‘Enough is enough’: Black federal civil servants, unions accuse Liberals of ‘wasting’ time on tackling anti-Black racism
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
Here’s a look at the current employment team under Minister Petitpas Taylor
Wyatt Westover is now press secretary to the employment minister, and Samantha Jerome was recently hired as a digital communications adviser.
Breaking down 343 federal ridings by rural and urban designations
After the next election, the new 343-member House will consist of 83 ridings classified as rural and 143 urban, with the majority a mix of the two—50 rural/urban and 67 urban/rural—according to Elections Canada. The redistribution of electoral boundaries, mandated every 10 years by Canada’s constitution, reflects population shifts and is managed by independent, non-partisan […]
Rise of Bluesky may create progressive ‘echo chamber,’ say observers as more MPs join
‘If you don’t allow yourself to be exposed to opposing viewpoints, that can actually increase polarization,’ says former Conservative staffer Jennifer Laewetz.
Côté marks her half-century on the Hill as Long Service Awards are doled out
Plus, the Queen’s Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
‘He’s let it go too long’: wait builds for a Poilievre visit south of the border
Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it’s important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat Deanna Horton.
Confederation sit-in cranks security concerns as MPs debate balance of right to protest with parliamentary privilege
‘Jews Say No to Genocide’ protest organizer Rachel Small says disruption was a ‘last resort’ after a year of outreach.
With one post, Trump has scrambled Canada’s political agenda
If nothing else, it has given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a national mission that resonates with most Canadians.
Waiting to exhale
While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like to hit the reset button.
Brown’s testimony on Tory race suggests need for fresh inquiry into alleged Indian government meddling: Sikh Coalition rep
The Brampton mayor’s remarks demonstrate the need to ‘get to the bottom of what’s going on,’ says Liberal MP Pam Damoff.
