Donald Trump now appears unbeatable
The Republican convention scenario could not have been scripted better if it had been written in Hollywood.
‘We have to adapt’: Canadian politicians grapple with trade challenges of potential second Trump presidency
An Economist Intelligence Unit report shows Canada would be the third-most exposed country to trade policy changes if Donald Trump were to return to the White House.
Bank of Canada to announce overnight rate on July 24 at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, JULY 22 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 […]
PM’s waning political fortunes necessitate calls to quit
After nine years as prime minister. Justin Trudeau’s prolonged stay and delayed departure risks everything, including his party’s future.
Herb Dhaliwal donates $50,000 to Maison Aline-Chrétien palliative care residence in Shawinigan
Plus, Carol Off has a new book coming out, Canada’s ambassador to Israel to retire, and changes in The Hill Times newsroom.
Is the Liberal house divided?
In places of political power, loyalty is usually a scarce commodity. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland might be learning this right now since media reports say she seems to be losing friends in the PMO.
MacKinnon made labour minister, as O’Regan exits cabinet
Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan stepped down from cabinet, saying he would not be seeking re-election. That makes him the third Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal MP opting out of the next ballot.
Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators
The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would provoke ‘a moment of insight and change of course.’
Our leaders have a moral imperative to champion Canada’s liberal-democratic values, the envy of the world
Canada as a post-national state is a recipe for a fractured federation marked by division, lack of respect among citizens, and outright intimidation and hatred.
Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.
