Housing Minister Robertson ‘well regarded’ for municipal background, but needs a vision for housing, say sector experts
Canada is still nowhere near the level needed to make housing affordable for the middle class, and despite Robertson’s municipal bonafides, the federal plan is still not well defined, say observers and critics.
NDP MP McPherson tables bill to ban company unions
NDP MP Heather McPherson tabled her private member’s bill in the House on Jan. 27 in an effort to put a stop to company-backed unions. “They drive down wages, they weaken benefits, they erode trust in collective bargaining,” McPherson told reporters in a press conference, shortly after tabling her bill. “Ultimately, they hurt all workers.” […]
‘Not a chance’: Green Leader May says she can’t support budget omnibus bill without major changes, but NDP skeptical
Green Leader Elizabeth May says the prime minister’s ‘word means nothing,’ but isn’t closing the door on co-operating with the progressive opposition to advance the government’s ecological agenda.
Return of Parliament: MPs should buckle up
As the sitting kicks off, there is no shortage of domestic or global events that parliamentarians will have to deal with.
Who’s Tory now? It’s complicated
If traditional conservative voters, and others, are looking for an effective, intelligent and nimble centre-right leader, they already have one in Mark Carney. We’ll see how long this lasts.
Health workforce, toxic drug crisis on health critics’ agendas this winter
Conservative health critic Dan Mazier says an upcoming committee report on immigration and health care will include ‘damning evidence’ that will surprise people.
Who’s backing the NDP leadership contenders?
Five New Democrats are in the running to be the party’s next leader, but three are securing the most public support: Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis, and Rob Ashton
McPherson’s NDP leadership bid secures most ex-MP support, but Lewis nabs only caucus nod
NDP MP Leah Gazan’s endorsement of Avi Lewis makes her the only caucus member behind a candidate. NDP MP Heather McPherson is backed by 12 former MPs, including longtime colleague Charlie Angus.
Political numbers that matter in 2026
The Liberal government has been stymied and scuttled at every turn in both the House and in committees. This situation would change dramatically should they get to those elusive 172 seats.
Canada’s economic, security, and environmental interests have never been more challenged
One thing is crystal clear: Canadians do not want a US-style, two-party political system. They know that a healthy democracy needs a range of parties with a diversity of ideas.
