Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle

The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils its plans.
Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?

The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a decade.
Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame

The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their performance.
Trade Minister Sidhu confirms roster of directors

Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff to Secretary of State Ruby Sahota.
Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
We need a fix for bureaucratic delays—but is it a pipe dream?

The prime minister could and should spend his entire mandate trying to do this. But this is a classic example of a problem where the people responsible for fixing it are the same people who are the problem.
What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?

Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.
How Canadians feel about Carney will rely on trade talk success with a mercurial Trump

Will the public accept half a loaf, or blame the prime minister for coming away with less than we had before? In the pitiless business of politics, the answer is far from certain.
Feds have to fight comms with comms to tackle Alberta alienation problem

It is one thing for the Liberals to have won the election. It is another thing to confront the onslaught of misinformation that is being fed to Albertans regularly by their own government.
The value of strategic praise

Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.