Americans need to wake up, wise up, and stand up to Trump
In his recently passed and so-called Big Beautiful Bill, Trump gave ICE a whopping $75-billion in new funding. That will enable the force to hire 10,000 new agents. When that happens, ICE will be larger than all the other U.S. federal law enforcement agencies combined.
‘He’s using us’: independent byelection candidates say ‘frustration’ getting ‘louder’ over Poilievre parachuting into Alberta riding
Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest Tory seats in the country to try to punch his ticket back to Parliament Hill, but his opponents say the Conservative leader is using their riding as a ‘political pawn’ and his win isn’t a sure thing.
Proposed budget cuts echo Trump’s priorities, not our own
We need to double down on what truly makes this country strong: reconciliation, public services, science, veterans’ dignity, and a more inclusive society.
Disorganization mars Bill C-5 summit, but progress possible if Liberals commit to consultation, chiefs say
The rushed summit is receiving mixed reviews from First Nations’ leadership, who say there are still ‘conversations that need to happen’ going forward.
While Carney negotiates with a lawless president, opposition armchair critics should give the prime minister more room to manoeuvre
We should also hope that the lawless nature of Donald Trump’s trade negotiations will be restrained not only by the actions of other major trading countries like China or the European Union, but also by the U.S. courts, capital markets, Congress and the electorate over the next three years.
‘It’s a massive task’: Carney’s ethics screen won’t prevent conflicts of interest, warn critics
One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent about how conflicts of interest will be mitigated, not trying to remove them altogether.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Canada has an opportunity to shape Hong Kong’s techno-legal narrative
As it reframes its relationship with China, the new Liberal government can help shape Hong Kong’s emerging techno-legal order.
‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles
The Treasury Board Secretariat’s departmental plan forecasts an increase in spending, and a decrease in full-time equivalent jobs in its employer oversight unit.
Skeleton of new Parliament Welcome Centre starts taking shape
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below ground.
