Politicos question why Liberals are holding their fire against Poilievre
Should Pierre Poilievre win the Conservative leadership race next month as expected, political insiders say he won’t make an easy opponent for the Liberals. Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) has already been blasting the prime minister and the government day-in and day-out, and has been gaining traction with Canadians. But the Liberals have done little to respond […]
All hands on deck to get out the vote in the Conservative leadership election
With the Conservative leadership election in the home stretch, the winner needs to walk away with 16,901 of the total 33,800 available points, and all five leadership campaigns are making last ditch efforts to urge their supporters to cast their votes as soon as possible. “We’re pushing on every channel we can,” said Chris Rougier, […]
NDP upped pressure on Liberals to meet deal deadlines due to communications ‘bottleneck,’ says NDP House leader
The NDP’s recent public pressure demanding Liberal progress on supply-and-confidence deal promises was to address a “bottleneck” in communications between the two parties, according to NDP House Leader Peter Julian, who said he remains confident the government will deliver on the agreement’s 2022 targets. Julian (New Westminster–Burnaby, B.C.) added that talks between the two parties […]
‘A role model to so many’: O’Bonsawin reflects on ‘different path’ as Supreme Court’s first Indigenous nominee
The Supreme Court of Canada’s first Indigenous nominee, Michelle O’Bonsawin, says “it’s not easy being a first” under the microscope, and she expects her “unique perspective” will bring a “lasting contribution” to the top court. “I took a different path to get there. I hope my different path will allow me to make a lasting […]
Partisanship still clouds government appointments as Liberal overhaul a work in progress
The recent appointment of a former Liberal MP as Manitoba’s lieutenant-governor raises the age-old concern of patronage appointments, but some experts say barring the appointment of former political players would be a harmful prospect. The federal government appoints thousands of people to hold governmental roles that range from governors general to ambassadors, ombudspersons, Crown corporation […]
Wait for a new ambassador in China grows eight months after Barton’s exit
Eight months after controversial Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton left his posting in Beijing, the government has yet to name a successor, leading many to question why it has taken so long to name a new ambassador for a mission that should be prioritized. Before Barton was appointed ambassador in 2019, there was a […]
Advocates, politicos urge feds to lead on ending ‘appalling practice’ of immigrant detention in provincial jails
Human rights advocates are hopeful last month’s announcement that British Columbia is ending its contract with the Canada Border Services Agency to detain immigrants and asylum seekers in provincial jails will spur other provinces to follow suit. However, they are still calling on the federal government to take the lead. On July 21, B.C.’s Public […]
Miller concludes almost $300-million worth of settlement agreements during Saskatchewan trip
The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that recently concluded a settlement agreement with Canada for historical grievances dating back to 1885 says his community filed its initial claim almost 15 years ago, but that the process “moved very quickly the last couple of years.” Chief Edwin Ananas of the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation […]
‘No brainer’: consultations should not delay federal crack down on high-interest loans, say NDP MP, ISG Senator
Independent Senator Pierrette Ringuette says she worries Finance Canada’s consultations won’t be accessible to the vulnerable people most affected by predatory lending and the results will be biased towards the industry.
Alberta Sovereignty Act a ‘huge’ challenge for Poilievre if he wins federal leadership election, say political players
The issue of Alberta sovereignty will be the first “huge” political hot potato for Pierre Poilievre should he win the Conservative leadership this September, particularly if Danielle Smith also wins the leadership of the United Conservative Party in Alberta, say political players. Smith, the UCP leadership contest front-runner, has proposed the “Alberta Sovereignty Act” that […]
