‘The government has idly sat by’: NDP MPs say Indigenous communities need federal support as wildfires devastate Western Canada
New Democrats say Ottawa’s wildfire response fails to ‘uphold the dignity and well-being of First Nations,’ which they say are under federal jurisdiction.
Did the Throne Speech meet the needs of this moment?
Many would agree that we are at what constitutes another 1944 moment—a pivotal time necessitating major structural reforms of policies and institutions.
House Leader MacKinnon looks to hit the legislative ground running
‘We’re not trying to overload the agenda, but we do have a lot to get done in a short period of time,’ says MacKinnon of the coming sitting weeks.
Election? What election?
The Conservatives seem to be trying to juggle the need to be constructive during a national crisis, and the belief that they got cheated by threats from the U.S. president.
Don’t let the pink-washing win
Corporations hijacked social justice movements to build their social capital, and now they are retreating due to right-wing populism.
Rural Canada is finally getting its moment
It was refreshing to see the concerns of rural Canada taken to heart, and given such a broad hearing at a recent FCM conference.
Time for a modern Team Canada approach to Canada-U.S. relations
The prime minister should look beyond the Liberal fold to find voices who may well serve Canada at this pivotal time.
Prime Minister Carney can’t govern Canada as CEO, say strategists
The prime minister can’t forget ‘fundamentals’ while focused on executive-level priorities, even when it feels like a nuisance, says Bluesky Strategy Group’s Jordan Paquet.
Five more cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed
The latest list includes Cory Pike, who has been tapped as chief of staff to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The latest five bring the total tally to 24 confirmed chiefs of staff—22 for ministers, and two for secretaries of state—11 of whom are women.
No home on the Hill for half of MPs who may be waiting weeks for office move-in day
‘Office moves are typically completed within two months following the federal election,’ and only 50 per cent of MPs have a ‘functional office’ a week into the new Parliament, according to the Speakers office.
