Road to recovery and lessons from the pandemic
As Canada slowly slides toward some form of normalcy during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, deep assessments will commence on how the federal government has handled the once-in-a-lifetime health crisis; what lessons were learned in science and medicine; and how Canadians were impacted through a series of lockdowns and restrictions that changed the way they live […]
High-frequency rail project an appeal to Liberal base, climate-conscious voters, say ex-Grit aides
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s cross-province tour repeating a promise to build a multi-billion-dollar, high-frequency rail corridor is a clear example of electioneering and one that will prove popular with the Liberals’ base of “climate-conscious voters,” say two former Liberal aides. This week, over several days, Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) made the 11 hour trip […]
Lytton fires reveal a ‘trend’ in worsening conditions in B.C., MPs say as flames threaten ridings
With more than 200 wildfires burning in British Columbia, area MPs—some of whom are looking over their shoulders as soaring temperatures threaten to spark fires near their homes—say the federal government needs to speed up efforts for climate change action because the increased severity of the fires reflects a “trend” where risks will only continue […]
RoseAnne Archibald wins AFN national chief race after fifth ballot
RoseAnne Archibald has won the Assembly of First Nations general election, becoming the first female national chief in its nearly 40-year history. After five rounds of ballots over the course of two days in which no candidate gained the 60 per cent of votes required to win, Reginald Bellerose, chief of Muskowekwan First Nation in […]
Increasing unaffordability in Canada’s red-hot housing market a ‘national emergency,’ says NDP’s Kwan
With historically high sales activity in Canada’s housing market, including a record-setting month in March, NDP MP Jenny Kwan says Canada’s housing situation is “one of several national emergencies” outside of the pandemic, with home ownership becoming increasingly unaffordable and unattainable. The affordability of housing is one of the major issues for Ms. Kwan’s constituents […]
Moon shot can’t be the final frontier for Canadian space program, say sky watchers
The Canadian government may be shooting for the moon, but there’s still plenty of room for the space program to stretch among the stars, according to experts and observers, who say the country needs more of a plan to capitalize on investments and interest in the space industry. There’s been some movement on this file […]
With McKenna out, NDP sees opportunity to recapture Ottawa Centre
Following the news that Liberal MP Catherine McKenna won’t be seeking re-election in Ottawa Centre, Ont., the NDP is hoping to use the two-term MP’s exit as an opportunity to flip the riding back to its orange ways. The riding, which has been represented provincially by Ontario NDP MPP Joel Harden since 2018 and was represented […]
RCMP and Global Affairs haven’t released previously completed ATIP requests since 2020
The federal access-to-information system has slowed during the pandemic and a number of departments have been delayed in releasing already completed requests, including the RCMP and Global Affairs Canada, which have not released previously completed requests since last year. The federal government publishes already completed access-to-information and privacy (ATIP) requests on its Open Government portal […]
‘It shall remain my greatest honour’: Bellegarde bids farewell ahead of AFN vote for new national chief
Outgoing AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde urged First Nations to “keep their circle strong” on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations 42nd annual general assembly. The assembly played a pre-recorded farewell message from Mr. Bellegarde, during which he thanked the many chiefs and elders who helped instill in him strong beliefs in […]
Inuit leader Simon makes history, becomes Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, promises to promote ‘healing and wellness across Canadian society’
At a consequential time in Canada’s relationship with its Indigenous peoples, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday morning that Inuit leader and former diplomat Mary Simon will become the country’s 30th and long-awaited first Indigenous governor general. “I can confidently say that my appointment is a historic and inspirational moment for Canada, and an […]
