New cabinet sets the stage for the next phase of government
On Oct. 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his mid- and post-pandemic ministry, a group of 38 people to join him around the cabinet table with an eye towards shepherding through the Liberals’ COVID-recovery agenda and campaign promises. Of the group that participated in the Rideau Hall ceremony on Tuesday, there are nine new faces, […]
In wake of British MP killing, Canadian MPs say they’ve seen a dramatic escalation in ‘overall toxicity of politics’ here at home in recent years, and want to make it stop
Following the tragic killing of a British MP on Oct. 15 while meeting with his constituents, a number of MPs here at home say there has been a noticeable deterioration in political discourse in recent years, particularly on social media and as a function of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that “we’re dealing with something different” […]
Anand’s press aide departs, director-level changes for Lametti, Rodriguez
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and her office have had a busy year-and-a-half, and with an anticipated federal election on the horizon, Cecely Roy recently announced her exit. Ms. Roy, who served as press secretary to Ms. Anand under the title of senior adviser for media relations, announced that the week of Aug. […]
Canada pushes for government to be formed in Lebanon as humanitarian crisis mounts
As Lebanon faces an economic and political crisis, Canada is pushing Beirut to form a government. Lebanon has had a caretaker government since the government resigned nearly a year ago in the aftermath of the deadly Beirut explosion on Aug. 4, 2020, which killed at least 207 and injured thousands. The World Bank has said […]
Are political parties undermining democratic practices?
OTTAWA—Former Green Party leader Elizabeth May recently wrote an important letter to a number of her friends. In our opinion, her views deserve Canadians’ most considered attention. Among several subjects, May dealt with her feelings about Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould’s decision not to run again. “Jody and I have become good friends. Sitting near each other […]
Grit MP William Amos announces full-time return in local press conference
Liberal MP William Amos, who attracted international attention for unintentionally appearing naked twice during virtual House proceedings, told a select group of local and regional reporters over Zoom on July 7, that he has issues with “hyperactive multitasking,” and said he’s going back to work. His wife Regina Flores was by his side in his […]
‘We failed that family in London,’ and ‘we failed that nine-year-old boy,’ says letter writer
On June 7, in London, Ont., a family just like yours and mine were killed by a driver filled with hatred for their religion. Three generations. Gone. Every member of that family except for the nine-year-old boy was killed. Their lives, taken away within a second—including their memories, dreams, love, and happiness. Gone. “Muslims are […]
Skylights and a Charter display: diving into plans for the Centre Block project
Public Services and Procurement Canada recently announced its cost and time estimates for completion of the Centre Block project—$4.5- to $5-billion by 2030-2031—and with it, made public a number of planned design features for the first time, including a first-ever display of the Charter of Rights, a change of location for the cabinet room, and […]
Centre Block reno, welcome centre construction pegged at upwards of $5-billion by PSPC, to finish by 2030-31
The massive project to restore and modernize Parliament Hill’s focal point building, the Centre Block, and build a new underground welcome centre complex is expected to cost between $4.5- and $5-billion in all, and be completed by 2030-31, according to long-awaited cost and time estimates released by Public Services and Procurement Canada on June 17. […]
Liberals play delicate balancing act in response to escalating violence in Israel and Palestine
As the Liberal government responds to escalating attacks in Palestine and Israel, it has to balance two crucial constituencies with diverging interests. In statements raising condemnation and concern for the escalation of violence and the eviction of Palestinians, the government has attempted to position itself supporting both sides of the conflict. That support for Israel […]
