Is there a realistic blueprint for cutting government spending?
Governments become inefficient and fat over time, but they don’t have to be. The Chrétien-Martin cuts in 1995 proved that.
From mandates to momentum
There is a path forward, but it will demand political capital expenditure and hard choices.
Mark Carney and the challenge of governing
In terms of results, the prime minister must find the right balance between dialogue and action.
Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along
Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
‘The honeymoon period will be over’: politicos expect high bar for Carney’s first budget, and omnibus-bill headaches
The prime minister faces the task of balancing the government’s operating budget, while also spending more in key areas such as national defence and infrastructure projects, says David McLaughlin.
‘The road to success is never a straight line’: politicos eye whether re-elected Poilievre tries a new tone in Parliament
After Pierre Poilievre’s ‘humbling experience’ losing both the federal election and his longtime Ontario seat, ‘has he learned a lesson?’ asks Conservative strategist Shakir Chambers.
‘Easier to advertise cookies than spinach’: Conservatives outspent the Liberals seven-to-one in 2024 advertising
The Liberals’ $2.3-million in digital-focused ads in 2024 demonstrates the lack of confidence the party had in its previous leader and message, says EOK Consults’ Harneet Singh.
Is Canada’s government democratic or hierarchical? It’s both
In assessing people’s access to political rights and civil liberties in over 200 countries, Freedom House ranks Canada higher than Britain, France, Germany, Australia, and the United States.
A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office
The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
On trend: hiding records detailing government discussions and operations from the public
Revealing little is the new norm, bringing with it the same old mismanagement problems.
