Judicial independence ‘not an issue Canadians should be concerned about’ in election, says Liberal MP
The Supreme Court’s chief justice and the federal justice minister recently signed an accord “recognizing and reinforcing” the top court’s independence, a move Conservative justice critic Lisa Raitt says is “ironic,” given reports earlier this year that the government “clearly sought to interfere with a Crown prosecutor’s independence.” Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti […]
Stop letting the system assault victims of sexual violence over and over
Sexual assault is one of the worst experiences any woman can face. It rightfully attracts strong opprobrium on the part of society. So why are victims often hit by a second assault in the form of avoidable emotional harm inflicted by the officials and institutions they trust when they reach out for help? That question […]
Build new fighter jets in Canada, says NDP MP Garrison, as feds look for economically attractive bids
After Public Services and Procurement Canada launched its request for bids for 88 advanced fighter jets on July 23, the NDP defence critic says he’d like to see the winning bidder build the jets here in Canada. “We’re going to spend $19-billion, we should get the jets we need for the Canadian Air Force, but […]
He supercharged his career with anti-EU lies, now BoJo has ridden Brexit into 10 Downing St.
OTTAWA—For anyone concerned about what U.S. President Donald Trump’s ascendancy says about the state of western democracy, the story of Boris Johnson’s rise to British prime minister only makes it all the more disturbing. By all accounts a con man with no sense of principle or conviction other than his own careerist obsession, Johnson made […]
The prime minister’s voice shouldn’t be the only one being heard
In an election environment, it’s important to speak with one voice. So say the Liberals, who allegedly cracked down on former diplomats who were speaking their mind about China. On July 30, the House Foreign Affairs Committee sat down to talk about a request from opposition members that the group study the details of that […]
First Nations vote ‘a force’ parties must reckon with, leaders say
The climate crisis, the Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Inquiry report’s calls for justice, and self-governance are just some of the issues that First Nations leaders say they’re trying to get on party platforms as they point to the power of the growing population’s vote. Parties need to be aware that First Nations are […]
Mid-summer staffing changes for ministers Sajjan, Duncan
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new staffer in his office, with Floriane Bonneville now on the job as a special assistant for issues management. Ms. Bonneville joined the minister’s office in June and was previously a reporter with Radio-Canada in Windsor, Ont. She’s also a former freelance chase producer for CTV News’ primetime […]
Competing industry watchdogs creating confusion after rival company buys bankrupt association, pollsters say
A year after the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association went bankrupt, two organizations are now vying to be the polling industry’s voice, creating an environment observers call “strange” and “confusing,” but ultimately inside baseball in an industry whose members are often bickering. In August 2018, a month after the the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association […]
Don Meredith report delayed by ‘lack of prompt responses’ from Senators to ethics officer, says Senate Ethics Committee
The Senate ethics officer’s investigation into the conduct of former Senator Don Meredith was delayed for reasons beyond his control, including due to other Senators who didn’t respond to his requests for information, says a new report from the Senate Ethics Committee. “The SEO was delayed in part by the lack of prompt responses to […]
Targeting the undecideds
OAKVILLE, ONT.—We’re now entering August, the last month of relative tranquility before the craziness of federal election politics descends upon the country with hurricane force. After Labour Day, our political parties will begin bombarding Canadians with partisan campaign ads, inundating them with political literature and subjecting them to many other forms of heavy-handed persuasion. Yet, […]
