Fall sitting should focus on work after ‘more negativity than we’re used to’ in spring session, says PSG leader
Mood on Parliament Hill is related to an ‘election mode,’ according to PSG Leader Jane Cordy.
Budget-related bills should focus on budget-related matters
For many years, and across multiple governments, budget implementation bills have contained a litany of legislative items unconnected to the budget, but which were placed there for convenience or efficiency.
What the government doesn’t want to do this fall—but should
It’s hard to face the degradation of the ‘civil’ in civility, in civil society, in civilization, but parliamentarians have a duty to defend and strengthen democracy.
Challenging summer leaves Parliament with plenty to address
For months now, wildfires have devastated the country, while concerns around inflation and the rising cost of living remain a top priority for many.
Lack of government mettle on ‘Boeing clause’ puts Canadian aerospace in jeopardy
The namesake of the so-called ‘Boeing clause’ looks primed to receive a lucrative contract, without having to compete and suffer the consequences of its past behaviours.
Sustainable aviation fuels can help Canada meet its climate goals, but leadership is needed
Investment in SAF production in Canada has so far proceeded at a very slow pace that is at odds with its potential breakthrough impact on the aviation sector’s carbon footprint.
The false protection of wishful thinking
While the film Oppenheimer might remind us we are courting global suicide, the National Film Board’s The Strangest Dream is a profound warning.
Liberals’ progressive trade agenda faces uphill battle in Southeast Asian negotiations
Before Canada finalizes a trade pact with ASEAN, Myanmar’s place in that deal will have to be confronted, say former diplomats.
Federal support for host-directed therapeutics will help prepare for future health emergencies
With continued support, HDTs have the potential to become an important tool in both pandemic preparedness and biodefence for Canada and our global partners.
NDP, Liberal MPs say Canada can learn lessons from Portugal’s ‘integrated, multifaceted, and patient-centred’ drug model
NDP MP Gord Johns says in his meetings with experts and stakeholders in Portugal he heard ‘no appetite’ for mandating treatment or for a return to criminalizing drug use.
