‘The way we’re heading, we’re unelectable,’ says former Conservative Senator LeBreton
After losing three back-to-back winnable elections, the Conservatives are now undergoing their third leadership election in seven years and if they don’t get it right this time, the party could fracture, says Marjory LeBreton, former Conservative government leader in the Senate who retired in 2015. “I’m very fearful, we’ve got to get this right,” said […]
Suspension of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald calls structure and culture of the AFN into question
After suspending its first ever national chief less than one year into her mandate, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) needs to reckon with its misogynistic culture and the way it represents First Nations, Indigenous leaders say. The Assembly of First Nations suspended National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on June 17 after she spoke out about […]
Sean Fraser says he’s confident he can solve Canada’s serious immigration challenges
When Sean Fraser is talking about back home, his East Coast accent thickens. The MP for Central Nova sees the immigration file—his first ministerial role—as directly benefiting his home province of Nova Scotia and the East Coast in general. “I’ve had the most extraordinary experience in my community with immigration,” he told The Hill Times in […]
Festive, muted atmosphere in Ottawa as thousands flock to LeBreton Flats, and heavily secured Parliament Hill for first in-person Canada Day in two years
With the shifting of major activities away from Parliament Hill and into LeBreton Flats Park and Place des Festivals Zibi across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Que., the first opportunity for people to come together for Canada Day in-person in two years mostly went off without a hitch, with many in town wondering and worrying […]
Stockwell Day says Leslyn Lewis will expand party, can go ‘toe to toe’ with Trudeau unlike any other candidate
Of all of the candidates vying for the position of leader of the Conservative Party, Stockwell Day says only Leslyn Lewis can expand the party and go “toe to toe” with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unlike any other in the race. “When you think about all of the men standing side by side and then […]
‘An elephant of a project’: BOIE approves north-south underground tunnel connections concept
MPs have approved two plans for underground tunnel connections to create a loop linking the Parliamentary Buildings, offices, and committee rooms at an estimated cost of $185-million for construction alone. During a June 23 House Board of Internal Economy (BOIE) meeting, Deputy Speaker Chris d’Entremont (West Nova, N.S.) presented the tunnel concept plans to ensure […]
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Feds underestimated gun owners’ response to proposed handgun freeze, says NDP, and couldn’t react in time
Public Safety Canada’s recent statements suggest the department underestimated the degree to which Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s announcement of Ottawa’s intention to freeze the sale or transfer of guns would kick off a buying spree among registered gun owners looking to beat the deadline. The government tabled regulations on May 30 to implement the […]
From robocalls to a robust regime, elections commissioner Côté reflects on a decade of decisions
After 10 years as commissioner of Canada elections, Yves Côté is leaving behind a bigger office with more teeth—one he says will have to grapple with the growing and nebulous threats of foreign interference and disinformation in Canadian elections. “The biggest things that we have now that we didn’t have before would be things linked […]
Liberals perceived as disconnected, lacking empathy with Canadians struggling with record inflation: strategists
As Canadians watch leaders in the U.S. and the U.K. announcing measures to address the pain of soaring inflation on consumers, political strategists are telling the Liberals to save their breath explaining the country’s economic situation and spend more time listening to Canadians. Tim Powers, vice-chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, […]
