Attempt on Trump’s life a warning not to let rhetoric run amok
There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what happened in Butler, Pa., on July 13. But what seems to be agreed upon is that someone made an attempt on the life of former United States president Donald Trump as he spoke at a campaign rally in his re-election bid. This paradigm-shifting event that killed […]
Hold the hypocrisy: Canadian leaders not practising what they preach on political rhetoric
Playing people off of one another, and exploiting collective anxiety is a common practice among the major party leaders, and is tip-toeing to something worse.
Is the girl-boss era coming to an ignoble end?
The Liberals are never held accountable for the female sacrificial lambs they send out for slaughter to save the position of a mediocre man.
MPs facing notable riding shifts next election are doing ‘double duty’ this summer
Many MPs whose ridings are adding new territory ‘are taking full advantage of this summer to get to know some of these communities a little better,’ says Conservative MP John Williamson.
Chinese envoy says Beijing doesn’t need to change approach to next Canadian election, denying foreign interference charges
Plus, new Chinese Ambassador Wang Di says Beijing will take ‘resolute actions’ if Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
How much do party leaders and their top deputies make?
MPs’ salaries got a boost earlier this year—now at $203,100 annually—as did the top-ups that certain leadership roles receive. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, get extra cash for taking on added responsibilities, with their respective pay increasing by $17,000 and $12,500. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also […]
Senate Oversight Committee recommends budget boost, hiring two auditors
Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a $347,500 increase to this year’s budget, and two new internal auditor hires.
New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office
Changes include Dalton Wakely’s promotion to operations and planning director, replacing Sebastian Clarke, who’s now director of intergovernmental affairs and external relations.
The Liberals should resolve their leadership issues now, before it’s too late
Justin Trudeau is not Joe Biden, but there is no pretending that the Liberals don’t have a major leadership issue to resolve. Unlike the Democrats, they have a little bit more time, but do they have the will?
‘It’s all out war now’: Liberal MPs, senior Grits predict a ‘volatile’ summer with ‘lots of political games’ and ‘machinations’ at the ‘rockiest’ time of Trudeau’s leadership
Damaging PMO leaks about Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is ‘not a great style of leadership,’ says Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research.
