Plus, a new political party could be on the horizon in Ontario, thanks to efforts that are led by former Conservative leadership hopeful Jim Karahalios and his partner, Belinda.
A one minute and 37-second German video featuring an older gentleman recalling his youth and 'service' to his country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, much of which included staying at home and being a couch potato hero, got passing marks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this month. Photograph courtesy of Justin Trudeau's Twitter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has 5.3 million followers on Twitter, threw his support behind a popular new COVID ad from Germany last week, encouraging people to stay home and hailing couch potatoes as heroes.
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Mobilizing younger voters, especially millennials, would be a 'political windfall' for the Greens, especially in ridings where left-leaning voters have a say in the outcome, says Nik Nanos.
'We simply have to find the bandwidth for the joint committee to meet virtually or in a hybrid format,' says Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo, who is designated to become co-chair of the Scrutiny of Regulations Joint Co
A House-wide test of the new remote voting application developed by the administration has yet to take place, and questions on how exactly voting by app would work and look in the Chamber remain to be ironed out.
Liberal MP Ken Hardie, former broadcaster, says he doesn't want to see lawmakers or social media companies 'running rampant over free expression,' but there is a 'fine line' that needs to be walked.
The NCC has proposed building six new embassies in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood, which would increase the diplomatic presence west of downtown Ottawa.