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MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

The soci­etal fis­sures form­ing around the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Mon­day in the House of Com­mons as an NDP motion to rec­og­nize Pales­tine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote. MPs…

Infectious-disease scientist fired from Winnipeg laboratory surfaces in China

Infectious-disease scientist fired from Winnipeg laboratory surfaces in China

One of two fired sci­en­tists at the cen­tre of an RCMP inves­ti­ga­tion into…

Corporate lobbyists are flocking to Pierre Poilievre’s cash-for-access fundraisers

Corporate lobbyists are flocking to Pierre Poilievre’s cash-for-access fundraisers

Con­ser­v­a­tive leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at Canada’s ​“cor­po­rate lob­by­ists”…

Bonnie Crombie promises no provincial carbon tax if her Liberals defeat Doug Ford's Tories

Bonnie Crombie promises no provincial carbon tax if her Liberals defeat Doug Ford's Tories

Lib­er­al Leader Bon­nie Crom­bie says there will be no provin­cial car­bon tax if she…

As former prime minister Mulroney lies in state, public tributes in Ottawa begin

As former prime minister Mulroney lies in state, public tributes in Ottawa begin

Mem­bers of the pub­lic who wish to pay trib­ute to Bri­an Mul­roney can vis­it his…

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B.C. Spotlight: In the face of heavy criticism on key issues, BC NDP still top choice ahead of October election

B.C. Spotlight: In the face of heavy criticism on key issues, BC NDP still top choice ahead of…

There are no short­age of sto­ry lines ahead of an expect­ed Octo­ber provin­cial…

Forward looking expectations hits a two-year high

Forward looking expectations hits a two-year high

The for­ward-look­ing Bloomberg Nanos Expec­ta­tions sub-indice has been trend­ing upward…



Opinion

Liberals dodge a Palestinian bullet, but the NDP's bill is yet to come

Liberals dodge a Palestinian bullet, but the NDP's bill is yet to come

We will doubt­less find out the quid for this par­tic­u­lar quo in the next bud­get. The…

Economic weakness is threatening our prosperity. The federal budget is a chance to turn it around

Economic weakness is threatening our prosperity. The federal budget is a chance to turn it around

When the Coali­tion for a Bet­ter Future — which we co-chair — released its first…

News

MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

Mem­bers of Par­lia­ment stood in solemn reflec­tion in the House of Com­mons Mon­day in…

Justin Trudeau's caucus divided over vote to recognize Palestinian statehood

Justin Trudeau's caucus divided over vote to recognize Palestinian statehood

Polit­i­cal ten­sions were high on Par­lia­ment Hill Mon­day as week­end talks to adapt…

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Note to lobbyists: no, the status quo won’t cut it.

Note to lobbyists: no, the status quo won’t cut it.

Last week, Cana­di­an Con­ser­v­a­tive Par­ty leader Pierre Poilievre gave his first…

The Middle East and the Erosion of our Public Discourse


Opinion (Continued)

Canada's flawed online harms bill and the U.K.'s misguided legislation on extremism are parts of a troubling trend

Canada's flawed online harms bill and the U.K.'s misguided legislation on extremism are parts of a…

It’s trou­bling how will­ing­ly some soci­eties will for­sake civ­il lib­er­ties in the…

Our day to talk about the elimination of racism

Our day to talk about the elimination of racism

The Inter­na­tion­al Day for the Elim­i­na­tion of Racial Dis­crim­i­na­tion is on March…

The climate capitalists

The climate capitalists

“We’ll go down in his­to­ry as the first soci­ety that wouldn’t save itself because it…

The carbon levy will haunt Justin Trudeau whether he raises it or not

The carbon levy will haunt Justin Trudeau whether he raises it or not

Justin Trudeau acknowl­edged this week that he’s no longer pop­u­lar. Hear­ken­ing back…

An expected defeat was unexpectedly painful for Justin Trudeau's Liberals. That should set off alarm bells

An expected defeat was unexpectedly painful for Justin Trudeau's Liberals. That should set off…

MG: I know bet­ter than to make pre­dic­tions in pol­i­tics. I’m not paid enough to…

Who are the "switchers" in Canadian politics today?

Who are the "switchers" in Canadian politics today?

