Poilievre tests the limits of populist flim-flam with his pitch to Canada’s workers

The current version of the strategy is to capitalize on the crushed dreams of middle-class prosperity, and the horrendous income inequality the whole right-wing approach to socio-economic decision-making caused.
Is this the beginning of the end for François Legault?

The Quebec premier was first elected in 2018 on promises of political stability and better economic management, but has since suffered a series of devastating self-inflicted wounds.
Senate mulls covering social media subscriptions

Plus, Jewish and Muslim Senate staffers pull together amid Israel-Hamas war, David R. Samson takes home the Balisillie Prize, and former senator Diane Griffin gets a new gig atop UPEI.
Gun control is a women’s issue

As C-21 progresses in the Senate, it’s important to emphasize that gun recreation must never trump protecting Canadians from the devastating impacts of gun violence.
A look at Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s team

O’Regan currently has a number of acting directors in his office, including acting policy director Lhori Webster, and acting parliamentary affairs director Jonathan Robinson.
Dyslexia was my superpower as a staffer on Parliament Hill

In politics, where messages must be concise, impactful, and resonate with a diverse audience, dyslexia became an unexpected asset, says a former OLO staffer.
Come on! Dial down the nonsense in the House before it’s too late

Every time a charge is made that a Canadian MP supports terrorism, or backs an authoritarian, land-grabbing regime, or is a traitor, a tyrant, or a dictator, the social fabric tears that little bit more. Come on.
Liberals look like a ‘party on autopilot’ headed for ‘a car crash,’ say political players

The Trudeau government is focused on delivering results for Canadians and not worried about the fluctuating polls, says Tourism Minister and national campaign co-committee chair Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Poilievre continues to place Trudeau on Canada’s ‘most unwanted’ list and his strategy appears to be working

Pierre Poilievre’s usual modus operandi is to take a page from Donald Trump 1.0: the country is going to hell in a handbasket, and it’s all the fault of one man.
‘Incredibly entertaining’: Chrétien, Trudeau, Liberals celebrate MacAulay’s 35 years on the Hill

Plus, Dhanraj takes on CBC News primetime spot; Karadeglija joins CP; Green toasts his staffers; Stojsic leaving Global News; Ghiz to host holiday reception; and Angus sees tin foil hats.