Democracy, like a Christmas gift, is best unwrapped
The Prime Minister’s Office is taking a decidedly corporate approach. Then it should make sure that the essential piece of corporate governance is included by being transparent with the board of directors. In this country, the board is made up of voters.
Guilbeault’s departure from cabinet is unfortunate, but unavoidable collateral damage
Unlike Steven Guilbeault, Mark Carney doesn’t have the luxury of enforcing a green energy litmus test on the Alberta premier. He has a truculent president to face down, an economy to save and a country to unite. In this context, Guilbeault’s departure is unfortunate, but unavoidable collateral damage.
The Bubble catches its breath
Plus, Chris d’Entremont joins the golf-cheque circuit.
Canadian experts challenge proposed authoritarian Quebec constitution at UN and under international law
The experts at the Quebec Chapter of the International Commissions of Jurists, Canada supported by several legal, civil society organization and Indigenous leaders insist that the potential violation of Canada’s international legal obligations by the proposed Quebec constitution requires the intervention of the United Nations Special Rapporteurs to recognize the human rights violations and call on the authorities to withdraw Bill 1.
Everything’s coming up Carney: PM tops the year’s most valuable politician, newsmaker, and best book categories in The Hill Times’ annual All Politics Poll
The results of the The Hill Times’ 2025 year-end poll are in, with the prime minister dominating the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ category for ‘single-handedly’ turning around the Liberals’ electoral chances.
‘A strange situation’: Conservative MPs sharply rebuke floor-crosser Ma as Liberals inch toward majority
Toronto-area MP Michael Ma is the latest disgruntled Conservative to join the ‘big tent’ Liberals. While several Liberal MPs tell The Hill Times more floor-crossers are coming, Conservative strategists say it won’t impact Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review in January.
Carney, cynic or idealist?
By making this one pipeline deal, Mark Carney might be hoping to destroy the stereotype that Liberals are a bunch of progressive, tree-hugging greens who detest Western Canada. Simply put, he’s trying to rebrand Liberalism.
‘Better service, not less’: Canada Post pledges ‘thoughtful’ reforms and ‘leaner workforce’ amid MP concerns over loss of rural postal ‘lifeline’
Ottawa is reviewing Canada Post’s transformation plan, which the corporation’s CEO Doug Ettinger says he wishes ‘would have happened 10 years ago.’
A performance review: Mark Carney
How has Mark Carney performed? Brilliantly, and I’m not a partisan. He has been bold, determined, visionary, and in tune with current public sentiment. He is less concerned about being ‘politically correct’ than with producing results.
‘He’s a welcome dose of fresh air’: Kinew ranked most popular premier
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt nabbed second-most-popular premier in the December Angus Reid poll, followed by Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe. Quebec Premier François Legault was back of the pack with a 25-per-cent approval rating.
