U.S. should recognize Arctic waters as Canadian
OTTAWA—The Arctic’s capacity as a strategic buffer is eroding rapidly, with the disappearance of ice making it an avenue of threat to the U.S. homeland. With the power competition between China, Russia, and the United States growing in the Arctic it may be wise for the latter to recognize the Northwest Passage as internal waters […]
‘Diplomat’ Deltell’s promotion could lead to closer co-operation in Parliament as new Tory House team spotlights Quebec, party unity, say insiders
With new Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole having assembled his House leadership team and front bench, a former Conservative House leader says Gérard Deltell’s talents are finally being fully utilized as the new one, as the new team seeks to unite the party and look towards making gains in Quebec. A former House leader for the […]
Leslyn Lewis has ‘earned’ shot at solid blue riding after remarkable leadership run, say party members
Leslyn Lewis’ remarkable ascent within the Conservative Party after her failed leadership bid means she likely has a wide range of ridings to choose from as she pursues a seat in the House, say strategists and party members. But support from local members on the ground will be key in her run. Ms. Lewis, who […]
Not a ‘given’ Ford would campaign for new Conservative leader, O’Toole, says strategist
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision not to campaign for Erin O’Toole in the next federal election is a signal to Canadians that it isn’t time for politics, say strategists and pollsters, while one Liberal insider says that support needs to be “earned.” Liberal strategist Tiffany Gooch, a principal consultant with Aurora Strategy Group, said that […]
Competing designers named for Canada’s national monument to Afghanistan mission
The five groups that are competing to design Canada’s national monument to the Afghanistan mission have been revealed. The five potential design groups come from all across Canada. Potential bidders include a group led by Montreal-based architectural firm Daoust Lestage, which is joined by former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour, who is serving as a […]
Legendary Hill scribe Richard Gwyn dies at 86
For years, Richard Gwyn was regarded as one of the best political journalists in Canada. He died last week from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 86. Mr. Gwyn made a name for himself as a national affairs columnist at The Toronto Star, where he covered the governments of Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark, John Turner, […]
Intergovernmental relations and the pandemic
The moment Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to the airwaves and announced the lockdown on March 13, 2020, it was clear that responding to the COVID-19 pandemic would require unprecedented intergovernmental activity. Since then, first ministers’ meetings have been held weekly, via conference calls, which is a remarkable feat in a federation where such meetings […]
Would-be Conservative leaders wooing Quebec dairy farmers, but organizers say they won’t decide the race this time
The three leading candidates in the Conservative leadership race have all reached out to Quebec’s dairy farmers with promises to protect the supply management system, in a bid to win support from a group that may have swung the last contest in favour of now outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. However, the organizer of a […]
Newfoundland and Labrador’s new premier is one to watch
OTTAWA—Newfoundland and Labrador has a new premier. This past weekend the governing Liberal Party elected Dr. Andrew Furey as its leader. In the next number of days, he will be sworn as the province’s 14th premier. The Furey name will be familiar to many in Ottawa, as his father is Senator George Furey, the Speaker of […]
Christopher Evelyn takes over as chief of staff to Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff leading her office with the recent promotion of Christopher Evelyn to the top job. Mr. Evelyn has been working for Ms. Monsef since late 2015, and has slowly been working his way up the proverbial Hill ladder since. He started out as […]
