‘Take chances’: expect parties to experiment, refine marketing messages in 2024, say political players
The Liberals are trialling new messages against Pierre Poilievre following the Conservative leader’s 15-minute housing video, but so far have brought a ‘knife to a gunfight,’ says digital strategist Cole Hogan.
Liberals have to fight back, hard
The Conservatives have already started their pre-election communications strategy and are well-funded to keep it going. If the government wants to remain in the game, it needs to get in the game.
Elections Canada reaching out to potential landlords for suitable voting locations in case election called next year
All federal parties are quietly getting ready for the next election in case one is called in the new year.
Poilievre’s threat to delay House break is ‘grandstanding’: North Vancouver letter writer
The current grandstanding by the Conservative Party, where MPs may be forced to stay in Ottawa and lose the Holiday break, is as anti-Democratic as it gets. I for one had already had a meeting with my MP postponed, as he had to stay in Ottawa to deal with this mischievous tactic—now our new date […]
House Speaker Fergus to be special guest at Ottawa mayor’s breakfast on Dec. 14
MONDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is scheduled to sit until Friday, Dec. 15, and it’s scheduled to return again on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. TUESDAY, DEC. 12 Chief Nursing Officer to Deliver Remarks—Longwoods hosts a virtual breakfast event, “‘You Can’t Recruit Your Way Out of a Crisis’: Why Retention is Critical to Today’s Health […]
Contracting controversies not yet a political pain point for the Liberals, but could develop, say politicos
Government corruption or misuse of spending could be a greater concern for the public in a climate of exceptional inflation and slow economic growth, says professor Conrad Winn.
A dive into Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Democratic Institutions Minister LeBlanc’s 28-member office
Dominic LeBlanc’s office includes three directors of policy—one for each of his cabinet portfolios—and one deputy director for public safety.
PROC study should address ‘politicization of the speakership,’ says former parliamentary counsel
Former House of Commons Clerk Audrey O’Brien called Greg Fergus’ decision to appear in a partisan video ‘mind-boggling.’ The Procedure and House Affairs Committee will now examine the issue.
Poilievre’s miscues won’t save Trudeau
Now I’m not arguing Justin Trudeau can’t make a comeback. It’d be difficult, but doable. But for him to succeed, he can’t just rely on Pierre Poilievre to fail.
Former Parliamentarians Association seeks cash injection to boost presence, establish mentorship program
CAPF was asked to return to the BOIE with a revised pitch after MPs were reluctant to endorse a four-year plan involving almost $1.6-million in new funding.
