OECD praise of ‘model’ skilled labour track system a rejection of anti-immigrant stereotypes, says Kwan
Canada’s high marks from an international organization for its skilled-labour migration system can serve as a rebuke against anti-immigration attitudes in Canada leading into the election, says the NDP’s immigration critic—an environment that is already expected to be ugly. “Canada has not only the largest in terms of numbers, but also the most elaborate and […]
‘Tread on Bill 21 waters very, very lightly’ Green Party warns Quebec candidates
Despite officially opposing the “divisive” ban on religious symbols for public servants in Quebec, the Green Party is warning its candidates to be careful of commenting on Bill 21, calling it a “provincial issue.” Daniel Green, deputy leader of the federal Green Party and candidate for the riding of Outremont, Que., said Quebec candidates are […]
Time for ethics commissioner to wield sharper sword, say opposition MPs in wake of Trudeau report
The ethics commissioner’s scathing report about the prime minister’s involvement in the SNC-Lavalin affair has critics calling for greater powers given to Mario Dion’s office and others saying it’s long past time to review the Conflict of Interest Act that Justin Trudeau has twice been found to have violated. In his Aug. 14 report, Mr. Dion […]
When it comes to climate campaign advice, Elections Canada has it wrong
The adage that you’re “better safe than sorry” can be used as cover for many a potential gaffe—especially in politics. And as the tip of the spear for our democratic process, Elections Canada has a lot to be cautious about. However, there’s being safe, and then there’s being swaddled in bubble wrap and hidden under […]
Tale as old as time: Liberal ethics breach proves politics still about comforting the comfortable
OTTAWA—This past April, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to the Daughters of the Vote delegation, which included Indigenous women protesting his treatment of former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould following her expulsion from the Liberal party over the SNC-Lavalin debacle. He pontificated in response that “diversity only works if there’s trust.” Now, after having been found to […]
For oral health, prevention is key
The statistics are clear: Canadians between the ages of 60 and 79 are 40 per cent less likely to have private dental insurance compared to the general population. As a result, older Canadians tend to be less frequent users of oral care services, with long-term care residents in particular experiencing a high rate of untreated […]
Anti-abortion group RightNow on cross-country tour to recruit volunteers for anti-abortion candidates
An anti-abortion political action group, RightNow, is going across the country trying to recruit volunteers to work on the campaigns of anti-abortion candidates, despite the fact that the leaders of every major party have said they will not reopen the abortion debate after the election. RightNow hosts training sessions that “essentially go over the numbers, […]
Political aides exit offices of ministers Freeland, Carr
The pre-campaign summer staff shake-up continues, with a couple of recent political staff departures for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr. Deputy director of parliamentary affairs and policy adviser Sebastian Cooper bade farewell to Ms. Freeland’s office at the beginning of July. Mr. Cooper had been working in […]
New Army Commander Wayne Eyre to be promoted in Parliament Hill ceremony
Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre will take the reins of the Canadian Army during a change of command ceremony on Parliament Hill on Aug. 20. Lt.-Gen. Eyre will take over the command from Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier. In June, Lt.-Gen. Eyre was appointed the head of Military Personnel Command. He was previously the first non-American to serve as […]
Liberals, Tories in dead heat just before ethics report released: poll
The Conservatives were even with the governing Liberals in support among Canadians in the days leading up to the release of Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion’s report that found Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had broken the Conflict of Interest Act for a second time, suggests a Campaign Research poll. The online poll asked 2,365 adults the […]
