Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the Liberals' Throne Speech committed to 'more policies that would invade provincial jurisdiction than I could count.'

Plus, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the speech was 'clear' that a fiscal update in the fall would be coming, when pressed on whether a budget for this year was in the works.

While the conditions for Liberal longevity might not have been ripe, Liberal strategist Charles Bird says late former prime minister John Turner came to the leadership when 'he was already something of a living legend.'

The Throne Speech promised action on climate change like the country has never seen before, but some experts and politicians are skeptical the Liberal government can deliver.

Plus, a state funeral for the late former prime minister John Turner is set for Oct. 6.

The rule changes includes a sunset clause, with the terms expiring Dec. 11.

The speech did not promise a full-fledged budget, but said an update to the feds’ COVID-19 Economic Response plan would be coming this fall.

Other nations such as Norway and Iceland have captured the tremendous potential of their seafood sectors through strong political and government support and strategic plans and partnerships.

While Atlantic Canada has done a good job of managing COVID-19 counts, it is breathtakingly short-sighted to assume that the retention of the 'bubble' for a sustained period is effective policy.

Lobbyists will also be keeping an eye on progress on the government's backlog of big-ticket legislation and regulatory reforms this session.

Lieutenant General-Wayne Eyre's recent message to the CAF was clear: 'If you have those types of beliefs—get out. We don’t want you.'

It is arguable that in the calculation as to whether to go or not, there is more pressure on Trudeau to get it right than falls on the shoulders of the other three leaders.

With talk of a possible snap election, a continuing pandemic, and a minority Parliament to boot, the second session of the 43rd Parliament should be an interesting one.

Plus, past Grit PM John Turner has died at 91, and CBC parliamentary bureau chief Rob Russo is leaving the newsroom after seven years.

The Canadian comedy that just swept the Emmys can’t possibly stop now. Here’s a suggestion.

The tropics are key to regulating climate, supplying and filtering water, and providing pollinators for the world’s food crops. 

Without Taiwan’s meaningful inclusion in the UN system, the efforts of the UN will be hampered and the ability of countries like Canada to pursue an ambitious international agenda will be reduced.

Bringing new ideas about creating a better Canada to life will require time and an ongoing, historic commitment once the pandemic recedes.

Plus, Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, issues her latest warning about the spike in cases, saying that unless people limit social gatherings, another lockdown may be coming.

Applying the constraints of Bill 101 to federal employees won’t change the status quo, and could prevent English-speaking Quebecers from working or being served in their mother tongue, a right they hold as Canadians.