Rae Days in the rearview: polling shows few Ontarians fear an NDP government
OTTAWA—The adventure that has been Ontario politics in 2018 just continues to get wilder. The once dull, predictable province when it came to political outcomes is now tilting frantically, like some aged roller-coaster ride. With a couple of weeks to go before the June 7 vote, polls, yes those dastardly things, are all showing public […]
It is time for Canada to have a day to recognize our Patriots
KAMOURASKA, QUE.—The long May “2-4” weekend has now passed, with the hurly-burly of the Harry and Meghan reality show, conveniently programmed for Victoria Day, which doubles as the Queen’s birthday. It even had Canadian content, with the Mulroney clan taking centre stage along with the Windsors. Here in Quebec, there were no such royal celebrations […]
Liberals ‘doing themselves real damage’ out west by delaying CPTPP, says analyst
With many countries on the road to ratifying and implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Liberal government is facing increasing pressure from the agriculture industry to get a move on tabling legislation that would bring the 11-country trade deal into effect. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), which represents 13 industry […]
Status of government bills
HOUSE OF COMMONS Second reading: C-5, An Act to Repeal Division 20 of Part 3 of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1 C-12, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 C-28, An Act to amend […]
“What are your party’s top three priorities for the last sitting stretch before the House of Commons rises for the summer?”
Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is focused on growing the economy, creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and working with Canadians to expand equality of opportunity for everyone. We have been delivering on the ambitious agenda we promised Canadians, passing 54 government bills in this Parliament. “Most importantly, Members of Parliament have debated C-74, […]
Ottawa can’t shirk responsibility in China-Taiwan Air Canada controversy
TAIPEI—The decision by Air Canada earlier this month to give in to Chinese pressure on international airlines and to refer to Taiwan as “Taipei, CN” on its website has caused a stir in political circles and drawn renewed attention to the need for Ottawa to stand up for the values that define Canadians. The Canadian […]
Fix Indigenous issues, racial discrimination, countries tell Canada in UN human rights review
Indigenous issues continue to be a major blemish on Canada’s human rights record, according to countries reviewing Canada this month as part of a regular United Nations process, though there’s also an increase in calls to address other racial discrimination, particularly against Black Canadians. On May 11, a delegation led by Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould […]
Pipeline impasse as big as ever
A month after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped in to resolve the impasse between British Columbia and Alberta over the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, his government has little to show for its efforts. Trudeau’s offer to compensate Kinder Morgan—the parent company of the pipeline—for any financial losses resulting from the opposition of the […]
Federal Liberals alienating both sides in Kinder Morgan fight
VANCOUVER—It’s not the break-in, it’s the cover up. The reference is to Watergate. The break-in at the Watergate office complex in the early 1970s was a problem for the Republican campaign, but it was the effort of the Republican leadership up to and including the president that resulted in the resignation of Richard Nixon. For […]
PM Trudeau should declare Elections Modernization Act No. 1 priority if he wants it passed by next month, says Sen. Joyal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to get his sweeping Elections Modernization Act through Parliament before the summer recess next month, but Quebec Liberal Senator Serge Joyal says he should make it the top priority in order to do that. “If the government comes to the conclusion that this bill is the top priority over and […]
