Interesting times like these
Will global dynamics further influence our ecosystem? What will bond us now, or divide us? These are weighty questions we can’t escape in 2026.
It’s ‘back to the darkest days of United States imperialism’ says NDP critic Boulerice as MPs celebrate, decry Venezuela attack
‘A flagrant breach of the core provision of the UN Charter is no cause for celebration,’ says former Liberal MP John McKay. ‘If we all don’t adhere to those core provisions of the UN, then it’ll be chaos.’
Next year ‘an important one for Quebec’ as possibility of referendum looms, say Bloc MP, politicos
Quebec’s provincial election is set to take place in October 2026, and the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is leading in the polls—something that is likely causing ‘anxiety’ in Ottawa, says a pollster.
‘Sellout of the century’: NDP leadership candidates decry Alberta energy deal in first debate
Ottawa and Alberta’s memorandum of understanding paving the way for a pipeline project running from Alberta’s oil patch to B.C.’s coastline became a topic of discussion as NDP leadership hopefuls faced off in their first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27.
True representation of constituents requires MPs to take principled positions even if it risks caucus expulsion or floor crossing, says Bill Casey
MPs are in the House of Commons to represent their constituents, and if they believe their party’s positions run counter to those interests, they should speak up, even if it means leaving the party or being kicked out, says former Conservative-turned-Liberal MP Bill Casey.
Floor-crossings are controversial, but not necessarily a political kiss of death
It’s uncertain if Chris d’Entremont can successfully carry the banner as a Liberal. But he joins a long line of defectors who make covering the House of Commons interesting.
If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives
To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley, a former high-level staffer in Stephen Harper’s PMO.
‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case
There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.
Post-election donation dip deepens as Grits and Tories deadlocked at $4M range in third quarter
Despite quarterly fundraising falling to levels unseen since 2022, the Liberals’ overall $23.7-million and the Conservatives’ $41.6-million take for 2025 already represent historic records for their respective parties.
Poilievre still isn’t selling hope, just nastiness
It may be true that Stephen Harper still supports the current Conservative leader. But his denials to one side, if Harper is having doubts about the current leader’s stewardship of the party, Pierre Poilievre’s days as leader are numbered. Calgary will tell the tale.
