Employment and Social Development Canada forecasts thousands of job losses ahead of Carney’s spending review
ESDC is projecting 6,700 job cuts over the next three years. Those numbers were published before Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tasked departments with finding 15 per cent in program savings.
As Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie faces review, Liberal MP Erskine-Smith opens door for ‘renewal’ in provincial leadership: email
Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader, but would leave it up to party delegates to vote as they see fit at the Sept.12-14 annual general meeting.
NDP shapes leadership race as cracks form between HQ and grassroots members
A new group is encouraging donors to support local riding associations, intending to divert five to 10 per cent of funds away from the national party to ‘send upper management a message.’
Feds should appoint ‘eminent person’ to head Leaders’ Debates Commission, says Green Leader May
The independent body has been without a commissioner for two years and is on its final year of approved funding.
Carney’s fiscal plans put the public service at risk
Austerity masked as modernization has a history. Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper offers the real lessons for navigating the balance between fiscal targets and institutional capacity.
Summer recess is a pivotal time for national parties
During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and the NDP should bring back former leader Tom Mulcair, with his name recognition and gravitas.
Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘elbows up’ approach to U.S. President Donald Trump has evolved into public fawning and a major trade concession with seemingly little gained, say observers.
This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator
The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across generations.
Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza
History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
