Renewed ‘Team Canada’ effort in the U.S. needs to take advantage of parliamentary links on Capitol Hill, says former Grit MP Easter
‘Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,’ says Wayne Easter.
The heavy hand of the ruling class is muffling dissent
Those in positions of authority are punching down on anyone who doesn’t perpetuate their criminalization of brown lives.
Derrick Bragg will be missed by so many in Newfoundland and Labrador
In these times of cynicism about government, the late cabinet minister’s story should inspire others to become involved in public life.
Don’t shy away from playing the Trump card
As all eyes turned to the headline-grabbing Emergencies Act decision last week, the Liberals tried to salvage their post-cabinet retreat messaging. On Jan. 23, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman were trotted out as the new joint leaders of “a renewed Team Canada […]
Apples to oranges
Given the current environment, a Liberal cry about Donald Trump’s political approach crippling Canada could have limited appeal.
Procurement ombud’s report reveals discrepancies in ArriveCan’s $54-million contract
Mandatory criteria used in ArriveCan application procurement were ‘overly restrictive’ and ‘favoured’ GC Strategies Inc. as an existing CBSA supplier, which led to the awarding of a $25-million contract to the company in the centre of misconduct allegations.
Despite Emergencies Act ‘vindication,’ Conservatives shouldn’t deviate from message discipline, say politicos
The Tories’ ‘laser-focused’ message discipline on affordability is unlikely to be derailed by the judge’s ruling, says Shakir Chambers.
Almost apologetic Federal Court ruling revives truckers’ 2022 anti-vaccine rampage
This court decision based on a cherry-picking of the facts and questionable second guessing only serves to supercharge what has turned out to be a still-growing anti-federal government movement.
Liberal slump could be an opportunity for NDP, but polarized campaigns historically favour the Grits, say observers
In the latest Abacus Data survey, one in five NDP supporters said they voted Liberal in the last election. But one in 10 past NDP voters said they would now cast a ballot for the Conservatives.
A look at Pablo Rodriguez’s Quebec Lieutenant team
Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with some former staffers, including Katherine Koostachin, who recently joined the Sussex Strategy Group.
