Here’s a thought: Canadian truckers crossing U.S. border should get vaccinated
As of two weeks ago, all Canadian truckers who intend to cross the U.S. border have to show proof that they have received two COVID-19 vaccinations. The Canadian federal government announced back in November that it would extend the border policies— which already apply to the general public—to essential workers, including truckers. This is similar […]
As new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, PHAC says it’s made changes to its global health surveillance system, addressing concerns in AG’s report
As new variants and subvariants of COVID-19 continue to emerge, a federal agency which monitors emerging public health threats around the globe says that it has made changes to address concerns about its surveillance of the initial outbreak of COVID-19. In an email statement to The Hill Times, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) […]
‘Freedom Convoy’ rolls into town, jams Parliamentary Precinct, thousands protest against COVID-19 mandates
The “Freedom Convoy,” a large convoy of big rig and pickup truck drivers from across Canada, who are here to protest against vaccine mandates and the Trudeau government, rolled into town and took over the entire Parliamentary Precinct on Saturday. They started arriving in big numbers late Friday night, with the main demonstration against COVID-19 […]
Politics This Morning: Trouble in O’Toole town
Good Thursday morning. The Conservative Party is meeting for the first day of their two-day retreat, and Leader ERIN O’TOOLE likely has reason to be nervous. Former Alberta MP JAMES CUMMING, who lost his Edmonton Centre seat in the 2021 campaign, is set to present the findings from his review of the party’s election loss to […]
COVID’s very real demands taking a toll on purveyors of populist flimflam
OTTAWA—Boris Johnson’s troubles have ballooned to the point of creating a moment of truth for the British prime minister. By the weekend, his ability to hang onto his job was dangling in the balance, as Johnson tried to fend off attacks on his integrity from across the political spectrum. One of the most successful politicians […]
Back in business: House Committees primed to play catch up with busy agendas
From grilling the head of Air Canada to embarking on pre-budget consultations to exploring the ethics of facial recognition technology, many House Committees will hit the ground running when Parliament returns at the end of the month. Committee work was disrupted during the previous Parliament, with many sitting dormant for six months starting in mid-March […]
Big issues at play as the parliamentary games begin
OTTAWA—Parliament returns on Jan. 31 for what could prove to be an eventful sitting. As we all work to slog through winter, our federal legislative Chamber will be focused on the pandemic, inflation, and, in these early days, potential war in Ukraine. Fascinating subplots will also be in Justin Trudeau’s flourishing “will he or won’t […]
Address ‘badly funded’ WHO, build robust international institutions to tackle health and climate change, urges former PM Martin
Former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin on Tuesday called for stable, long-term funding for the World Health Organization and a greater role for health and environment ministers on the global stage, as part of a more collaborative approach to dealing with the two greatest threats facing humanity. That approach should follow the model set by […]
‘I can feel the level of anxiety in people’s voices’: Zoom fatigue, stressed-out constituents and threats, the lives of parliamentarians through the pandemic
Parliamentarians across Canada say they’ve experienced rising threats to their personal safety and increased difficulty connecting with their constituents during the pandemic. Liberal Member of Parliament Francis Drouin (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ont.) said he admits he is tired of virtual work, but his own frustration pales in comparison to what he’s experienced from others who have reached a […]
Liberal leadership speculation a distraction, Trudeau should shut it down firmly, say Liberal MPs, political insiders, and pollsters
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is definitely planning to lead his party in the next election, he should put an end to the speculation about the leadership election, or it could become a serious distraction for the government at a time when the country is dealing with the serious health and economic challenges of COVID, […]
