‘I’m a serious player,’ Trost says he’s in Conservative leadership race to win, can sell social conservatism
Brad Trost is someone who questions the science of climate change, is ready to fight for the rights of the unborn, and will stand up for traditional marriage—and he says these are things that separate him from others running for the Conservative leadership. In an interview last week with The Hill Times, the Conservative MP […]
It’s Canada’s time to lead on women’s rights at home, abroad
TORONTO—Maybe it takes a rock star to remind us of who we are as Canadians and what we are capable of. At the recent meeting of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, U2 lead singer Bono declared “the world needs more Canada.” These words were spoken at an urgent time for many of the world’s women and […]
Canadians more tolerant than ever, but also worried about change
TORONTO—Are Canadians more bigoted and racist today than they were in the past? The question pops up frequently in media reports and talk shows. However, the contexts we are trying to compare are completely different and we risk comparing apples with oranges. If anything, I believe that Canadians are now more confused and scared than they […]
Yes, a year, and a regime change, can really make a difference
OTTAWA—Fifty-one weeks ago, parties were entering the final stretch of a 10-week federal election campaign, the longest in Canada’s history. With the writ having dropped in the dead heat of summer, candidates had knocked on doors for months as they attempted to get on the radar of families preparing for the back-to-school frenzy and the […]
‘This is the top priority,’ Leitch sticks to ‘Canadian-values’ issue in crowded leadership campaign
PARLIAMENT HILL—Kellie Leitch has made no attempt—at least not yet—to change the channel on her controversial push to have a national discussion about what “Canadian values” are and test prospective immigrants against such standards as she seeks to become her party’s Conservative leader. In fact, when talking to reporters in the House foyer following Question […]
Politics this morning: Women’s History Month kicks off with several government-supported events
Today is Monday, Oct. 3 October is Women’s History Month, and Patty Hajdu, minister of Status of Women, will draw attention to this by delivering remarks at a celebratory event hosted by Status of Women Canada at 1 Wellington Street in Ottawa at 4 p.m. According to a press release from Status of Women Canada, […]
Electoral Reform Committee must hear from women this fall
In 2016, the days of parliamentary committee meetings dominated by often well-meaning but largely male experts and organizations that often speak for only half of the population should be long gone. This should be especially true for the special committee convened by Parliament this past June to consider the fundamental question of viable alternatives to […]
Politics this morning: Trudeau to speak at National Press Theatre, Dion to participate in NYC diversity panel
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 21 Here’s what you should know before you start your day: The House is back in full swing now, and caucus meetings will commence this morning before Question Period begins at 2 p.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—back from his trip to New York City for his first UN General Assembly as […]
Kellie Leitch should be embarrassed and ashamed
OTTAWA—Kellie Leitch apparently wanted to get some attention in what so far has been a catatonic Conservative leadership race. Well, she certainly has! Just like over the past decade, some smarmy campaign official somewhere is patting himself or herself on the back complimenting their sublime political genius for finding the winning formula for their candidate: […]
Cancelled hiring of woman as university president cause for concern
OTTAWA—Brock University’s about-face on the hiring of a new woman president should be a wakeup call for all. Wendy Cukier was the ideal candidate. Not only does she have impeccable academic credentials, but also She has been a trailblazer in equality and justice issues. Cukier is a doer. She was so moved by the misogynist […]
