‘All the fundamentals are there’: Conservatives bank unity and cash, but need to buy time and ‘hope’ for a renewed NDP, say politicos
Strategists say the Tories’ massive war chest and support for its leader will keep the party in a strong position ahead of any potential election, but may require a rejuvenated NDP to weaken the Liberals’ left flank for the current electoral math to work in its favour.
Defence official says Canadian transiting of Taiwan Strait ‘likely’ to continue
Since the launch of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in late 2022, Canadian warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait seven times.
Hearings at National Assembly offer insight into Bill 1
The so-called Quebec ‘Constitution’ legislation doesn’t respect international law or the Canadian Constitution, and is a threat to the province’s English-speaking community.
Liberal byelection candidates could either burst ‘boys’ club’ bubble or become ‘two more of many’ women on outside of PMO circle: strategists
Recruiting former Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum and doctor Danielle Martin may be ‘phenomenal politics,’ but more will ride on whether they would get a greater voice at the table if elected.
Alberta MPs shouldn’t just quietly wait for separatist issue to blow over
It shouldn’t only fall to Albertan public figures who no longer hold political office, like former premier Jason Kenney or past prime minister Stephen Harper, to speak up for federalism.
PCO struggling to address access-to-info requests, and ‘it is not getting better,’ says watchdog
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard says she has had to issue an increasing number of orders to the Privy Council Office over its failure to respond to requests, and that ‘inventory keeps going up.’
Pierre Poilievre came to Calgary and Canadians should be paying attention
The direction affirmed by the Conservative Party under Leader Pierre Poilievre is one in which policies deny lived experience, erase identity, and frame the existence of some Canadians as a threat.
The Carney doctrine and the Canadian Senate
It’s an open question as to whether the prime minister will treat the Senate as a strategic asset or leave the institution under-utilized in a national moment when it is most needed to rebuild national cohesion.
Senate leaders pledge collaboration as Red Chamber reconvenes to ‘more rapid’ pace
Senators now have a series of government bills to study after a slow trickle of legislation left the House last fall, but leaders say a balance needs to be struck between speed and scrutiny.
Issues manager added to Minister Anand’s boosted 20-person team
Gavin Menzies is in place as director of operations to the minister, while Nadia Hadj Mohamed continues as deputy director of policy.
