More transparency needed on Canada’s sanctions on Russia, say critics
With Canada positioning its sanctions regime as one of the main pillars in confronting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an NDP MP and a sanctions expert say more needs to be known about who and what has been penalized. Canada has sanctioned 954 Russian individuals and 257 entities since 2014, as well as 424 Belarussian individuals […]
Cuba expects Canada’s continued support against American embargo, says new envoy
Cuba’s newest ambassador in Ottawa says he is counting on Canada’s support in the expected United Nations vote to call for the end of the United States’ embargo of his country. For the 30th consecutive year, ending the blockade will be discussed at the UN General Assembly. In the past, Cuba’s position has been supported […]
Don’t look to QP for the Tory leader’s biggest waves
OTTAWA—While much of the focus over the last week was on the highly anticipated first Question Period encounter between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new official opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, the real action was “off the field” for the new Conservative leader. Poilievre likely prefers that angle so he can go about building his new […]
‘Time is past urgent’: legislation needed to help Canadian aid groups work in Afghanistan, says Sen. Omidvar
An Independent Senator is calling on the government to bring forward legislation to allow Canadian aid organizations to work in Afghanistan without running afoul of Canadian anti-terrorism laws. The work of Canadian non-government organizations in providing humanitarian assistance to Afghans is being restricted due to Canadian law that bars direct or indirect financial support to […]
Poilievre’s executive director pick hints new data system a ‘primary focus’ for Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre’s choice of a new Conservative Party executive director indicates that improving the use of data modelling will be a “primary focus” of the new leader as he puts his stamp on the party, says Conservative strategist Fred DeLorey. Mike Crase is stepping into his new role after recently serving as executive director for […]
Kathy Kettler becomes first-ever Inuk chief of staff to a federal minister
Kathy Kettler has become the first-ever Inuk chief of staff on Parliament Hill, after recently being tapped to take charge of Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal’s office. Kettler was hired to the role earlier this month, with her predecessor, Jeff Valois, having marked his last day in Vandal’s office on Sept. 9. She was most […]
Political parties have left women behind
Telling women to ‘lean in’ is not the answer to get more women in politics.
New NDP attack ad against Poilievre part of its ‘fight to be relevant,’ says pollster
A new ad released by the NDP attacking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has garnered significant media attention since it first appeared online, and is part of that party’s “fight to be relevant,” says pollster Nik Nanos. “When you’re a third party and a partner in a parliamentary coalition, it’s easy to be crowded out by […]
A split is forming in Russia’s military
There is disagreement about how the war has been conducted; and even, perhaps, whether it should ever been launched in the first place.
Tough policy issues, political opportunism, and lightning-speed social media behind divisive rhetoric on both sides of the House, say political insiders
Tough public policy issues with no easy solutions, lightning-speed social media interactions, political opportunism, and a minority incumbent government are some factors behind the nasty and divisive rhetoric taking place on both sides of the aisle, causing politicians to be perpetually pre-occupied with their next re-election campaign, say political insiders. “The issues that they’re struggling […]
