Scheer’s social conservatism obvious target, but Liberals to lay off new leader at onset: insiders
Liberal Party veterans say new Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s reputation as a social conservative is an obvious target for politicking from the Justin Trudeau government, but some say the party in power is likely to avoid being overly aggressive against the new leader for the time-being. Reasons include not being sure, exactly, what direction Mr. […]
“The Liberals have proposed new methane emission regulations. Are they a good move for Canada? Why or why not?”
Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada continues to provide national leadership to fight climate change, build a clean growth economy, and protect our clean air and clean water for generations to come. “We are taking action to curb methane emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector. Reducing methane emissions is one of the […]
Skilled trades must remain part of conversation on innovation, say advocates
As the Trudeau government seeks out avenues to bolster innovation, advocates are urging Ottawa to tap into the opportunities available in the skilled-trades field, arguing innovation isn’t restricted to the digital sphere. Bob Blakely, operating officer for Canada’s Building Trades Unions, which represents more than 500,000 construction workers, argued that not only have technological advancements […]
Status of Government Bills
House of Commons S-2, Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act (second reading) S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act (second reading) C-5, An Act to Repeal Division 20 of Part 3 of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1 (second reading) C-6, An Act to Amend the […]
Conservative House tactics won’t change under Scheer, says Bergen
New Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer’s previous experience as House Speaker and opposition House leader means he understands the implications of changing the House Standing Orders and is further entrenched to oppose them, says Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen. “He understands what we’re up against with the kind of the bullying and the heavy-handedness that […]
B.C. Green-NDP alliance poses threat to federal Liberals on West Coast, warn opposition MPs
While the newly formed alliance between British Columbia’s NDP and Green Party has made Christy Clark’s days as premier likely numbered, Liberal opponents warn that the two main issues at play there also threaten the federal Liberal Party’s 17 seats in the province. “Both on pipelines and electoral reform, Justin Trudeau has been very offside […]
‘Surprise’ support for social conservatives Trost, Lemieux helped secure Scheer’s leadership win
Despite flying under the radar in the packed Conservative leadership race, Conservative MP Brad Trost and former MP Pierre Lemieux—both social conservatives—placed fourth and sixth, respectively, on the first ballot, and ultimately helped propel new leader Andrew Scheer to victory. “There were two audible gasps in the room,” said Michelle Austin, former Conservative staffer and […]
Politics This Morning: Catherine McKenna to host youth panel for World Environment Day, Trudeau to meet with Chile’s president in Ottawa
In case you missed it: Pat Stogran announced on Saturday that he was quitting the NDP leadership race, blaming the party’s “flawed” inner-workings and insiders. Happening around the Hill: Governor General David Johnston is welcoming Chilean President Michelle Bachelet at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today at 11 a.m. She will hold a bilateral meeting with Mr. Trudeau […]
PM, MPs to meet with Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi in Canada next week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet next week with the Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, considered by many to be the de facto leader of the country also known as Burma. This appears to be the first visit to Canada of the leader of Myanmar’s democracy movement since she was released […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau to speak at Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ conference in Ottawa
In case you missed it: Breaking rank with more than 190 countries, the United States is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement—an international agreement to reduce global warming, lower emissions, and protect the environment. U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement yesterday, meaning the U.S. will join Nicaragua and Syria as the only countries not […]
