Lack of Inuit language supports a key concern for advocates 20 years after Nunavut formed
Twenty years after legislators carved out Nunavut from the Northwest Territories as a new, majority-Inuit territory, advocates say Ottawa must do more to protect and enhance language and culture to live up to that vision. One of the main objectives in forming Nunavut was to create a homeland north of 60 for Inuit—who represent 85 […]
Opposition MPs skirt top soldier, place blame for DND ‘chaos’ on Trudeau, Sajjan
Opposition MPs are pointing the finger at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan for their “mismanaged” military leadership, which has created “instability” among the DND leadership. The Conservatives say the directions coming from Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Mr. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) has created “turmoil” in the Canadian Forces. “We have […]
Alberta inquiry into ‘foreign-funded’ anti-energy industry groups latest chapter in ‘misdirected attacks,’ says charity
Alberta’s inquiry into what its premier calls a “well-funded foreign campaign” against its energy industry is an attempt to put a “chill” on activism that could spill over into this fall’s federal election, say academics. Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the $2.5-million public inquiry on July 4, to look into “foreign special interests […]
Singh looks to defend Quebec seats in weeklong tour across province
As federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh continues his tour across Quebec, where he’ll be defending the party’s remaining foothold in the province, pollsters say he should tread carefully when confronted with questions about the contentious secularism bill recently passed. Mr. Singh, who began his week in Montreal, has been hitting key ridings in cities, including […]
Politics This Morning: Duclos to announce shipbuilding contract with Davie; Trudeau to meet with women’s groups
Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the afternoon in Montreal meeting with community groups, including members of women’s organizations and the Hellenic community. Both events are closed to the media, according to his office. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, meanwhile, is also in Quebec, where he’s on a weeklong tour of the province. Today, he’ll be […]
Conservatives and Scheer falling behind in Ontario, suggests Campaign Research poll
The Liberal Party has gained an advantage of seven percentage points over the federal Conservatives in the province of Ontario, according to a recent online poll by Campaign Research, reversing the lead the official opposition had in the province from last month, and helping the Grits to take their first lead over the Tories nationwide—by […]
Venezuela talks end without resolution, calling Canada’s role in dispute into question, say critics
Officials in the Venezuela government and the opposition ended talks last week in Barbados, with no agreement on a deal to end the political turmoil that has rocked the country for years. But the two sides reportedly agreed to continue negotiations on Monday, according to Reuters. Canadian MPs and Venezuelan experts said talks were a […]
Despite Greens’ rising popularity, NDP and Bloc more likely to hold balance of power in next House: pollster Lyle
Although the Green Party is recording historic highs in public opinion polls and has made recent gains in a byelection and some provincial elections, pollster Greg Lyle predicts the New Democrats and the Bloc will likely be more influential if a minority government is elected in October’s federal election. “We take it with a grain […]
Globe and Mail still a ‘great paper,’ but losing ‘huge amount of institutional knowledge’ from buyouts, says veteran journalist
The Globe and Mail is losing decades of combined editorial experience, as multiple veteran journalists have confirmed they are accepting voluntary buyouts from Canada’s national newspaper. The Globe and Mail made the offer for the voluntary buyouts in early May, giving employees until May 29 to enrol in the program. The Canadian Press reported that The Globe offered […]
Former Hill staffer Kim overseeing federal Liberals’ candidate-vetting process
A former Liberal Hill staffer is overseeing the federal Grits’ candidate-vetting process for the governing party, which, as of last week, has nominated 212 of 338 candidates across the country. Suh Kim, a former chief of staff to then-Liberal MP Bill Graham, is in charge of giving would-be candidates the green light, said Braeden Caley, […]
