Feds drafting new elections law, say House Affairs Committee members
The government is drafting another bill making changes to the Canada Elections Act expected to be tabled as early as this fall, according to members of the House committee tasked with studying changes to the country’s electoral legislation. The Procedure and House Affairs Committee (PROC) began studying former Elections Canada head Marc Mayrand’s 132 recommendations […]
Leap Manifesto ‘politically toxic’ topic for leadership contenders
When the New Democrats last considered the direction of their party, they were gripped by the debate over the Leap Manifesto, but reference to the divisive document has been completely absent from any of the four contenders’ platforms—and that’s by design according to party insiders. It would be “political suicide” for any of the leadership […]
Health Canada, CBSA under ‘wasteful spending’ reviews; Brison overseeing cabinet colleagues’ work
The federal health and public safety ministers are leading special reviews of their own institutions this year, looking for wasteful spending and obsolete programs, while Treasury Board President Scott Brison oversees their work. A Conservative MP on the Government Operations and Estimates Committee compared the arrangement to “having a fox in charge of the henhouse,” […]
Union worried feds could turn back on IT workers post-Phoenix
The head of one of the largest public service unions is warning the government not to contract to an outside company the ongoing maintenance of the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system once it’s working properly. “I have yet to get a commitment, although I will be seeking it firmly, that they will not contract out the […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau holds bilateral meeting with Saint Lucia PM; third round of NAFTA talks concludes; Chrétien sits down with Romanow
Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Allen Chastanet at 9 a.m. (EST) in his Centre Block office on Parliament Hill. He will attend the Liberals’ national caucus meeting at 10 a.m. and Question Period at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., he will attend […]
Nearly $13.4-million cost, risk management contract awarded for Centre Block renovation
PARLIAMENT HILL—U.K.-based construction and project management consultancy firm Turner & Townsend has been awarded a roughly $13.4-million risk management services contract to oversee Centre Block’s multi-million dollar renovation. U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May announced the contract award as she flew into Ottawa for her recent visit on Sept. 18, as described in a news release […]
Growing contingent of Canadians disapproves of U.S. President Trump: poll
OTTAWA—More than seven in 10 Canadians disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump, a jump of seven points since March, according to a new Forum Research poll, suggesting the bombastic politician has managed to lose even more lustre north of the border since entering the Oval Office. The interactive voice response telephone survey, which reached 1,350 […]
Politics This Morning: Garneau at House Transport Committee; Trudeau and Duncan to make announcement
Good Tuesday morning, Transport Minister Marc Garneau is appearing before the House Transport Committee to discuss the government’s Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act, which if passed would allow the Transport minister the power to order company recall notices and to make manufacturers and importers repair a recalled vehicle at no cost to the […]
Liberal MP Khalid calls launch of Islamophobia study ‘exciting,’ but says MPs need to do more to combat discrimination
The launch of a controversial House study on racism and religious discrimination in Canada is an “exciting time” for rookie Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, the sponsor of the motion, but she says MPs need to do more to combat discrimination. Ms. Khalid (Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont.), who attracted tens of thousands of angry and hateful messages, […]
Potential Liberal candidates in Scarborough-Agincourt waiting to see if Chan’s widow will run for nomination
Two weeks after Liberal MP Arnold Chan died after a battle with cancer, potential candidates are waiting to hear if his widow, Jean Yip, a former Queen’s Park staffer, plans to run for the coveted nomination in Scarborough-Agincourt. “If she decides to run, I don’t think anyone would challenge her,” said Toronto city councillor, Jim […]
