Managing the Trump-tariff file a major challenge for Carney government, polls show
Thirty-five per cent of respondents were dissatisfied that the Carney government dropped all tariffs on goods from the CUSMA as of Sept. 1. And, 61 per cent of those surveyed also said they favoured taking a ‘hard’ approach with the U.S., according to Angus Reid.
Next NDP leader faces ‘thankless task’ of rebuilding ‘in the trenches,’ says former MP as race launches with few candidates
Former NDP MP Matthew Dubé says candidates may need ‘a bit more encouragement’ to run given the steep task facing the party in rebuilding after its worst-ever electoral defeat.
First Nations chiefs criticize feds for failing to consult on Indigenous body tied to Major Projects Office
But, the Métis Nation of Ontario says it submitted names for the 11-member body after the government invited groups to provide suggestions at a recent summit on the Building Canada Act.
Finding courage in the Senate to question the government in responsible, responsive ways
The fall sitting looks to be shaping up as a disastrous combination of an unstoppable force and immovable object that will spark conflict in the House of Commons, bleeding into the Senate.
Escalation of political violence is keeping good people out of politics, says former Liberal MP after Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah
The controversial Republican personality and ally of U.S. President Donald Trump was shot dead at a university speaking event on Sept. 10 in Utah. Amarnath Amarasingam, an expert in radicalization and extremism, says the death of a public figure can spark ‘a spiral of tit-for-tat violence that will tear at the fabric of society.’
A weakened NDP spells trouble for progressive priorities in Parliament
When the NDP is strong, progressive policies that make a difference for people get priority, particularly in minority parliaments. When the NDP is weak, Liberals embrace conservative policies.
Post-pandemic uptick in public servant sick days making the case for remote work, say unions
Bureaucrats in the core public administration called out sick an average of 5.9 days in 2020-21 compared to 9.2 in 2023-24. ‘We need to be way more flexible with remote work rights,’ says union head Nathan Prier, ‘it’s an obvious solution.’
Let’s unlock local capital to build a stronger Canada
A bold, national, community finance strategy would unlock billions of dollars in private capital, create jobs, and ensure prosperity reaches every corner of the country.
Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office
The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
The Canada that Dryden believed in remains at risk today
There is no reason to think a Poilievre government wouldn’t find ways to seriously weaken the country’s social programs.
