Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session
Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘to account’ this fall session. Meanwhile, MPs and cabinet ministers tell The Hill Times about their legislative priorities this fall.
Expect more antics than ever this fall
If you thought the 44th Parliament was lacking in stunts, grandstanding, and stonewalling thus far, you’re in luck.
Top 25 most influential Conservatives in federal politics
Pierre Poilievre and Jenni Byrne are at the current power structure’s core, but there are other groups of people influencing them, insiders tell The Hill Times.
Back in action
Plus, byelection day is here.
Trudeau needs a post-byelection game plan
On the heels of the byelection collapse of a Liberal stronghold in June, a loss of another Liberal-held riding would be a big blow to the prime minister’s caché.
Elections Canada braces for mammoth byelection ballot count as protesters sign up dozens of candidates
John Dale, one of 77 candidates running in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., as part of a protest for electoral reform, said disruption is expected in social movements, and ‘politely asking, in a lot of cases, does not work.’
Federal Liberals face ‘wipeout’ in B.C. blue wave, say pollsters
Angus Reid’s Shachi Kurl says B.C. United sunk under a rising Conservative tide, and warns previously safe Vancouver federal Liberal ridings could face similar flooding.
Hogue inquiry to return after summer’s ‘disturbing’ lack of focus on foreign interference, says Stephanie Carvin
The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions begins its second round of public hearings on Sept. 16.
How can Canada do more to address the threat of disinformation?
Canada can take more steps to bolster society’s resilience and defence capabilities against the relentless onslaught of autocratic regimes and malicious non-state actors.
Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election
Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural turnover cycle.
