Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts
The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.
Politics This Morning: Barton is back
Plus: A premier comes to town.
Poilievre’s First Nations consultations demonstrate ‘maturity,’ reconciliation no longer partisan issue, say strategists
If genuine, the Conservative leader’s ‘change of tune’ on reconciliation could be a game-changer for the party’s troubled relationship with Indigenous Peoples, say strategists.
Repatriation order for men in Syria raises questions about Canada’s consular obligations
Successive court cases have undermined the government’s policy of not having a ‘positive obligation’ for consular assistance, says former diplomat Daniel Livermore.
MPs ‘are listening to Kirsty right now,’ says Status of Women Committee chair, following ex-minister Duncan’s comments on abuse in sport
Conservative MP Karen Vecchio says the majority of athletes who testified before the Status of Women Committee expressed a desire to have a national inquiry.
Politics This Morning: MPs put riding changes under the microscope
Plus, is there room for another ‘sunny ways’ election campaign?
Interim House clerk named, but no word on process to appoint permanent successor
Government House Leader Mark Holland announced deputy clerk Eric Janse’s appointment as interim clerk of the House of Commons on Jan. 30.
IRCC’s reliance on McKinsey explains a ‘disconnect’ between money spent and value added, immigration lawyers say
With the House returning this week, the House Government Ops Committee will begin its probe of the $100-million in government contracts awarded to the private firm McKinsey & Company since 2015.
Trudeau’s Liberals have to get health care ‘right’ or ‘explosive’ issue could trigger an election, say politicos
If the Liberals fail to deliver on healthcare, this issue is strong enough to ‘run them over,’ says Innovative Research president Greg Lyle.
Space issues cropping up, say public servants, unions, as PSPC committed to ‘providing 260,000 federal public servants with modern workspaces’
Progress on the federal government’s ‘strategic policy review,’ aimed at cutting $6-billion in government programs and resources by 2026-27, is to be included in 2023 budget, according to Treasury Board spokesperson Martin Potvin.
