Homecoming of the ‘Lucky Seven’ was something to behold
Like the survivors of the Linda May, descendants of the ‘Lucky Seven’ will keep their story alive.
Voluntary grocery code of conduct short on fair dealing enforcement provisions, says NDP agriculture critic
Liberal MP Francis Drouin says the goverment has made clear that ‘we’re not afraid to legislate—and we will—if the grocery code of conduct fails to meet expectations.’
Pumping more oil while the house burns down: how long will the fantasy last?
Fossil fuels still hugely contribute to provincial coffers and the federal treasury, but too so would green energy alternatives if given a chance to flourish instead of being undermined by the Alberta government.
Trudeau needs a compelling narrative on why he wants a fourth term, say political insiders
Since the June 24 byelection loss, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has left a communications vacuum that needs to be filled, says Innovative Research president Greg Lyle. ‘You can’t leave it unanswered, you need to fill that vacuum.’
Ng to attend fundraiser for Hamilton Mountain Liberal Riding Association on July 30
MONDAY, JULY 29 House Not Sitting—The House is on its summer break. It resumes sitting on Sept. 16, and will sit for four weeks from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, but will take Monday, Sept. 30, off. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 […]
Interest rate cut offers relief for some borrowers, but no political reprieve for the PM: politicos
Pollster Nik Nanos says the cut offers some hope for the Liberals as it’s ‘a step in the right direction,’ while economist Trevor Tombe says conditions point to more cuts this year.
Almost everyone wants to dial down the political rhetoric, here’s why no one knows how to
There are so many worked-up people on social media who have no interest in being less angry. Quite the pickle we’ve gotten ourselves into, eh?
Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates
Political science professor Laura Stephenson says a system of government that favours coalitions could ‘decrease some of that party hate’ embedded in Canadian politics.
Minister Anandasangaree says reconciliation still ‘key pillar’ of Liberal plan following charged AFN reception
There’s still an ‘ambitious agenda’ before the next election, but reconciliation is a ‘generational goal,’ says Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree
Face supplant: minister recognition neither ‘net positive nor negative’ for Liberal election, leadership hopes, say politicos
The people who matter already know the names, faces, and birthdays of every cabinet member, regardless of leadership aspirations, says Yaroslav Baran.
