‘Easier to advertise cookies than spinach’: Conservatives outspent the Liberals seven-to-one in 2024 advertising
The Liberals’ $2.3-million in digital-focused ads in 2024 demonstrates the lack of confidence the party had in its previous leader and message, says EOK Consults’ Harneet Singh.
Is Canada’s government democratic or hierarchical? It’s both
In assessing people’s access to political rights and civil liberties in over 200 countries, Freedom House ranks Canada higher than Britain, France, Germany, Australia, and the United States.
A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office
The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
On trend: hiding records detailing government discussions and operations from the public
Revealing little is the new norm, bringing with it the same old mismanagement problems.
How can Trump and Putin negotiate a deal on Ukraine without Ukraine?
Trump is truly delusional enough to believe he could end the war in a single day. He has repeated that enough times. But in reality, if he sells out Ukraine and rewards Russia with a land deal derived from illegal attacks on another country, he will be setting the stage for a larger war.
Tariff export quotas could spare Canada pain from U.S. and serve as negotiating tactic with Trump, says Hampson
Fen Hampson says Canadian negotiators should consider redirecting talks towards tariff rate quota-based trade, but others say Donald Trump likely has little interest in applying them in a trade deal.
Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta., byelection shakes down today
MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former Conservative MP Damien Kurek resigned his seat so that Poilievre could run here and seek a seat in the House of Commons. Ontario Premier Expected to be in Ottawa—Ontario Premier Doug […]
No one appears able to stop Benjamin Netanyahu from uprooting one million people from Gaza City
With both the Israeli PM and the U.S. president ignoring public opinion, it’s time for a political leader in the West to tell Benjamin Netanyahu you can’t crush the rights of a million people without serious consequences. Canada should stand up.
Commons co-chair of Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group should not be vacant during a trade war
The group is an effective and cost-effective form of diplomacy, and the MP vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. Parliament and government should review how it uses the group in its diplomatic strategy, and should also appreciate its work.
Carney should push the Pact for the Future at UN, and a path to ‘brighter future for all of humanity’
It calls for addressing the root causes of conflicts and accelerating commitments on human rights. Most importantly, it brings into sharp focus the need for recommitment to international co-operation based on respect for international law.
