Bring back the political ministerial regional offices
Quebec is the only province to have a recognized ‘lieutenant’ or regional minister. We think this is a mistake. It was a mistake under Justin Trudeau and it’s a mistake under Mark Carney. If all politics is local, having a focused source of advice about local politics is a no-brainer.
Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’
Under the MOU, Ottawa’s commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
New rules authorize Poilievre to appoint eight candidates next election in ‘substantially revamped nomination process,’ say Conservative sources
At the Dec. 5 quarterly meeting, the Conservative Party’s national council approved nomination rules for the next election cycle, according to Conservative sources.
Chief says feds’ engagement with First Nations ‘needs to improve’ after ‘very limited’ contact on major projects
‘If First Nations need to challenge some of these processes, we will do that if necessary,’ says Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson.
Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources
The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.
‘I don’t know if she’s playing any role’: NDP critic slams Environment Minister Dabrusin’s ‘rubber stamping’
‘The minister can say she commits whatever she wants about [Canada’s emissions], but the physical reality of climate science is that building pipelines and extracting more oil increases emissions,’ says environment advocate Caroline Brouillette.
Carney to meet Trump and Sheinbaum on margins of World Cup draw
Plus, new employment numbers are coming this morning.
Early retirement pitch to nearly 70,000 public servants outlines 120-day deadline to apply
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada president Sean O’Reilly says he’s worried the incentive will lead to a ‘mass exodus’ of skilled government workers.
Outhouse will tweak the Tory engine
The upshot is that the changes Steve Outhouse will bring to the party will likely be subtle, not flashy, more about tweaking the party’s engine than giving it a complete overhaul or retool. And maybe that’s all the Tories need.
Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team
Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.
