Q&A | Elizabeth May on Carney’s major projects’ ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Bill C-5 ‘is 100 per cent about unfettered political discretion exercised by cabinet,’ says the Green leader.
Serena Ryder, Logan Staats, and Crown Lands rock the GG’s Performing Arts Awards

Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada’s performing arts community.
de Adder’s Take: 06-16-2025

Nunavut Premier Akeeagok to speak at C.D. Howe Institute’s panel ‘Asserting Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty’ on June 17 in Toronto

SUNDAY, JUNE 15—TUESDAY, JUNE 17 G7 Summit—This year, Canada is president of the G7, and the annual leaders’ meeting will take place in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. Details: g7.canada.ca. MONDAY, JUNE 16 CAFP Annual Memorial Service—The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians will hold its annual memorial service to honour […]
Carney. Trump. Round two in Alberta.

Plus, the Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on federal Bill C-5.
In L’actualité, Chantal Hébert has four politicians to watch this summer, including an anonymous ‘first Liberal to resign from caucus’

Also, Michael Sabia will take over from John Hannaford as Privy Council clerk next month, Prince Edward is coming to Ottawa for Canada Day, and Grit staff Jeff Jedras reviews the food at the recent Liberal donor garden party.
Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Ottawa River. Located behind the National Gallery of Canada, it officially opened in May. Once known as Nepean Point, the $45-million redevelopment was led by the […]
Barrelling through Bill C-5

Plus, Carney holds a meeting of the National Security Council.
Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff came out.
Will Parliament wave the white flag?

Plus, Carney chooses a new clerk.