Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta., byelection shakes down today
MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former Conservative MP Damien Kurek resigned his seat so that Poilievre could run here and seek a seat in the House of Commons. Ontario Premier Expected to be in Ottawa—Ontario Premier Doug […]
Ex-Trudeau comms chief Max Valiquette to serialize 10,000-word memoir of his time in PMO: ‘a batshit-crazy time in Canadian politics’
Max Valiquette is ready to talk about himself again, what he’s up to now, and about his time in the Prime Minister’s Office. “I went silent for 18 months,” the former executive director of communications for Justin Trudeau’s PMO wrote on LinkedIn on Aug. 11. “Not because I had nothing to say; rather, it was […]
Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they?
Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
Poilievre speaks in Saskatchewan
Plus, Joël Lightbound reveals the site of a new cultural facility in Gatineau.
The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date
Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister’s Pacific Economic Development Canada file.
de Adder’s Take: 08-13-2025
Macdonald-Laurier Institute talks today’s attention economy on Aug. 13
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Webinar: ‘Breaking the Feed’—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Breaking the Feed: Does the attention economy undermine our democracy?” Beyond distorting public debate, the attention economy is undermining journalism, accelerating mental health crises, polarizing citizens, and opening the door to foreign influence operations. A panel of experts will explore the complex relationship […]
Conservative strategist Jenni Byrne stands by election decisions, and Pierre Poilievre
Also, pollster Alex Kohut looks at the most popular jobs for political candidates, and former Liberal cabinet minister Sergio Marchi has a new book coming this fall.
McGuinty continues military tour
Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa
Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
