MIKTA: unlikely partners with like-minded goals
In late September 2013, foreign ministers from Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey, and Australia met on the sidelines of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. They aimed to form an informal partnership to address global issues—a bridge-builder and agenda-setter in a rapidly changing global environment. MIKTA, as the group would […]
Freeland says plan ‘underway’ to support workers threatened by U.S. tariffs, but tight-lipped on specifics
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said “work is underway” on a plan to support workers hurt by American tariffs, but wouldn’t reveal to a House committee on Tuesday, June 19, as to what specific options were on the table beyond the use of retaliatory duties. Conservative and NDP MPs called on Ms. Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) […]
War of words with Trump is gold for Trudeau today, but could make or break him in long-run: MPs and pollsters
The ongoing war of words between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the U.S. President Donald Trump over NAFTA renegotiations is political gold for the prime minister in the short term, say Parliamentarians and pollsters, but could prove to be a major political liability in the long term if the North American Free Trade Agreement is not […]
In speech before D.C. crowd, Freeland spoke the truth, but were U.S. policymakers listening?
It’s not often that a Canadian foreign affairs minister says anything important. But Chrystia Freeland did Wednesday when she told Americans point blank that their days of global hegemony are numbered and that they would be wise to keep the allies they have. “You may feel today that your size allows you to go mano-a-mano with your […]
Trudeau owes surge in approval to Trump bump, poll suggests
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is experiencing a Trump bump of his own, particularly in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, a recent poll suggests. In a recent Angus Reid Institute survey, Mr. Trudeau saw a double-digit surge of 12 points in his approval rating since March, thanks to his forceful response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sabre […]
Don’t blame supply management on U.S. dairy’s woes
As a childish, bullying, narcissistic, and hugely ill-informed U.S. president insults our own prime minister as “weak and dishonest,” we should not feel pressured to do what he wants–which is to use NAFTA negotiations to dismantle our supply management system for dairy, poultry, and egg producers–to appease him. U.S. President Donald Trump is a dirty […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau, Freeland, Champagne meet with youth council; MacAulay plays host to Trump’s agriculture secretary; Duncan checks in with the frogs at Toronto Zoo
Happy Friday, Word on the street is that Centre Block will officially remain open to visitors throughout the summer. The decade-long renovation, which was expected to start after the summer recess, has been pushed off until January. Hill reporters are being given a tour of West Block and the Visitor Welcome Centre this morning between 8:30 […]
What happens if Ontario makes good on plan to scrap cap and trade?
With the election of Doug Ford as Ontario’s next premier, the carbon market is in danger. The Quebec government plans to turn on the charm in order to keep its neighbour in the game. But what will happen if Ontario’s new Conservative government follows through with its intention to withdraw from the cap-and-trade system? Between […]
Parliament must pass CPTPP before summer recess
Legislation to implement the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is now in Parliament. Canada has a chance to demonstrate much-needed leadership and co-operation on trade with like-minded global partners. It is imperative for Parliament to pass this legislation before its summer recess. This agreement will unlock valuable trade opportunities all while enhancing prospects for the […]
Conservatives ought to use ‘street cred’ with Republicans to blitz Trump-friendly media to support united Canadian front: Tory foreign affairs critic
The Conservative foreign affairs critic says he and his caucus colleagues ought to use their “street cred” with American Republicans to blitz conservative media outlets and defend Canada to the U.S. president’s base amid a united front from Parliamentarians of all stripes backing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s response to the Trump administration’s harsh criticism of Canada on […]
