McPherson, Ashton, Lewis pitch anti-cat credentials in Mouseland

Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
Some public service pay issues due to management mistakes, not Phoenix pay system, says federal official

Pay accuracy across the public service is at 98.4 per cent, and remaining errors stem from manager delays or errors at the human resources level, says Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser, respectively.
Canada’s AI strategy must prioritize young workers

Canada can’t close its productivity gap while a generation of young workers loses out to automation. Delivering an AI plan that protects youth is a test of political credibility. Will Carney’s government pass it?
Unseated from the outside: how Hébert’s forecast is playing out for Pierre Poilievre

Whether the external challenge emerges from a disillusioned strategist, a provincial premier, or the conservative grassroots remains to be seen, but Canadian history suggests it is coming.
The Giant Mine project is yet another Liberal scandal: Conservative MP

The Giant Mine remediation boondoggle is a stark reminder of what happens when government prioritizes optics over accountability.
Can Conservative links help Canada in Trump talks?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hasn’t taken the quasi-typical trip that most opposition leaders take to Washington, D.C., to forge connections.
Outrage sells: with Poilievre, it’s got nothing to do with attracting moderates

It doesn’t matter about the facts or reality involved. It’s all about the media attention a stunt generates.
The recipe for dealing with Trump: a stiff spine and a stiff drink

Resistance isn’t futile when it comes to the U.S. president, but it has to be clever and well calculated.
The Conservative ‘come-to-Jesus’ moment is past due

The Tories keep electing leaders who can’t adjust to changing political landscapes, or can’t read a room.