Then and now: intergovernmental relations
Nelson Wiseman’s most recent book, 1950s Canada: Politics and Public Affairs, devotes one section in every chapter to intergovernmental relations as these play a central role in Canadian politics.
Trudeau faces a daunting task
The government would like nothing more than a channel-changer on foreign interference investigations. Even if the Liberals succeed, with the appointment of a special rapporteur and multiple committees, all eyes are still on government foibles.
Liberals ‘not out of the woods’ politically on foreign interference, but Poilievre must avoid ‘alienating’ voters, say politicos
When announcing a special rapporteur on election interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s messaging rightly responded to an ‘erosion’ of public trust, says Liberal strategist Carlene Variyan.
Greater regulation of political party nomination contests needed to prevent foreign, domestic election interference: Democracy Watch
The watchdog organization and a former would-be Liberal candidate are calling for stricter regulations on third-party registration and disclosures, and enforcement of rules on where and when nomination contests are held.
Poilievre will need to win a clear majority in next election or Trudeau could stay in power with support of left-of-centre parties, say politicos
The three left-of-centre parties tried to unseat Stephen Harper’s Conservatives after the 2008 election, and they could prevent Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from forming government after the next election, says Ipsos Public Affairs CEO Darrell Bricker.
Even after failing to win a majority twice, Trudeau best-placed to go up against Poilievre in next election, but he’s also going to need luck, say politicos
To win their fourth mandate in a row, the Liberals need everything to go right for them and go wrong for the Conservatives and the NDP, says pollster Nik Nanos.
‘High-velocity’ fundraising to end 2022 will validate a ‘hyper-toxic’ atmosphere as parties take election footing: Nanos
‘There’s an energy in the political system right now, and the choices over the next election are becoming clearer,’ says pollster David Coletto.
Top 100: the most influential people in government and politics in 2023
This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold the government to account, and wield influence behind the scenes.
Trudeau’s ‘boredom’ problem
If Canadians are simply bored of Justin Trudeau, he still has a path to victory. But if Canadians are bored of Trudeau and also think he’s an incompetent leader, that’s a different story. In such a case, the Liberals probably should panic.
Notley’s policy gambit
Anyone who’s expecting the Alberta election to be a battle of policy platforms will be sorely disappointed.
