Update to Broadcasting Act likely a top priority in fall sitting, say lobbyists
A full plate of legislative priorities for the House and Senate as the fall session gets underway is likely to include finally pushing through a controversial bill intended to update the Broadcasting Act, as well as other bills related to firearms and online communication platforms, according to government relations consultants. “Right now, Canada is working […]
Poilievre ‘putting his stamp’ on party by shaking up top echelons of Conservative ranks, say politicos
After winning a landslide victory to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre is now putting his stamp on the party by shaking up its senior ranks, surrounding himself with a team that will play a key role in his success as party leader and in the next election. “There’s a big […]
‘Reserved’ yet ‘powerful’ Queen Elizabeth II had a special relationship with Canada, say officials
Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ralph Goodale, who will be attending Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Sept. 19 in London, U.K., said she was “always reserved and understated” and yet “a powerful, larger-than-life personality” who had a deep appreciation of Canada, something he had the chance to observe up close through many […]
LeBlanc to play bigger role in cabinet while government keeps an eye on Poilievre
When the House resumes on Tuesday, expect Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Dominic LeBlanc to a play a major role in the upcoming session for a federal government that will keep a close eye on newly minted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, according to federal political observers. “LeBlanc will have a lot to deal with,” […]
NDP caucus members angling to be ‘adults in the room’ as House resumes
Senior NDP MPs say they’re going to rise above whatever mud-slinging might take place between the Liberals and Conservatives, and will be heavily focused on pressuring the Liberals to deliver on the promises made in their supply-and-confidence agreement—but, experts say they can’t ignore the newly minted Conservative leader altogether, as he is cutting into their […]
Lobbying drops in summer, but environment concerns lead in advocacy discussions
Federal lobbying took its annual drop in summer, but environmental advocacy maintained its lead through August as the most popular subject in federal lobbying, with organizations discussing a hydroelectricity project in northern Canada, and federal fertilizer emission reduction targets. Overall lobbying activity in July reached 1,348 communication reports, which was a drop of 49.1 per […]
Big banks, challengers jockey for position as government plans open banking rollout
Conservative MP Adam Chambers says open banking will encourage more competition in the financial sector and generate more choice for consumers.
House of Commons pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s head of state, and ‘family member’ to Canadians
Wearing black ribbons and dressed in dark attire in remembrance and grief, Members of Parliament gathered on Thursday for an extraordinary session in the House of Commons to pay tribute to the only Canadian head of state they have known in their lifetime, and welcome to that role a new king. Among the party leaders, […]
Internal strife has ‘held Canadians back’ from voting Green, say candidates looking to revitalize party governance
A potential delay of the Green Party leadership race was averted by a recent vote of the party’s federal council, but the issue of party governance is set to remain at the heart of the race, because two sets of candidates are proposing to fundamentally change the party’s structure to a co-leadership model. On the […]
Riding-level results show Poilievre campaign’s ‘capacity to organize and fundraise right across the country,’ say observers
New Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s ability to sign up new party members in key regions right across the country could make a difference in the next federal election, say political observers. Poilievre’s (Carleton, Ont.) riding-by-riding results show he won substantial majorities in every province and territory. The leadership results released by the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee show […]
