Former Hill journalist, two-time Liberal candidate Allan Thompson to head Carleton j-school
Allan Thompson’s reporting career took him from Parliament Hill to Rwanda, and now he is set to become the new lead for Carleton University’s journalism school. “Thrilled to share the news I’ve been appointed the next head of Carleton’s prestigious journalism program, effective July 1. These are challenging times in journalism, but we’ve got brilliant, […]
Nova Scotia massacre again drives home urgent need for action on gun control, gender violence
OTTAWA—At a raucous party in Portapique, N.S., some years ago, the shooter in the recent massacre had an argument with his girlfriend, removed the tires from her car so she couldn’t leave, and then locked her out of their house, a long-time neighbour recalled. Trying to help the girlfriend, John Hudson went to the house […]
Nunavut politicians say feds must ‘step up’ prevention measures, fearing COVID-19 could spread ‘like wildfire’
Nunavut politicians are calling on the federal government to put aside more funds to prepare the territory, saying the $30.8-million promised last week is “a drop in the bucket” and not near enough to prepare for COVID-19 cases, which they warn could spread like wildfire in small communities. As the lone MP representing the largest […]
‘It’s incredibly dire here’: Alberta MPs navigating COVID-19 and oil crises
“I’m not really one to panic,” said Alberta MP Stephanie Kusie, speaking over the phone from her home, after closing her constituency office in Calgary Midnapore as the COVID-19 virus spreads across Canada. “I believe in preparation, but I don’t believe in panicking.” Still, the former Canadian diplomat-turned Conservative MP says she is taking a “day […]
It’s a matter of identity, says Ottawa letter-writer, of Alberta and Saskatchewan
Alberta, for many decades, has been seen as the energy powerhouse of Canada, providing well-paid jobs to many Canadians and being a significant contributor to the federal coffers. And now, the West is seen as the country’s “bad boys” who ruin our reputation as a responsible global player by disregarding the climate emergency. The real dilemma […]
Lead up to Buffalo Declaration ‘disingenuous’ to Alberta, national caucus, says Conservative MP Kusie
Despite agreeing with many of the sentiments expressed in the Buffalo Declaration, a Calgary Conservative MP says she felt “complete disappointment” the manifesto was based off of the work of only “a few individuals, acting independently,” without the backing of the Tories’ Alberta caucus, and that the lack of consensus in its creation does more to […]
Being premier of Newfoundland and Labrador may be the toughest job in the country
OTTAWA—In the midst of the maelstrom of news last week involving the Wet’suwet’en in B.C., the rail blockades in Ontario, the Prime Minister’s trip abroad and sudden return home, the news that Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball was stepping down was almost a footnote. It was not a surprise to observers of politics on […]
Political rumbles on the horizon for Newfoundland and Labrador
OTTAWA—Politics in Newfoundland and Labrador is never dull at the best times. Dwight Ball just upped the ante. To the surprise of some, Premier Ball announced on Family Day—Feb. 17—that he was going to step down to spend more time with his family. He will stay on until a replacement is chosen at a soon-to-be-determined […]
Collaborate and listen: Bloc Québécois hopes to leverage minority Parliament dynamics to make mark
The 2019 election saw the Bloc Québécois’ caucus increase three-fold, elevating it to third-party standing and recognized status in the House, and the team is looking to “leverage” its new circumstances to make a mark in this Parliament, according to the deputy House leader. “The fact that it’s a minority Parliament, we have more leverage […]
Newfoundlanders struggling from historic storm in need of federal funds, MPs say
In the aftermath of the biggest blizzard to hit Newfoundland and Labrador in half a century, propelling its capital into a state of emergency, the province’s MPs say the blizzard revealed its resident’s resilience, but the federal government will need to step up for those hardest hit. NDP MP Jack Harris (St. John’s East, N.L.) […]
