Calls to combat Islamophobia prominent in record-setting June for federal advocacy
Representatives of Canada’s Muslim population were on Parliament Hill in June calling on Ottawa to do more to combat Islamophobia during an advocacy event held on the anniversary of the fatal attack against an Ontario Muslim family. “That attack forever changed the way that Muslims view their relationships with Canada and the country as a […]
Del Duca, Schulte, Ferri considering run for Vaughan mayoral race
Former Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca, former federal Liberal cabinet minister Deborah Schulte, and incumbent deputy mayor of Vaughan Mario Ferri are each considering running for the city’s top job in the fall municipal election. “I have not decided yet, but I am certainly considering it,” said Schulte, in an interview with The Hill […]
‘Not moms who tucked money away in a Swiss bank account’: advocates warn of clawbacks to Canada Child Benefit for those who received pandemic supports
For the second year in a row, parents who received pandemic support payments in the previous calendar year are receiving letters telling them that their Canada Child Benefit payments for the next 12 months will be lower than expected. Advocates are warning that the effects of these clawbacks will fall disproportionately on single mothers with […]
Poilievre’s ‘post-partisan’ front-runner campaign reminds observers of Trudeau’s 2013 Liberal leadership bid
Pierre Poilievre’s aggressive Conservative leadership campaign, which has left opponents “no room to breathe,” is very different from a traditional front-runner candidate bid for the party’s top job, says Conservative strategist Shakir Chambers—but elements of Poilievre’s “post-partisan” approach to politics are reminiscent of Justin Trudeau’s 2013 Liberal leadership campaign, according to several other observers. “There […]
‘Timing is essential’: quick delivery of arms needed ahead of ‘intense’ fighting, says new Ukrainian ambassador
With “intense” fighting expected in the coming months, Ukraine’s new ambassador says prompt delivery of arms is crucial as negotiations with Russia will happen on the battlefield. A first-time diplomat, Ukrainian Ambassador Yulia Kovaliv has the arduous task of keeping Ottawa’s focus on aiding in Ukraine’s war effort amid domestic pressures. That task has even […]
Put Shaw merger back on the hot seat, say researchers, analysts, as politicos await answers from Rogers
Rogers Communications has until the end of the week to provide detailed answers to the country’s telecom regulator, explaining the “how” and “why” of the recent nationwide service outage, but policy analysts are already asking how much worse it would have been had the proposed merger with Shaw already gone through. The July 8 outage […]
Oliphant preps African engagement strategy for cabinet as Canada readies to boost diplomatic presence
With two new diplomatic missions in Africa, Canada is moving to increase its engagement on the continent as a new strategy is being prepared for the cabinet. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced on June 22 that Canada would be opening a new high commission in Rwanda, as well as a dedicated mission […]
‘Supersized’ Bank of Canada rate hike necessary to counter runaway wage, price increases, argue economists
Following the Bank of Canada’s largest single rate increase since 1998, economists say the fight now is making sure recent spikes in inflation don’t become entrenched and ripple into runaway wage and price increases, with economist Armine Yalnizyan suggesting the “supersized” rate hike was about managing expectations. The Bank of Canada raised its rate by […]
AFN national chief strikes conciliatory tone before meeting with regional chiefs
Bolstered by strong votes of confidence from the chiefs who gathered at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general assembly earlier this month, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald has resumed her duties and is meeting with regional chiefs and other leaders who sought to suspend her pending a human resources investigation. Communications staff for the Assembly […]
Conservatives should shift focus to ‘equality of opportunity’ for Canadians as ‘the antidote to populism,’ says Kheiriddin
The Conservative Party faces “an imperative” to reach a broad, diverse voter base if it hopes to form government again, says Tasha Kheiriddin, a co-chair of Jean Charest’s leadership campaign and author of the recently released book, The Right Path: How Conservatives Can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward. Despite the Conservatives winning the popular […]