If an elec­tion were held today and Cana­di­ans vote as they intend to, the…

Trudeau wants us to know he feels his pain

Trudeau wants us to know he feels his pain

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau says he has a ​“crazy job” and he thinks about quit­ting…

Sharing intelligence: the smartest way to protect Canadians against rapid rise in cybercrime

Sharing intelligence: the smartest way to protect Canadians against rapid rise in cybercrime

Cana­di­an busi­ness­es have long enjoyed a rel­a­tive­ly sta­ble geopo­lit­i­cal…

Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre? That's bad news for Doug Ford

Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre? That's bad news for Doug Ford

By tra­di­tion, Pre­mier Doug Ford and fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre…

Premiers or the PM — who will win the battle over the carbon tax?

Premiers or the PM — who will win the battle over the carbon tax?

The Pow­er & Pol­i­tics pan­el dis­cuss­es the ongo­ing clash between Prime…



Biden and Trudeau face headwinds … from Gaza

Biden and Trudeau face headwinds … from Gaza

Last Thurs­day, after Joe Biden promised dur­ing his State of the Union to build…

If the Trudeau Liberals are annihilated in an election, it will be over housing

If the Trudeau Liberals are annihilated in an election, it will be over housing

Ontario Pre­mier Doug Ford says the fed­er­al Lib­er­al gov­ern­ment will be…

Canadians are going to pay for climate change with or without a carbon tax

Canadians are going to pay for climate change with or without a carbon tax

The con­sumer car­bon tax is dying in Cana­da – and with it dies a rare and…

We all deserve affordable homes and a stable climate – and that is achievable

We all deserve affordable homes and a stable climate – and that is achievable

Many fit­ting trib­utes have been paid to the late for­mer prime min­is­ter Bri­an…

Trudeau loves Guilbeault and all Danielle Smith got was a smile

Trudeau loves Guilbeault and all Danielle Smith got was a smile

This scrib­bler asks the ques­tion but I am not alone. Oth­er new­shounds fig­ure it…

Can't they ever just get along, Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith? Sometimes, yes!

Can't they ever just get along, Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith? Sometimes, yes!

In among all the pokey words Pre­mier Danielle Smith flung at the prime min­is­ter (and…

Can Naheed Nenshi win over the NDP?

Can Naheed Nenshi win over the NDP?

It start­ed as a race to replace Rachel Not­ley as the leader of the Alber­ta NDP.…

More municipalities likely to follow Alberta town’s lead with crosswalk ban

More municipalities likely to follow Alberta town’s lead with crosswalk ban

There were nation­al head­lines made last week when the cit­i­zens of the town of…

Where are the reviews of government action on COVID-19?

Where are the reviews of government action on COVID-19?

This win­ter, COVID-19 is cir­cu­lat­ing and con­tribut­ing to the cock­tail of…

Trudeau’s not for turning, even as the carbon tax precipice approaches

Trudeau’s not for turning, even as the carbon tax precipice approaches

Justin Trudeau had a mes­sage for any­one expect­ing a U‑turn on the car­bon…



How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

The count­down is on. It’s 17 days until the next poten­tial capit­u­la­tion by…

Expectations, discovery and shame: the news model that Donald Trump cracked

Expectations, discovery and shame: the news model that Donald Trump cracked

A por­trait of Don­ald Trump’s week. A for­mer chief of staff con­firms…

This briefing did not make me feel better about the Online Harms Act

This briefing did not make me feel better about the Online Harms Act

Let’s start by not­ing that it’s a lit­tle bit odd for a gov­ern­ment to hold…

Poilievre’s Tough-on-Crime Measures Will Make Things Worse

Poilievre’s Tough-on-Crime Measures Will Make Things Worse

In recent months, fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre has repeat­ed­ly…

The Bill 21 judgment is a disgrace

The Bill 21 judgment is a disgrace

With con­sumer prod­ucts, there is often a dis­claimer to pro­tect the…

Loblaw Has Become an Everything Company

Loblaw Has Become an Everything Company

IF YOU LIVE in Cana­da, you’re prob­a­bly part of the Loblaw ecosys­tem, whether you like…

Canada's Air Force ends pilot training as Ottawa’s spending priorities grow more unbalanced

Canada's Air Force ends pilot training as Ottawa’s spending priorities grow more unbalanced

The Roy­al Cana­di­an Air Force announced ear­li­er this month that it will retire its…

Can Poilievre conquer the twin peaks of Quebec and the GTA before the next federal election?

Can Poilievre conquer the twin peaks of Quebec and the GTA before the next federal election?

