Savoie sets out to detail how government pesters itself
Donald Savoie, one of the country’s most respected scholars, argues with conviction and exasperation that ‘government’ doesn’t work anymore, and things are getting worse. He’s not alone. The guy on the barstool next to you will probably tell you the same thing. What does Savoie mean by government, and what does he argue has gone wrong?
Peggy Nash knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of elections, so she wrote a book about it
Five federal campaigns, a leadership race and extensive involvement with Equal Voice gives Peggy Nash a wealth of experience in campaigning. So she decided to write a book to help get more women elected. More specifically, to get more women progressives elected.
Joly to talk Indo-Pacific strategy on Monday to Montreal Council on Foreign Relations
MONDAY, DEC. 19 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity—The Government of Canada hosts the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity from Dec. 7-19 at the Palais des congrès in Montréal. House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas break and is […]
De Adder’s Take: 12-19-2022
Poilievre doubles as most valuable, least valuable politician in 2022 in The Hill Times’ All Politics Poll
Raquel Dancho is one to watch, and most people would like to sit down for dinner with House Speaker Anthony Rota. Stephen Harper, Jean Chrétien, and Pierre Trudeau were picked as the most admired former prime minsters. From favourites to flops, we’ve got the results of this year’s All Politics Poll.
The Political Party in Canada fills a crucial gap for a comprehensive, updated study of Canadian political parties
The executive and legislative branches of government are the main ways to exert political influence, particularly in cabinet and the Prime Minister’s Office. But the route to exerting that influence runs through political parties and those connected to them.
Abacus Data’s David Coletto set to become head of polling firm as Bruce Anderson launches spark*insights
Plus, Senators and MPs form first multi-party Canadian Pride caucus, and politicians meet with fire chiefs on the Hill.
Trudeau roasts Poilievre at Liberal Caucus holiday party
Liberals return to paint the Shaw Centre red at first in-person holiday party since 2019.
Bud Sambasivam takes over Freeland’s policy shop
Plus, Christophe Cinqmars-Viau has been hired as a senior policy adviser, one among a small handful of recent additions to the deputy prime minister and finance minister’s team.
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