From lawbreaker to lawmaker: Conservative MP pens book to help others with alcohol addiction
From facing two driving impairment charges because of alcoholism to becoming a Member of Parliament, a Conservative MP is hoping his newly released autobiography will help those who may be suffering from addiction. Guy Lauzon (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, Ont.) writes about his life between the ages of 15 and 30, when he was addicted to alcohol, […]
Trump’s NAFTA agenda looks like a campaign rant
OTTAWA—It’s hard to imagine that relations between Canada and its long-time United States ally could ever come to this. Just weeks before the start of renegotiation of the free-trade concepts that have shaped Canada-U.S. commercial relations for nearly three decades, the Canadian economy has been twisting in the wind while President Donald Trump’s cabinet careened […]
Hot topics on the BBQ circuit: Khadr dominates early, but pocketbook issues will carry the summer, say MPs, analysts
The early weeks of Parliament’s summer recess have been dominated by news and lots of strong opinion about the government’s financial settlement with Omar Khadr, and Conservative MPs say they have been hearing about it in spades from their constituents. The latest news cycle drives a lot of the chatter MPs hear during the summer, […]
NDP leadership battle emerging between Singh, Angus
OTTAWA—The NDP leadership race is providing political junkies with a bit of a fix this summer. The contest, which concludes in the early fall, shows some fault lines opening between long-time well-liked Member of Parliament Charlie Angus and the new kid on the federal block, Ontario provincial NDP representative Jagmeet Singh. Truth be told, I […]
Tory Senators divided over whether they really agreed to term limits
As several Conservative Senators reach their eight-year service mark this August, some say the idea that they had pledged to only stay that long is a myth, because former prime minister Stephen Harper had only asked for their support to pass a bill. But two Tory Senators don’t see it that way, with one saying […]
Khadr deal not yet hurting Trudeau’s popularity, according to new poll, but Conservatives vow to hammer away at divisive issue
Canadians are not happy about paying Omar Khadr $10.5-million, but they’re not yet ready toss the Justin Trudeau government out over this issue, according to newly released polling data from Campaign Research. Online polling done between July 7 and 10 found that 60 per cent of respondents disapproved of the $10.5-million settlement and public apology […]
Yep, everything still revolves around the prime minister and the PMO
ST. JOHN’S, NFLD.—Quick: does the Office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have too much power? How you answer might have a lot to do with your impressions of him and the Liberal government’s policies. It is a question with no definitive answer. The media and critics aren’t complaining nearly the way that they did with […]
All major parties to ‘double down’ on 129 ridings won by 10 per cent or less margin, includes eight cabinet ministers
All major political parties will “double down on” on the 129 close ridings won or lost by a margin of 10 per cent or less in 2015 because they will play a critical role in the 2019 federal election outcome, say MPs, a pollster, and a Liberal political strategist. “The 129 ridings that were won […]
Canada Games have stood the test of time, so happy birthday to that
OTTAWA—Birthdays have a way of spawning new ideas. Whether it is a resolution to lose weight, a decision to do more good, or a plan to simply stop sweating the small stuff, milestone moments can be catalysts. That holds true for a country as well as a person. So many good ideas have been generated […]
‘Fomenting misunderstanding for partisan reasons,’ Green Leader May slams ‘horrific’ Conservative response to Khadr’s $10.5-million settlement
While the Conservatives have rallied to criticize the Liberal government’s $10.5-million settlement with former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Conservatives’ response has been “horrific” and that it’s “fomenting misunderstanding for partisan reasons.” “It’s horrific. There’s a complete disconnect from the reasons that the apology and some level of […]
