Carney’s new cabinet balances change with experience, analysts say
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that ‘is resilient in the face of economic shock,’ and put key portfolios in the hands of seasoned ministers.
Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word
Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Who’s in and who’s out of Carney’s post-election cabinet?
In a major cabinet shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named two dozen new faces to his senior team—made up of 28 ministers tackling the biggest files and 10 junior secretaries of state—while giving the boot to 10 MPs he tapped in his March cabinet.
Why Canada needs today’s independent Senate
The Senate must not be a pale imitation of the House. Freeing it from political-party affiliations helps mitigate that risk.
‘Rock bottom’: former MPs reflect on election losses, and navigating ‘purgatory’ as they transition to life out of office
Two weeks after the election, at least 40 outgoing incumbent MPs are in the process of packing up their offices and saying goodbye to staff and colleagues, after years—or even decades—in office.
Canada can’t survive without alliances—and friendship isn’t free, says former CSIS head Fadden
This country talks a good game about things like meeting the NATO target, but is ‘not so good at providing a benefit to the other members of those alliances,’ former CSIS director Richard Fadden told a panel audience.
The 58 tightest races in Canada, won by five per cent margins or less
The first- and second-place finishers in 58 ridings were separated by margins of under five per cent of the votes between them, based on Elections Canada data on May 6.
No, young Canadians haven’t flocked to the Conservatives
This isn’t about a sudden ideological turn. It’s about the pressures shaping how young Canadians engage with politics.
MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $280,600
All MPs and Senators got an automatic salary increase on April 1. As well, government and opposition MPs who hold additional roles, such as deputy speaker, assistant deputy speaker, whip, deputy whip, parliamentary secretary, and opposition House leader, will receive added pay on top of their base salaries.
Carney must lead efforts to transform Canada’s economy
While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