There are two steep hills that Pierre Poilievre will have to climb if he hopes to turn…

Pierre Poilievre plays politics with Paul Bernardo

Pierre Poilievre plays politics with Paul Bernardo

With a dou­ble-dig­it lead in the polls and pro­jec­tions of a mas­sive (and…

Naheed Nenshi’s entry into the NDP race is a jolt for Alberta politics

Naheed Nenshi’s entry into the NDP race is a jolt for Alberta politics

After weeks of spec­u­la­tion, Naheed Nen­shi has today offi­cial­ly entered the race to…

'They are immoral and they are dangerous': Naheed Nenshi comes out swinging at Danielle Smith and UCP in bid for Alberta NDP leadership

'They are immoral and they are dangerous': Naheed Nenshi comes out swinging at Danielle Smith and…

Into the placid waters of Alberta’s NDP lead­er­ship race comes a rogue…

Naheed Nenshi is sure to shake up the Alberta NDP leadership race

Naheed Nenshi is sure to shake up the Alberta NDP leadership race

The Alber­ta NDP lead­er­ship race got a much-need­ed shot of adren­a­lin today when…

‘Baby-steps’ pharmacare a test of our humanity and of our political leaders

‘Baby-steps’ pharmacare a test of our humanity and of our political leaders

The recent announce­ment of the first baby steps towards a nation­al phar­ma­care…

News (Continued)

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau opening up about her separation from Justin Trudeau

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau opening up about her separation from Justin Trudeau

More than sev­en months after her sep­a­ra­tion from Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau,…

Canada won't shift foreign policy, Joly says as NDP calls for Palestine recognition

Canada won't shift foreign policy, Joly says as NDP calls for Palestine recognition

For­eign Affairs Min­is­ter Melanie Joly says Cana­da will not change its for­eign…

Liberals say Poilievre 'doesn't care' about the housing shortage and mock his record

Liberals say Poilievre 'doesn't care' about the housing shortage and mock his record

Fed­er­al Hous­ing Min­is­ter Sean Fras­er said Mon­day that Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader…

Poilievre urges emergency debate on April 1 carbon price hike

Poilievre urges emergency debate on April 1 carbon price hike

Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre is call­ing for an emer­gency debate on Mon­day…



Federal government signs MOU with Germany to sell Canadian hydrogen

Federal government signs MOU with Germany to sell Canadian hydrogen

Cana­da and Ger­many have signed a mem­o­ran­dum of under­stand­ing to estab­lish…

Polls show ‘across-the-board, generalized retreat’ from Liberals, says Coletto

Polls show ‘across-the-board, generalized retreat’ from Liberals, says Coletto

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau will ​‘either walk up to the edge of the next elec­tion…

An NDP motion puts a big question to the test: Will Canada recognize Palestinian statehood?

An NDP motion puts a big question to the test: Will Canada recognize Palestinian statehood?

An oppo­si­tion day motion brought for­ward by the NDP’s for­eign affairs crit­ic Mon­day…

Product of U.S. meat label could disrupt cross-border trade
Natural resources minister defends carbon tax as provinces pile on

Natural resources minister defends carbon tax as provinces pile on

Jonathan Wilkin­son says ​‘there must be con­se­quences’ for Saskatchewan’s refusal to…

Poilievre claps back ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney”

Poilievre claps back ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney”

Con­ser­v­a­tive leader Pierre Poilievre has shot back at B.C. Pre­mier David Eby’s…

Pierre Poilievre will undo some of Justin Trudeau's legacy if he becomes prime minister. Here's what he'd target

Pierre Poilievre will undo some of Justin Trudeau's legacy if he becomes prime minister. Here's…

Prime min­is­ters always say they leave their polit­i­cal lega­cies to his­to­ri­ans. But…

Exclusive: Former Mountie William Majcher, accused of being an agent for China, says he's a 'patriot not a traitor'

Exclusive: Former Mountie William Majcher, accused of being an agent for China, says he's a…

For­mer Moun­tie William Majch­er has made a career out of decep­tion and danc­ing…

'An unbelievable father': Mark Mulroney reflects on father's legacy, says he 'always made us feel special'

'An unbelievable father': Mark Mulroney reflects on father's legacy, says he 'always made us feel…

See­ing flags across the coun­try fly­ing at half mast to hon­our the life and lega­cy of…



The Canadian behind the West’s massive sanctions on Russia says it’s time for Round 2

The Canadian behind the West’s massive sanctions on Russia says it’s time for Round 2

Chrys­tia Free­land is in her ele­ment in Davos. That was obvi­ous when Canada’s deputy…

AI could have catastrophic consequences — is Canada ready?

AI could have catastrophic consequences — is Canada ready?

