Billions from public-service pension plan surplus gives Liberals many options
The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to public servants, too.
New government spending request will be snared in parliamentary gridlock while privilege debate persists
The Liberals can carry on without a supply bill for a few months, but responding to new pressures will be ‘trickier,’ says PBO Yves Giroux. If the gridlock persists to spring, government will come to ‘a screeching halt.’
Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely
‘There’s no question’ Trump’s return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John McKay.
NDP won’t be ‘baited’ as Tories attack Singh amid Liberal labour moves, says MP Green
NDP labour critic Matthew Green says his party won’t be pushed to vote down the Liberal government by Conservatives who ‘hide when workers are in a fight.’
Not if, but when: Foreign Affairs Committee keys in on question of Palestinian statehood
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has held four meetings looking into the recognition of a Palestinian state.
New AI safety institute limited by legislative vacuum: NDP innovation critic Brian Masse
After more than two years, and a year-long committee study, Bill C-27 is in a holding pattern awaiting government amendments.
Rebuild underway: fresh peek inside Centre Block offers up new details
Plans for the Senate Chamber include installation of a new glass-enclosed viewing platform for visitors to peek in on proceedings.
After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race
Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John Aldag’s resignation in May.
‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
