Feds under fire for deferring decision to declare China’s actions against Uyghurs as genocide
As MPs across the partisan spectrum question why the Canadian government has yet to declare that the Chinese government’s repression of Uyghurs constitutes genocide, Global Affairs says an international court or tribunal must be the one to make the declaration, but international law experts say that’s not the case. As a state party to the […]
Multi-level government approach needed to tackle supply chain crisis, say stakeholders
Identifying potential weaknesses in Canada’s supply chain will require the involvement of multiple levels of government because of the way infrastructure can overlap with different jurisdictions, according to the president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada. “The first step in my mind is, as part of a national strategy … we need to make sure […]
Russia’s war in Ukraine forces foreign policy into Conservative leadership race spotlight, says Charest
With Russia’s continued bombardment of Ukraine and reports of widespread human rights violations, a Conservative leadership candidate says the conflict has put a spotlight on foreign policy during the race. Unlike the last Conservative leadership race, the frontrunners don’t bring an abundance of foreign policy experience, but Jean Charest leads the pack with his international […]
Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul
There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to a rejigging that will see the Victoria Building emptied and renovated sooner, and incorporated into the overall redevelopment of Block 2 between Wellington and Sparks streets. “Instead of having an occupied […]
‘There are still many unknowns,’ says epidemiologist, as MPs report public anxiety as mandates lift amid COVID sixth wave
As the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic comes crashing down on Canadians across the country, MPs and epidemiologists are expressing concerns that mask and vaccine mandates were lifted too soon, and are emphasizing that the pandemic is nowhere near over—despite public fatigue after more than two years of lockdowns and mandates. Dr. Raywat Deonandan, […]
Senate’s new net-zero policy has ‘ambitious but achievable’ targets, says Sen. Deacon
The Red Chamber has a new green target after adopting an environmental and sustainability plan that one of the policy’s authors says is the first of its kind for a national parliamentary body. “We have to, as an organization, address our own climate footprint and hold ourselves to account,” said Independent Senator Colin Deacon (Nova […]
Air travel sector faces a labour shortage heading into a busy summer season
Canada’s aviation sector is struggling to expand a workforce that was diminished during the COVID-19 pandemic, in anticipation of a surge in demand for air travel as the weather warms. “Each airport is different and demand is returning at various levels across the country,” said Monette Pasher, interim-president of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) in […]
All mandatory minimum penalties should be repealed, not just a select few: Senators
The weekend before Helen shot and killed her husband at their home in Beaver County, southeast of Edmonton, he got drunk and ordered her and their son around with a gun. On the following Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, Miles Naslund threw a number of wrenches at Helen in an angry tirade. On Sunday, he trashed […]
Politics This Morning: Guilbeault taking questions on climate plan, new IPCC report
Good Monday morning, There are three more days to go until Finance Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND tables Budget 2022. Expect the usual jockeying to shape the conversation before and after it is released. The House of Commons is sitting today and the rest of this week, before taking a two-week break. The Senate is not sitting […]
Back-to-workplace plans still in flux say public service union leaders, as PSAC files mandatory vaccination policy grievances
With yet another wave of COVID-19 coming down on Canadians, return-to-workplace plans for thousands of federal public service workers continue to stall, as the Treasury Board reviews policies around telework, as well as the government’s mandatory vaccination order for federal employees. Union leaders say the majority of employees are continuing to work from home. And […]
