Carney government has two duties to younger Canadians, and one is to offer real hope

First, it must closely monitor employment and housing trends for younger Canadians as it sets economic policy, and second, it must show that the system works for them, too, and they can have their own Canadian Dream.
Carney’s budget expected to be ‘consequential,’ as Canada faces unprecedented challenges from a volatile Trump, say politicos

Perrin Beatty, former president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the government needs to give a clear indication to businesses what its plans are, and expects there will be some pretty tough news, as Canada’s fights a trade war with the U.S.
Carney will need to prove he can actually stand up to Trump, he campaigned on it

The United States holds tremendous economic leverage over us. For now, Canada is protected by the existing North American trade agreement and most of our exports to the U.S. are tariff-exempt. But the agreement will soon be renegotiated and that’s when the U.S. will apply real pressure.
Emergency Management Minister Olszewski to take part in ‘Pints and Politics’ event in Regina on Aug. 11

MONDAY, AUG. 11 Pints and Politics with Minister Olszewski—Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski hosts a “Pints and Politics” event. Monday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. CT at 2062 Albert St., Regina, Sask. Details: event.liberal.ca. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Webinar: ‘Breaking the Feed’—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Breaking the Feed: Does the attention economy undermine our […]
Political commentary on convoy protest organizers Lich and Barber’s sentencing ‘corrosive’ and ‘dangerous,’ say observers

Progressive Senator Andrew Cardozo says politicians shouldn’t be telling judges what to do, as judges are only applying laws passed by Parliament.
Carney announces pay raises for Canadian Armed Forces members

Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed $2-billion in spending for the Canadian Armed Forces, a part of the $9-billion announced in June for defence and security.
Embracing pragmatism isn’t the answer for Poilievre

In my view, if Pierre Poilievre is going to win, he’ll do so not by copying Mark Carney’s pragmatism, which would mean fighting him on his turf, but by offering voters a principled alternative.
Carney becomes second sitting prime minister in Canadian history to march at Pride

While Mark Carney’s presence is a ‘powerful symbol,’ work is still needed to address rising hate facing 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, says one advocacy organization and Senator Kristopher Wells.
Calls to cancel concerts risk elevating U.S. Christian singer into MAGA martyr, say advocates

Several Conservative MPs have taken to social media to offer solidarity and condemn what they view as ‘government censorship’ and violations of Charter rights.
Tories and Grits close in second-quarter fundraising as donations drop off post election

Federal party second-quarter fundraising dipped from a historic pre-election peak but both the Conservatives’ $37.4-million and Liberals’ $21.2-million six-month totals have nearly or already surpassed their entire 2024 hauls.