Carney’s budget expected to be ‘consequential,’ as Canada faces unprecedented challenges from a volatile Trump, say politicos
Perrin Beatty, former president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the government needs to give a clear indication to businesses what its plans are, and expects there will be some pretty tough news, as Canada’s fights a trade war with the U.S.
Embracing pragmatism isn’t the answer for Poilievre
In my view, if Pierre Poilievre is going to win, he’ll do so not by copying Mark Carney’s pragmatism, which would mean fighting him on his turf, but by offering voters a principled alternative.
Carney becomes second sitting prime minister in Canadian history to march at Pride
While Mark Carney’s presence is a ‘powerful symbol,’ work is still needed to address rising hate facing 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, says one advocacy organization and Senator Kristopher Wells.
Trump ‘a potential risk’ for Carney and his ‘full-throttle government,’ says Nanos, but he’s still preferred PM
While nearly half of Canadians view him as the choice for “preferred prime minister,” and the governing Liberal Party that he leads is 10 points ahead of the official opposition Conservatives, Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing a greater challenge than what his predecessor Justin Trudeau confronted in the first year of his majority government […]
Carney shouldn’t be cowed by Trump
Donald Trump has been bullying countries into submission and retaliates if he doesn’t agree with their worldview. This is a fight for Canada’s economy, and it’s a fight for Canada’s right to set its own policies without being strong-armed by the United States.
‘An enormous amount of work’ still needed after pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood: McPherson
The decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine is a welcome move as it will force Canada to oppose Israeli troops, settlements, and settlers on Palestinian territories, says a former UN special rapporteur.
New Leaf Liberals want to root out Ontario Liberal shortcomings, not back a particular leader, says co-founder
The push to oust Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie in September is heating up as her supporters go on the offensive, accusing the still-budding New Leaf Liberals of colluding with Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith.
Carney has three more months to make his mark on Ottawa before Ottawa changes him
Mark Carney deserves time. He needs time in order to get up to speed, fair enough. But time is not his friend.
The One Canadian Economy Act: a new governance framework
Governance is about relationships as much as it is about rules and structures. The legislation is only the framework. So far, there has been much unity around the first ministers’ table. But time will tell how durable this solidarity is and whether it can have a positive effect on Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
If we want a prosperous and sovereign nation, big disruptive change is needed right now
Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation from provinces, and cities as well as the private sector, and an earned buy-in from the public.
