How the public service should prepare for a Conservative government
For the public service to effectively transition to a future Conservative government, it needs to act now to re-orient its focus on service delivery, and to shrink and flatten its executive ranks.
A parliamentary year like no other: shifting alliances, a cautious ‘legacy’ agenda, and a potential deal with the devil
The Liberals can no longer count on the NDP, and the “legacy-building year” will be a limited parliamentary agenda where the government works hard for support bill-by-bill.
Expect more antics than ever this fall
If you thought the 44th Parliament was lacking in stunts, grandstanding, and stonewalling thus far, you’re in luck.
‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists
The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of day-to-day instability in the government, says pollster Darrell Bricker. NDP House Leader Peter Julian, meanwhile, says his party will approach the fall sitting on a ‘vote-by-vote basis, much as we did during COVID.’
Public servants sound off over new return-to-office mandate, while union faces heat over its ‘Buy Nothing’ campaign
Public service union walks back calls to boycott downtown Ottawa business.
Priorities for a troubled electorate
This fall, the government has to focus on delivering on past promises and ensuring programs are reaching Canadians.
Who’s who on new Labour and Seniors Minister MacKinnon’s team
There are plenty of Quebecers among the staff who have joined the labour and seniors office under Minister MacKinnon since July, while multiple policy staff have departed.
A pledge for civility as Parliament returns
While some male politicians experience harassment and abuse, female politicians are disproportionately the victims of bullying and similar behaviour.
Fresh press secretary among recent staff changes for Immigration Minister Miller
Plus, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has a new special assistant.
A newcomer’s view of Ottawa’s ‘Parliament: The Immersive Experience’
An Indian immigrant from England reviews Parliament Hill’s immersive experience, one year on.
