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 […]
Aspiring Liberal candidates for Don Valley East campaigning by phone, social media
With retail politics put on hold in Ontario by the third wave of COVID-19, potential candidates for the federal Liberal nomination in the coveted Toronto riding of Don Valley East are relying on phones and social media to run their campaigns. “The number one thing is being on the phone, talking to people…going through your […]
New contract keeps distance interpreting definition deemed problematic by association
New contract terms for federal freelance interpreters are out, and while one proposed aspect flagged as problematic has been reversed, a definition of distance interpreting that’s been criticized as likely to open up the workforce to greater health and safety risks has been maintained. “Because they’re putting it down in the contract for the very […]
Don’t call or force a federal election, work together for the people, says London reader
As a concerned citizen, I am writing because it is ethically and fiscally wrong to call for an early election. In the middle of the pandemic, with a deficit of $381-billion and growing, an election is the last thing we need now. I checked Elections Canada’s website to see what an election might cost. The 2011 […]
Ford’s critiques of federal vaccine procurement rebutted by Minister Anand
In response to a condemnation of vaccine procurement by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand fired back. Mr. Ford called the current vaccine acquirement efforts “a joke” on March 26, pointing to federal procurement processes as the root cause of shortages at the municipal level. He further said they lack […]
