So far, 46 MPs not running in next election, or 13.6 per cent of House; Helena Jaczek changes her mind, and Wayne Long will run if Carney wins
Also, new poll shows Albertans feel disrespected by the rest of Canada, MP Arielle Kayabaga says bilingualism is a Liberal tenet, and Anthony Blinken’s swan song from U.S. State department.
Trump amplifies trade threats
Plus, an ‘election convoy’ plans to ‘slow roll’ into Ottawa this weekend.
Gould promises to build Liberal Party for the ‘next generation’
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she wants to renew the Liberal Party and tap into ideas outside of Ottawa and “give power back to our membership.” “We need a Liberal Party of Canada for the next generation,” said Gould at a Jan. 23 press conference in Ottawa after she submitted her paperwork on the […]
Carney emerges as early top MP pick after caucus meeting
Liberal MPs gathered on Parliament Hill for a caucus meeting on Jan. 23, convening for the first time since the party’s leadership race began. The caucus meeting came a week to the day after former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launched his leadership bid from Edmonton, Alta. The race’s other frontrunner—former deputy prime minister […]
LeBlanc keeps his chief, rookie minister Thompson elevates new one
Post-shuffle staffing decisions are starting to roll in, and Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has also confirmed two key comms staff.
Liberals assemble to talk election strategy
Plus, the PBO estimates the impact of lower immigration levels on the economy.
PBO sizes up last fall’s contentious economic statement
Plus, debunking Pierre Poilievre’s claims on tackling Trump’s tariffs.
Decision day: candidates must declare entry to Liberal leadership contest by Jan. 23
MONDAY, JAN. 20—FRIDAY, JAN. 24 World Economic Forum—The annual meeting of World Economic Forum will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from Monday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 24. This year’s theme is “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” Details: weforum.org. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Hybrid Event: ‘The Quest […]
de Adder’s Take: 01-22-2025
Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast
Plus, the PM assembles an Canada-U.S. Council, Brian Mulroney gets a posthumous Canada Post honour, and Leslie Church finds a new home with Proof.
