Europe is in the middle of a ‘greenlash.’ If Canada doesn’t put workers first in its green transition, we could be next
The European far right’s pivot to attacking green policies shows why Canada needs a climate change approach that centres the interests of working people.
Gratitude, honour, and respect: reflections from a former Indigenous political staffer
Indigenous Peoples have always been an integral part of Canada, and it is crucial for governments, industries, and institutions to recognize and incorporate our perspectives.
Telford untouchable at the top of the 21st Terrific 25 Staffers list, as Conservatives sweep Most Knowledgeable and Best Spin
Coming in at second and third on The Hill Times’ Terrific 25 Staffers list are Conservative staffers Jordan Johnston and Colin Thackeray, respectively.
Skills, values, and ethics: where is political staffing work headed?
Canadian politics and the wider world are undergoing several important shifts that will impact how and why we all do our work, and staffers can’t do their jobs now without several forms of technology.
Ten parliamentary committees forgo scrutiny of $25-billion in spending estimates
The House Foreign Affairs Committee also didn’t finish its review of $8.5-billion of planned spending.
The buck stops where? Experts urge party leaders to be accountable for NSICOP report findings
‘Much more leadership and proactive solution-making has to come from parliamentarians themselves, from political parties, and from the government,’ says UOttawa professor Thomas Juneau.
Poilievre’s briefing refusal is a sign of the end of collegiality on the Hill
Unlike days of yore, there now appears to be a climate of mistrust reigning over Parliament Hill.
Action, not avoidance, necessary on foreign interference
Instead of fuelling chatter and wannabe Joe McCarthys, political leaders should be taking a united approach to addressing whatever security challenges we may be facing.
Wilkinson, Anandasangaree, Miller swap comms staff
Staff changes in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office also include the promotion of a new director of operations.
Federal parties appeal court order to follow stricter voter data rules
B.C.’s privacy commissioner says the office will leave its investigation into the political parties’ data practices on pause as the court process continues.
