The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock
As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.
New Liberal campaign director to present election plan Wednesday as MPs request vote on Trudeau’s leadership
Andrew Bevan, who was appointed to the role on Oct. 13, will provide regular updates to the caucus on election readiness and plans for the next election, according to the Liberal Party.
It’s time for the House to admit it was wrong, and to move on
There is no constitutional basis in the law, powers, and privileges of the House to order documents to be given to the RCMP through the Office of the Law Clerk, particularly when there’s no parliamentary purpose or proceeding for which said documents are to be used or considered.
D’Entremont denies he was pressured by Conservative MPs to sanction Grit MP Baker in the House
Liberal MP Yvan Baker also alleges a ‘double standard’ in the House after Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre’s single-day sanction for refusing to apologize over language deemed ‘unparliamentary.’
‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau
In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down, two Liberal MPs emailed their colleagues to say it only helps Conservatives.
Could the House’s procedural impasse set the stage for a federal election?
Expert warns of an ‘accidental election’ if parties don’t budge in the current political stalemate, as Conservatives filibuster House proceedings and the Bloc Québécois sticks to its OAS ultimatum.
Residential school denialism should be illegal
The residential schools system was a genocide, and Indigenous Peoples don’t need more hatred today. For the love of this country, all political party candidates should have basic knowledge of what Canada did to its Indigenous Peoples.
Poilievre says Conservatives ‘go around’ Hill media, alleges ‘anti-conservative bias’ after ending CTV News boycott
CTV News dismissed two staff over altering a soundbite from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which the union says it’s looking into. Meanwhile, Poilievre says the Hill media is ‘largely state funded or has indirect reasons to suck up to the federal government.’
A diverse menu, but nothing appeals
The ideal prime minister would be someone with no political baggage, no embarrassing internet history, no ideological quirks, with razor-sharp debating skills, a sense of humour, and a warm heart.
Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session
Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘to account’ this fall session. Meanwhile, MPs and cabinet ministers tell The Hill Times about their legislative priorities this fall.
