Three current Liberal MPs and one former Liberal MP considering run for Ontario Liberal leadership
Former Kingston Liberal MP Ted Hsu, now an Ontario MPP, is also exploring the possibility of seeking the provincial party.
Coups and coronations at the hands of caucus
OTTAWA—What do British Tories and British Columbian New Democrats have in common? They both moved with dispatch last week to get rid of leaders or potential leaders of their respective parties. In the case of the British prime minister, Liz Truss’s resignation—after just six weeks in office—marks the end of a tumultuous term during which […]
Poilievre needs to do more to bring ‘definitive closure’ to #mgtow issue, say Hill observers
With the Liberals calling for an investigation into misogynist tags found in Pierre Poilievre’s YouTube videos, observers say this is an issue that may not go away without action on behalf of Poilievre, and that it serves as a “wake-up call” for how the new Opposition leader will need to manage his digital footprint going […]
Trudeau’s got an inflation problem, whether or not he caused it
OAKVILLE, ONT.—If you want to know who’s going to win the next federal election, pay less attention to opinion polls and more attention to inflation reports. After all, inflation is to the popularity of incumbent governments what meat grinders are to baloney. Indeed, I’d argue that rising inflation is especially bad news for Canada’s Liberal […]
Hallé says goodbye to the Prime Minister’s Office
Strategic adviser Andrée-Lyne Hallé marked an end to her run in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office earlier this month. A former communications manager for the federal Liberal Party, Hallé was an early addition to Trudeau’s then-new Prime Minister’s Office after the Liberals formed government following the 2015 election, starting as a press secretary. Hallé was […]
Poilievre has potential to turn Tory tides in seat-rich Quebec, say strategists
Recent public opinion polls point to Quebec as an electoral weak spot for the Tories, but while new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may have gotten off to a rocky start among Quebecers with the handling of former Quebec lieutenant Alain Rayes’ caucus exit, strategists argue Poilievre’s bilingualism, universal pitch, and decisions since—including naming two Quebecers […]
Ottawa mayoral candidates Mark Sutcliffe, Catherine McKenney garner high-profile endorsements as election day approaches
Plus, Yaroslav Baran leaves his post as national strategic communications lead and managing principal for Earnscliffe Strategies, and former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart has been ousted as Vancouver’s mayor in the city’s recent election.
Senate committee looks north to Arctic security to address shifting geopolitical reality
With an increased spotlight on Arctic security and defence after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Senate committee is looking to the North to assess how prepared Canada is to address the risk. The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs has held seven meetings on Arctic defence and security, with more to come […]
Critics list casts a shadow over Conservatives’ idle hands
OTTAWA—A month after being elected Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre appointed his shadow cabinet. Given aspects of my crusty disposition and length of time here in Ottawa, I don’t tend to get fussed over who serves in what critic role. Frankly, if you are reading this column—thank you—and you can name those who have served as […]
Wary of reciprocity: some embassies are raising concerns over diplomatic security in Ottawa
The RCMP is investigating a threat made against the Russian Embassy and Ambassador Oleg Stepanov as Global Affairs says it takes its diplomatic protection obligations ‘seriously.’
