House is back on Jan. 29
MONDAY, JAN. 15 House Not Sitting—The House is adjourned and is scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 29. It’s scheduled to sit for a total of 121 days in 2024. It will sit Jan. 29-Feb. 17, and will break for two weeks (Feb. 20-March 3). It returns for one week (March 6-March 10) and breaks […]
‘A big vision’: Ed Broadbent was driven by his desire to get results for Canadians, say long-time colleagues
Former caucus mates, staffers, and those who sat across the aisle from Ed Broadbent say he was a mentor, a friend, and a savvy political leader who knew how to engage with political players across party lines.
Ed Broadbent: remembering a giant of Canadian politics
The former NDP leader did a great deal for his country, both in and out of Parliament. The tributes being paid to him upon his death illustrate that fact.
Fergus will ‘spare no effort’ to regain trust of MPs, but Bloc and Conservatives continue call for House Speaker’s resignation
‘The ball is now in Mr. Fergus’ court,’ said a Bloc Québécois spokesperson, adding that the Speaker ‘lacks the impartiality and judgement necessary to this role.’
Private member’s bill to make MPs’ oath to King Charles III optional could prove ‘more trouble than it’s worth’ for government
Liberal MP René Arseneault’s oath of allegiance bill would raise constitutional issues and cast doubt on the legality of a similar law passed in Quebec, says Philippe Lagassé. But the Bloc Québécois says it will support the bill.
Wilkinson hires new policy head, Hajdu recruits acting chief of staff
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu also recently hired a new press secretary and a social media manager, among other changes since Hill Climbers’ last check in.
Trudeau still best option for Liberals
My free, non-scientific assessment is the Liberals should keep Justin Trudeau as their leader. All things considered, it might be best for their party.
Mark Carney has unlimited possibilities, but Liberals shouldn’t assume he’s the solution to their woes
While Carney can be charming and down to earth, he is certainly not attuned to the low-level, thuggish discourse dominating today’s public discourse.
New year, new House leader, new tone?
New Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has his work cut out for him. Sworn in on Jan. 8 to temporarily replace Karina Gould, who is off until the middle of summer on maternity leave, MacKinnon called the upcoming sitting “consequential.” A Liberal MP representing Gatineau, Que., for the past eight years, MacKinnon has been the […]
This year’s Bye Bye didn’t disappoint
Bye Bye is the sort of success CBC English television can only dream about.
