Liberals call Ford’s ‘interlaying’ with federal Conservatives ‘unprecedented,’ but say they’re not worried
The extent of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s public posturing against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and declaration that he wants to see Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer as Canada’s prime minister in 2019 is unprecedented and the rationale behind the strategy is unclear, say Liberal MPs, but Conservatives says Kathleen Wynne used the same strategy as premier […]
‘I think I’m having withdrawal pains already’: Centre Block’s denizens prepare for the big, historic, and emotional move
Packing for any move can be a meticulous thing. Piles of papers and books and memories have to be sorted through, deciding what to take and what to toss. Artwork and furniture has to be carefully catalogued and wrapped, ensuring precious items arrive safely in new homes. It’s much the same for the remaining occupants […]
Trudeau’s extra-parliamentary opposition
CHELSEA, QUE.—It can change in a heartbeat, but the Trudeau government has been on the upswing lately—applauded for its delicate handling of Donald Trump, for a relatively stable economy and for last week’s artful fiscal update, which offered targeted help to businesses to offset recent Trump tax cuts for their U.S. competitors. You can tell […]
Canada’s exclusion of irregular migrants from health care violates international law
OTTAWA—Should migrants living in Canada without legal authorization be entitled to health care? The answer, according to a decision issued by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in August, was clearly yes, especially if lack of health care threatens migrants’ lives. Sadly, the Government of Canada has yet to respond. At present, people living in […]
‘Climate change ultimate existential threat,’ PM Trudeau should appoint a war cabinet to tackle issue, says Green Party Leader May
Climate change is “an ultimate existential threat,” and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should set up a “war cabinet” by choosing MPs from all parties so that Canada could do its part to address the most important public policy issue in the country, says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. Ms. May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) told The […]
Niki Ashton to meet Bernie Sanders in Vermont
NDP MP Niki Ashton is travelling to the Green Mountain State–Burlington, Vermont, to be exact–on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, to attend a gathering of progressive leaders at U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders‘ think tank. Ms. Ashton will participate in an international roundtable at the Sanders Institute Gathering with Mr. Sanders, as well as former Greek […]
New policy director, adviser for Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould
Canada’s federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has strengthened her ministerial policy team, including hiring former Ontario Liberal adviser Nicholas Daube to take over as director of policy in her office. He officially joined Ms. Wilson-Raybould’s staff team on Nov. 19, and replaces former policy director Keith Smith, who exited the role as of Sept. 18. […]
Bottom line? Canada’s potential growth rate remains in decline
TORONTO—You almost had the feeling when he read his fall economic statement speech to the House of Commons last Wednesday that Finance Minister Bill Morneau was on the verge of declaring, “Canadians, you’ve never had it so good.” He was smart enough not to say it, even if it was a subliminal message. But his speech […]
Feds address public angst about economy with ‘you’re richer than you think’ mini-budget
OTTAWA—With Canadians in a restive, gloomy mood, the Liberal government rolled out an upbeat, optimistic mini-budget meant to begin the job of convincing voters that they are richer than they think. Finance Minister Bill Morneau also used Wednesday’s economic and fiscal update to address the problem of declining business competitiveness arising from U.S. President Donald […]
Trudeau to call remaining byelections in January, to take place in February: feds
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to call three byelections—including a highly anticipated contest in Burnaby South, B.C.—in early January for the following month, The Hill Times has learned. “We will be calling all three byelections, all three remaining ones, in January—early, early new year—for them to all take place in February,” said a senior government […]
