,’ says NWAC’s Josie Nepinak, as C-38 remains stagnant.
PCO clerk subject of human rights complaint over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government and prolific author.
What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie
Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts
To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to a roadmap released by the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in June, 2023.
October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump’s re-election increases the need to address Canada’s competitiveness in oil and gas.
‘While the future cannot be predicted, it absolutely can be redirected’: young people hit Parliament to call for action
Climate change, demographic shifts, and new technologies will dramatically change childhood in the coming years, while Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds acknowledged governments needed to reflect young people’s ‘voices and your wants for the future.’
Boissonnault debacle feeds into pattern of ethical lapses in government, deepens Liberal woes, say observers
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. ‘I probably would have left much sooner in an effort to not damage the party.’
Feds request $24.8-billion boost as Liberals double down on budget 2024 pledges in latest estimates
A quarter of new spending in the latest estimates is tied to the 2024 federal budget with big-ticket items for Indigenous Services and National Defence. But some programs like pharmacare and the Canada Disability Benefit are yet to be funded.
Japan not taking part in procurement bid for Canadian Navy’s new subs
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade’s most sought after deals.
