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.
Canada can’t cop out on the climate
Based on the movements of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘new’ Liberal government, one would be hard-pressed to find any sense of urgency when it comes to addressing the climate emergency.
Carney cabinet shuffle speculation grows alongside backbench ‘grumbles’ as Grits gather in Edmonton
The prime minister may still be enjoying his electoral ‘honeymoon,’ but this fall will determine whether his ministers can prove themselves or lose their post, say Liberal sources.
A life worth learning from
Given his pedigree, Ken Dryden was arguably the smartest person in every room he ever entered, but he never behaved that way.
