Mulroney did a lot for Canada: Ottawa reader
Our country is still mourning after losing former prime minister Brian Mulroney who died on Feb. 29 at the age of 84 in a Florida hospital of heart failure. Mulroney improved prosperity for us all with Canada-U.S. free trade deal. He is also worthy of plurality and morality against racism. He advocated successfully for the […]
Count ‘em: eight staff additions, five promotions, and three departures in PM Trudeau’s office
Recent changes include Alex Fernandes’ addition as a media advance. Yuval Daniel has already replaced him as press secretary to Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks.
What’s behind Pierre Poilievre’s ‘common-sense crusade’?
Interestingly, common sense has a long political etymology.
Government’s newly proposed privacy policies won’t change how federal political parties use voter data: experts
The federal parties are preparing to go to court to avoid being subject to B.C.’s more stringent privacy laws. Sara Bannerman, an expert on data governance, said if the parties were required to adhere to such laws, ‘it could cripple their whole data-fied campaign system.’
Former Treasury Board president Scott Brison’s estimates reforms were ‘top-down,’ and MPs need ‘bottom-up’ approach for better spending scrutiny: ex-PBO Kevin Page
MPs are supposed to scrutinize more than $400-billion in government spending this year, but often they don’t have a clue what they’re doing. Experts say the spending estimates cycle needs to change so MPs can get a better handle on public funds.
Are we sleepwalking to another national unity crisis?
It is possible that within two years, the official opposition in the House of Commons will be the Bloc Québécois, and in Quebec, there will be a majority Parti Québécois government.
Finishing the fight against COVID and the ‘global race’ to the top of Mount Vaccine
In the final part of The Hill Times‘ series on the fourth anniversary of COVID-19, Minister Anita Anand reflects on her role in the global race for PPE and vaccines, and precinct staff highlight the unequal impact the transition to a virtual Parliament had on essential employees.
Will Mr. Poilievre go to Washington? Former diplomats hope so
If Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives win the next election, the renewal of Canada’s North American trade deal will be an early hurdle he will have to overcome.
Can Taylor Swift save the world from Donald Trump?
Swift’s ballot-box influence is untested, but Republicans clearly see her as enough of a threat to Trump that they have begun warning her to stay out of the political fray.
The strong, public face of a personal pain
During the lead up to former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s funeral service, the strength and decency of his family were striking.
