Opposition critics, House committees to be key lobbying targets in minority Parliament, say lobbyists
Hill lobbyists are bracing for a cultural shift in the new minority Parliament, anticipating a in period in which committees and opposition critics will take on a more influential role. “The government agenda is no longer made in the axis of the PMO, or the line-department minister,” said Yaroslav Baran, principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group […]
Politics This Morning: Elizabeth May steps down as face of Green Party
Good Tuesday morning, After much speculation, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is stepping down as the face of the federal Greens. With some momentum behind the party, Ms. May said she’s prepared to turn over the reins to a new generation after more than 13 years at the helm. In a press conference on Parliament Hill, […]
Bleak future could see Liberals shut out completely in Alberta for a decade, says pollster Lyle
With a long-term rebuild for the Liberals needed after the party’s shutout in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the party could fail to pick up any seats in at least one Western province for a decade, one pollster says. Speaking to The Hill Times, Greg Lyle of Innovative Research Group said the picture for the governing Liberals […]
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Elizabeth May resigns as party leader, as Greens prepare to hold 2020 convention
PARLIAMENT HILL—Green Party Leader Elizabeth May ended an era on Monday when she announced she’s resigning after more than 13 years at the helm, giving the party a chance to fill her post in time for the next federal election. In a presser on Parliament Hill, where she was flanked by her husband, John Kidder, […]
Leaders, committees, and floor-crossing: Senate faces tough choices post-election
Senators are beginning to plot out their approach to the 43rd Parliament, with questions about who will hold key positions of power among the many that they will have to resolve in the coming months. The Conservative and Liberal Senate caucuses will have to choose new leaders. Outgoing Conservative Leader Sen. Larry Smith (Saurel, Que.) […]
Trudeau should give more profile to ministers, empower backbenchers in new minority government, say MPs and pollsters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to be seen as the leader of a strong cabinet, empower his caucus, provide more latitude to backbench MPs, and mirror some of the lessons learned from his father’s 1972 election result to lead a strong minority government after a humbling election night on Oct. 21, say Liberal MPs, pollsters, […]
Knives out to dump Conservative leader, but Scheer’s team should reach out to supporters urgently to survive April leadership review, say Conservatives
With the knives out for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer for failing to win the federal election, it’s unclear whether he will survive another election amid the onslaught of calls last week for his resignation. To head off a potential ouster, some say Mr. Scheer needs to urgently reach out to his supporters to ensure they […]
‘Albertans would consider it as betrayal’: Alberta Independent Senators shoot down suggestions of cabinet gig
Two Senators from Alberta poured cold water on the idea that a member of the Red Chamber should be chosen to represent their province at the cabinet table, in interviews with The Hill Times last week. “I don’t know that that’s the best idea for Alberta. I think we need all of our Senators from […]
Politics This Morning: May convenes caucus amid talks of succession
Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a bit of personal time off in B.C. over the weekend. His down time comes before he’s expected to sit down with opposition leaders to wade through the issues that lie ahead for his minority government. Mr. Trudeau is expected to meet with the four other party leaders one […]
