Rookies’ Guide to Parliament
Canada needs a real digital sovereignty strategy—not half measures

Digital sovereignty is not an abstract debate. It is about control over our economy, our democracy, and our future prosperity.
Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap would benefit us all

Without this critical investment, Canada is projected to rank last among G7 countries in GDP per capita growth through 2030.
Upcoming budget critically important to meet challenges, cost of living, and unemployment, head on

This is Mark Carney’s first budget as prime minister, and it is the first federal budget since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term.
An autumn of contrasts in Parliament, and the Bloc Québécois will make its mark

The last parliamentary session right after the election was short and intense, but committees were not yet meeting. This fall, with the committees back in operation, the Bloc will be able to engage in targeted discussions with both the Conservatives and the Liberals.
Revive CBC’s Cold War mission, but train it on Trump’s America

The CBC speaks to Canadians, but the broadcaster must start speaking up for our country in the United States as American propaganda challenges shared priorities.
‘All-hands-on-deck’ fall session as Liberals face pressure to deliver, say lobbyists, pollsters

Conservatives will face pressure since the Liberals have ‘effectively stolen’ some policy directions, such as increased defence spending and building energy infrastructure, says pollster Nik Nanos.
For Poilievre’s Conservatives, home is where the votes are

Canadians have extended considerable grace and patience to Prime Minister Carney, but the cracks are starting to show.
Carney ‘did the right thing’: feds’ new support for national pharmacare ‘positive,’ but evolving stance surprises advocates

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sept. 11 that his government will continue to negotiate bilateral agreements, contradicting an earlier stance that it would only honour the four deals signed before the April 2025 election.
Third-period politics: history’s lesson for Carney and Canada-U.S. relations

History would suggest Canada is not entirely in uncharted waters.