Liberal delays on key economic documents a strategy to blame opposition for ‘paralyzing the House,’ say political players
The government could table its fall economic statement and public accounts at any time, but it’s a ‘convenient opportunity’ to blame opposition parties for filibustering, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran. But former Liberal staffer Olivier Cullen says the government’s message about Conservative ‘games’ is a ‘win.’
Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recently announced measures to address affordability are ‘well intentioned misfires,’ as they are going to ‘hurt’ the Liberals more than ‘help’ them, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
Parliament is stuck: we need leaders, not fiddlers and fire starters
Fighting for Canadians should be at the top of the agenda. Instead, we’re stuck in scandal and sideshows.
‘We need deterrence’: Indigenous researcher tells MPs Boissonnault should be kicked from Liberal caucus
Indigenous advocates say gaps in federal procurement oversight allow businesses to fraudulently secure lucrative contracts that could support Indigenous communities.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it
A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay
While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to consider any option that would improve his party’s chances, says Kevin Bosch.
