Canada’s leading AI-generated politician is back
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is unlikely to offer any serious, fact-based critiques of the government’s shortcomings. He’s a glib man, playing in the shallows, following a shop-worn script. Always has been, always will be.
Are the Poilievres working on Operation Seduction?
If Pierre Poilievre does not soften his sharp edges and move to the centre, he stands zero chance of gaining support of most Canadians, especially women. His partner, Anaida, is the person who can help him soften that edge.
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.
From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel
Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book’s message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.
Time to revive Team Canada trade missions
The TCM model of connecting with other countries is perfectly made for turbulent times so I personally hope that Mark Carney buys in. If he does, then I would encourage him to speak with Jean Chrétien, so that he can hear directly from the original TCM captain.
Changes to rules for ‘national security’ contracts bypass competition and raise concerns of potential abuse, say procurement watchers
Loosening rules around the use of the National Security Exception may speed up defence procurement, but it could have trade-offs when it comes to accountability, say experts.
Candidates ‘unchallenged’ and ‘uncovered’ in federal election as a fallout of dying local media: report
PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking the place of factual reporting.
Thousands respond to false message promoting 1,400 jobs with Department of National Defence
The department says it’s investigating the matter, confirming the promotion came from an ‘unknown and unapproved source,’ resulting in more than 3,500 responses from public servants and external applicants.
No place for Poilievre’s old politics against Liberal centre-right pivot
With the Carney Liberals occupying the centre-right, the Conservatives face a hard question: evolve to lead a changing Canada or stay stuck in a political cul-de-sac of grievance and nostalgia.
Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team
The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
