Is the Liberal ‘Light Brigade’ following their leader into disaster?
Are the Liberals content to walk into the political valley of Death as the Light Brigade did in Alfred Tennyson’s poem?
‘They want to be everywhere right now’: Conservatives go big with ‘full suite’ of election-ready social media ads
Grit strategist Greg MacEachern says the Liberals may have ‘missed the boat’ on defining Pierre Poilievre, allowing the Conservatives to succeed in a messaging vacuum.
Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author
The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard Johnston, author of The Canadian Party System.
Poilievre says Conservatives ‘go around’ Hill media, alleges ‘anti-conservative bias’ after ending CTV News boycott
CTV News dismissed two staff over altering a soundbite from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which the union says it’s looking into. Meanwhile, Poilievre says the Hill media is ‘largely state funded or has indirect reasons to suck up to the federal government.’
Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face
Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: ‘If you’re like me and you were wondering, ‘When’s a good time to panic?’ The answer is…right now.’
Federal overtime payments on decline, but total paid out still tops $1-billion mark
Latest government data shows RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as Canada Revenue Agency paid the most overtime in 2023.
Reflections on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action form an ongoing commitment to awareness, compassion, and healing. Roughly 85 per cent of them are either underway or actioned.
Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge
The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple the government if two bills are not passed by Oct. 29.
A diverse menu, but nothing appeals
The ideal prime minister would be someone with no political baggage, no embarrassing internet history, no ideological quirks, with razor-sharp debating skills, a sense of humour, and a warm heart.
Colbert underscores the obvious: Poilievre is Canada’s Trump
Poilievre’s media hatred is well-known, but his disdain for fellow MPs has recently come into greater public focus.
