New year, new chief of staff for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly
Plus, Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is down a director following Elaine Nixon’s departure as head of operations, among other moves.
If snap election happened now, Conservatives would win 141 seats and Liberals 139, say Fournier and Nanos
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals should be worried that the progressive vote is not united behind them at this time, and this will be the key deciding factor in the next election.
U.S. House Speaker debacle latest symptom of decaying democracy in North America
It didn’t used to be unusual to see political rivals sharing a human interaction or a drink from time to time—now it’s front-page news.
One more year to stop talking, start acting, on reducing emissions
The ongoing war in Ukraine is a wrenching issue, so is the lack of affordable housing in major cities; and, the COVID crisis is by no means over. Governments face myriad pressing challenges this year. But none is as frightening as climate change.
Don’t count all your chickens before they hatch
By weakening the authority of the U.S. House Speaker, the ‘Never Kevin’ caucus has been trying to legislate changes that run parallel to the demands at the basis of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. Back in the 1800s, a similar Speaker vote required more than 100 rounds to reach a majority. That may be happening again. It gives democracy a black eye.
Conservative Party’s outreach chair Khanna to duke it out with Tory MP MacKenzie’s daughter Tait and former Hill staffer Roth in coveted Oxford, Ont., nomination bid
Deborah Tait, daughter of outgoing Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie, says she does not know if Arpan Khanna has any ties with the Oxford, Ont., and says it will be ‘very difficult’ for a ‘parachute candidate’ to win the riding.
Senior staff moves in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office
Among the director-level changes in the office, Jason Rondeau is currently transitioning out of his role as director of policy, with Kurtis Layden lined up to replace him.
Notley’s policy gambit
Anyone who’s expecting the Alberta election to be a battle of policy platforms will be sorely disappointed.
Celebrated actor, singer-songwriter, film producer among 2023 Order of Canada recipients
Musician Lorraine Segato was once courted to run for office by the NDP, while storied actor Victor Garber has punctuated his career by playing Canadian icons, like former diplomat Kenneth Taylor.
Selecting Commons clerk needs ‘unanimity’ from all parties, say opposition MPs after critics pan past process
Former House clerk Audrey O’Brien says the role requires a candidate capable of performing a unique ‘balancing act.’
