Bernier’s diversity rant adds to Scheer’s headaches
OTTAWA—One week before the first Conservative national convention on Andrew Scheer’s leadership watch—and the last such gathering before the next federal election—one would not normally expect Conservative MPs to be debating each other on social media about whether to draw a line on Canada’s diversity. Against the backdrop of a simmering trade war with the […]
Two former Liberal MPs duking it out in Toronto municipal election, ‘like walking into the old Roman Colosseum,’ says one
The last-minute change introduced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to the Toronto municipal election is pitting some colleagues against each other, including former Liberal MPs and now city councillors Jim Karygiannis and Norm Kelly in the Scarborough area in one of the most-watched races in the city. Mr. Karygiannis, who spent about 26 years in […]
Keep the Macdonald statues where they are, says Conservative MP Larry Miller
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: “We are not the makers of history, we are made by history.” Perhaps now, more than ever, these words ring true. As Canadians, we need to understand our history, learn from historical mistakes, and celebrate the events, groups, and leaders that have led us to where we are today […]
Feds mum on moving controversial statues on Parliament Hill
The government won’t say if there has been any discussion of removing Parliament Hill statues of Sir John A. Macdonald and other historical heavyweights who have become viewed as controversial by some in recent years, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez won’t say if they think the statues should stay or […]
Minister Monsef’s press secretary joins justice minister’s office
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef needs a new press secretary after the recent departure of Célia Canon, who is now a communications adviser to Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. Ms. Canon spent the past year working for Ms. Monsef, having been hired on as the minister’s press secretary in August 2017, and before that was […]
Putting off byelections until 2019 could help Liberals: strategists
Four federal ridings will soon be vacant, and strategists say putting off the byelections to fill them—including Burnaby South, B.C., where NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will fight for a seat in the Commons—would be to the Liberals’ advantage. “If I were the Liberals I would not hold that byelection [Burnaby South] before Christmas. No rush […]
Heritage Minister Rodriguez should take a stand on change to art tax credits
OTTAWA—Most Canadians know little and care less about the tools that support cultural investment in the country. They do know what they like. Newfoundland artist Mary Pratt, who passed away last week, found beauty and depth in the simplest of objects. A bowl of fruit, a crate of eggs, grapes in a colander are just […]
Andrew Scheer has done little to deserve so much support, says Riley
CHELSEA, QUE.—Disillusionment with Justin Trudeau’s government is understandable, even inevitable. Over three years, various ethical embarrassments, policy reversals, and double messages are bound to take their toll. But what is frankly inexplicable is that Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives are either tied, or close behind, the struggling Liberals in recent polls. It raises the question: what, if […]
Legal panel ‘affirms’ findings of sexual harassment investigation against Calgary MP Kang: confidential report
A three-member panel of lawyers constituted by the House has upheld the conclusion of a third-party investigation that Darshan Kang violated the Commons’ harassment rules, after an appeal by the Independent Calgary MP, sources told The Hill Times. The confidential appeal report was submitted to the House earlier this month. The panel started its work in early […]
Defenders of John A. Macdonald statues should remember his words, actions towards First Nations, says Kinsella
BOSTON—What never moves and never talks, but is too often racist? Statues, of course. They’re lifeless. Down here in America, but also back home in Canada. Statues paying tributes to notorious historical racists like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are still found across the Southern U.S.—and someone even erected one honouring Nathan Bedford Forrest, […]
