Ford’s Ontario cuts, drop in SNC-Lavalin media coverage, return of female support helping Libs, but it’s still a ‘coin toss,’ say pollsters
After weeks of attracting low support in national public opinion polls, the Liberals are starting to bounce back chiefly because of Ontario Premier Doug Ford government’s controversial cuts in social services, the dissipation of media coverage on SNC-Lavalin affair, closer scrutiny of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and the return of women support back to the […]
Bills C-48, C-69 seen as ‘direct attack on Alberta and the energy sector,’ linked to rising alienation, say Conservative MPs
The passage of bills C-48 and C-69 are exacerbating rising sentiments of alienation in Alberta and Saskatchewan, say some Alberta Conservative MPs and experts. Since the two bills were passed in a marathon voting session on June 21 in the House, the bills have together become a “flashpoint” for existing anger that Ottawa is not […]
The comeback kids: former MPs seek return to federal political stage in October
For former NDP MP Andrew Cash, giving up after his narrow loss in 2015 to Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz was never an option. “I never didn’t think I was going to run after the election,” Mr. Cash told The Hill Times. “We ran an amazing campaign in 2015. [I got] as many votes in 2015 […]
Take nation-to-nation approach, First Nation tells feds, as it seeks equal say on 100 Wellington’s future
Ottawa could have a better idea of how the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation wants to use the building on the parliamentary precinct that’s dedicated to Indigenous peoples in the next two months, as the First Nation looks to meet with national Indigenous organizations to stake its claim over the space. Jane Deeks, a spokesperson for Crown-Indigenous […]
Politics This Morning: Bennett heads to Calgary Stampede
Happy Friday, Here’s a rundown of what is happening today: Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister is one among many politicians who will be making their way to Calgary for the stampede. Ms. Bennett is scheduled to participate in the opening of the Elbow River Camp at Enmax Parkway, at around 6 p.m., according to her office. Fisheries […]
U.S. envoy Craft to miss Ottawa Fourth of July festivities for Calgary party
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft is skipping the Fourth of July celebration in Ottawa to attend the consulate’s party in Calgary. The outgoing envoy tweeted on Thursday that she’s “happy to be celebrating in Calgary with Canadian friends,” in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) Independence Day greeting. An embassy spokesperson confirmed […]
Liberal MP Tan’s wife eyes party nomination in wake of his decision not to seek re-election to ‘spend time with family’
Rookie Liberal MP Geng Tan unexpectedly announced last month that he won’t seek re-election in the fall to “spend more time with his family,” but, in a surprising development this week, his wife launched her bid for the party nomination to succeed him in their GTA riding. In a statement, Mr. Tan’s wife, Dr. Xinglai […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau heads to Montreal; U.S. ambassador to host Fourth of July bash at NAC
Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Montreal to join Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez for an announcement at around 11 a.m., at Centre communautaire St-Michel, a community centre. Later today, he heads to London, Ont., for the opening ceremony of the Sunfest festival, which features 40 performers from around the world. It coincides with a […]
In break with tradition, U.S. embassy to host Fourth of July party at NAC, as ambassador eyes new role
In a departure from years past, the U.S. embassy will be hosting its Fourth of July celebrations at the National Arts Centre, instead of its ambassador’s official residence on Thursday as it prepares to say farewell to Kelly Craft. Thursday’s bash at the NAC is themed Cajun Bayou Country and will feature southern cuisine—gumbo, Creole […]
‘I’m hoping I can encourage papers to think twice about firing their cartoonists’: de Adder’s axing underscores perils editorial cartoonists face in shrinking field, say industry reps
Political cartoonist Michael de Adder’s dismissal following the release of a hard-hitting cartoon critical of U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of migrants is part of a worrisome trend for an industry increasingly being shut of the news business, say editorial cartoonists. “It’s part of a pattern of behaviour by editors and publishers that is only […]
