Lead up to Buffalo Declaration ‘disingenuous’ to Alberta, national caucus, says Conservative MP Kusie
Despite agreeing with many of the sentiments expressed in the Buffalo Declaration, a Calgary Conservative MP says she felt “complete disappointment” the manifesto was based off of the work of only “a few individuals, acting independently,” without the backing of the Tories’ Alberta caucus, and that the lack of consensus in its creation does more to […]
MPs still figuring out feedback, as key decisions await Centre Block renovation project
Some “key decisions” have to be made soon in the massive project to renovate the Centre Block, but exactly how the House of Commons will ensure Members of Parliament get a chance to weigh in on plans—something Parliamentarians and officials alike have said was lacking in the West Block’s renovation—is still being ironed out. “We […]
Canada returns to ‘complex’ spending system, after ‘failed’ attempts at reform
Two years after the Liberal government brought in controversial reforms to Canada’s financial planning system, the old timeline has returned that misaligns the budget and the approval of the bulk of parliamentary spending—a system its critics say is an “embarrassment” that requires “fundamental” change and opposition input to avoid the problems in the last reform […]
MPs to hold emergency debate on Teck’s decision to kill oilsands project
Ottawa should bear responsibility for Teck Resources’ decision to pull its bid to develop a $20-billion oilsands mine in northern Alberta, says Conservative MP John Williamson, as MPs prepare to hold an emergency debate on the fallout. Teck Resources on Sunday announced it was scrapping its project application, citing in a letter to Environment Minister […]
Chinese ambassador touts Beijing’s coronavirus response in panel on Canada-China relations
Chinese ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu touted the Chinese Communist Party’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, suggesting other countries could learn from its handling of the spread, while also doubling down on past statements blaming Ottawa for the deterioration in bilateral relations. Speaking at a panel in Ottawa on Tuesday hosted by the Pearson Centre, […]
Prison watchdog calls for independent inquiry into death of sex worker
An independent inquiry is necessary to properly investigate the death of a sex worker allegedly killed by a convicted murderer on day parole, to avoid the “risk” of a “self-serving” report by the very agencies accused of negligence, says Canada’s correctional investigator. Ivan Zinger said having the Commissioner of Corrections Services and the chair of […]
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‘That’s reconciliation,’ says protest organizer, as Ottawa Wet’suwet’en rally draws crowd
More than 400 demonstrators temporarily shut down parts of downtown Ottawa on Monday morning to march in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary leadership who are calling on the RCMP to withdraw from its territory. “The international eyes on Canada will begin to change their relationship with the country,” said Gabrielle Fayant, a Métis spokesperson for […]
Downe wants Parliament to have power to amend new NAFTA, Liberals pledge to share objectives of future trade talks with House
The power of American lawmakers to modify trade agreements has inspired their Canadian counterparts to look for more of their own influence over the trade negotiation process, say some parliamentarians. CSG Senator Percy Downe (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) says the work of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to alter the new NAFTA has set a […]
Trudeau’s handling of Wet’suwet’en blockades critical to his political credibility, say pollsters and former Liberal cabinet minister Nault
How Prime Minister Justin Trudeau handles the Indigenous blockades of key transportation routes in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation is one of the biggest public policy challenges he’s faced in his political career, and a failure to resolve it to the satisfaction of most Canadians will raise questions about his ability to handle this politically […]
