Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator
The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across generations.
Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza
History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Is Plamondon a wolf in expensive clothing?
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon could be Quebec’s next premier. What does that mean for Canada?
Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills
‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation this Parliament after being ineligible to do so since 2017.
‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘elbows up’ approach to U.S. President Donald Trump has evolved into public fawning and a major trade concession with seemingly little gained, say observers.
Pancake flops and a looming byelection: MPs dress the part at Stampede for ‘lobbying highlight of BBQ season’
As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator Daryl Fridhandler says everyone is ‘on the same level.’
Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry.
House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships
BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan. Now, MPs are calling on Ministers Gregor Robertson and Chrystia Freeland to answer for what Conservatives call an ‘outrageous’ loan.
Who’s who so far in Canada-U.S. Trade Minister LeBlanc’s shop
The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc—who’s also currently Privy Council president, and minister for intergovernmental affairs—has made strides in firming up his ministerial team. So far reported in LeBlanc’s office are chief of staff Brandan Rowe; […]
