Distraction season is here—but Trump still demands attention
Political leaders would be smart to keep their message focused on U.S. President Donald Trump or risk losing the plot with Canadians.
‘We should be embracing change’: federal public servants more likely to have jobs exposed to AI, study finds
A Toronto Metropolitan University think tank says 58 per cent of federal bureaucrats are very likely to cross paths with the technology. While AI is unlikely to make those roles redundant, fewer people may be needed to do the work.
Q&A | The Tory path to finding ‘a new narrative’ with Gerry Nicholls
‘Pierre has to be Pierre,’ says the conservative strategist of how Poilievre can tackle his return to Parliament, January leadership review, and fight against the prime minister.
Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop
Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
Carney was talking about Canada’s productivity problem in 2010. It’s now his job to fix it.
The challenge for the Carney government is to map a way out of this slow growth trap, which is why productivity, fueled by innovation and investment, is the key to a better future.
Mexican embassy to launch new book on cultural diplomacy and free trade
SUNDAY, AUG. 24—TUESDAY, AUG. 26 Victoria Forum—The Senate of Canada co-hosts the Victoria Forum. This year’s theme is: “Towards a Better Future: Shifting the Trajectory.” Over a dozen Canadian Senators will deliver remarks, as well as Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and former prime minister Joe Clark, among others. Sunday, Aug. 14 to Tuesday, Aug. 26, […]
Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources
Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
It’s time to retire the one-liners
Question Period has become more well-known for zingers and unanswered questions. This September, MPs should focus on questions and answers of substance.
A nation-building project that will protect the environment and our health
A transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy has the potential to create a safer and healthier environment, less suffering from the ongoing effects of continued greenhouse gas emissions, and a stronger economy driven by the new jobs created.
De Gaulle’s ‘Vive le Quebec libre!’ haunts Canada
The “us versus them” mentality is baked into Quebec’s political psyche. With all the uncertainty in today’s world, it’s not hard for Quebec’s separatist-minded politicians to whip up those feelings, which is why nationalism could easily resurface as a political force.