Nations — Cana­da includ­ed — are run­ning out of time to design and imple­ment…

Brampton company says its light armoured vehicles were destined for police use in Israel, not Gaza, as Ottawa delays shipments

Brampton company says its light armoured vehicles were destined for police use in Israel, not Gaza,…

A Cana­di­an com­pa­ny that makes light armoured vehi­cles says its ship­ments des­tined…

Liberals in talks with NDP on Gaza ceasefire motion: sources

Liberals in talks with NDP on Gaza ceasefire motion: sources

The Lib­er­als held talks with the NDP on the latter’s Gaza cease­fire motion — which…

Nenshi's leadership would boost voter support for Alberta NDP: poll

Nenshi's leadership would boost voter support for Alberta NDP: poll

A Naheed Nen­shi-led Alber­ta NDP would boost the party’s for­tunes among vot­ers, with…

Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau vowed to con­tin­ue on as head of gov­ern­ment in an…

The world is sending soldiers back to Haiti — this time without Canada's help

The world is sending soldiers back to Haiti — this time without Canada's help

Why is Cana­da involved in Haiti? Why is it Canada’s job to fix a failed state?…

Police arrest two at protest that delayed Trudeau event, including Rebel News host

Police arrest two at protest that delayed Trudeau event, including Rebel News host

Toron­to Police say they arrest­ed two peo­ple at a pro−Palestinian protest that…

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

Alber­ta is block­ing off large sec­tions of the province to renew­able pow­er…

'Baloney factory': Eby mocks Poilievre's letter asking B.C. to join carbon tax fight

'Baloney factory': Eby mocks Poilievre's letter asking B.C. to join carbon tax fight

A let­ter from Oppo­si­tion Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre to British Colum­bia…

Ontario New Democrat MPP Harden seeks federal run in Ottawa

Ontario New Democrat MPP Harden seeks federal run in Ottawa

Ottawa-Cen­tre MPP Joel Hard­en is look­ing to grab a seat at the fed­er­al lev­el.…

All eyes on Liberal efforts to pass pharmacare after years of promises to lower drug costs

All eyes on Liberal efforts to pass pharmacare after years of promises to lower drug costs

Cana­da has now become the sec­ond most expen­sive coun­try for patent­ed med­i­cines,…

‘We still only have a fragmented picture’: new report on COVID response finds critical institutions exposed both strengths and weaknesses in the federal system

‘We still only have a fragmented picture’: new report on COVID response finds critical institutions…

As the COVID-19 cri­sis unfold­ed in 2020, four crit­i­cal insti­tu­tions, includ­ing…

Good Talk - Carbon Taxes, Carbon Rebates, Arrive Can, and the Auditor General

Good Talk - Carbon Taxes, Carbon Rebates, Arrive Can, and the Auditor General

Car­bon Tax­es, Car­bon Rebates, Arrive Can, the Audi­tor Gen­er­al .…anoth­er week when…

Trudeau says N.L. premier bowing to political pressure over carbon tax increase

Trudeau says N.L. premier bowing to political pressure over carbon tax increase

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau says New­found­land and Labrador Pre­mier Andrew Furey’s…

No concerns about kids' use of TikTok despite security review: industry minister

No concerns about kids' use of TikTok despite security review: industry minister

The fed­er­al indus­try min­is­ter says Cana­di­ans shouldn’t wor­ry about using Tik­Tok,…

'No': Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

'No': Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau says he has reject­ed Quebec’s request for full pow­ers…

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gret­zky and Pierre Karl Péladeau are expect­ed to…

Human Rights Tribunal member who would hear cases if online harms bill passes once filed a hate speech complaint

Human Rights Tribunal member who would hear cases if online harms bill passes once filed a hate…

A lawyer who once made a high-pro­file hate speech com­plaint against Maclean’s…

Poilievre calls N.L. Liberal MPs 'the silent 6' at Corner Brook rally

Poilievre calls N.L. Liberal MPs 'the silent 6' at Corner Brook rally

Fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre took swings at the car­bon tax and…

International

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'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules

    'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules

    NEW YORK (AP) — The infa­mous ​“Access Hol­ly­wood” video in which Don­ald Trump bragged…

    Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence

      Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Mon­day refused to halt a prison sen­tence…

      Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno

        Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno

        VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — For­mer Pres­i­dent Don­ald Trump claimed that he — not Pres­i­dent…

        Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections

          Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections

          WASHINGTON (AP) — Repub­li­cans and Israeli offi­cials were quick to express out­rage…

          The world is sending soldiers back to Haiti — this time without Canada's help

          The world is sending soldiers back to Haiti — this time without Canada's help

          Why is Cana­da involved in Haiti? Why is it Canada’s job to fix a failed state?…

          Think Tank

          Trudeau government must change fiscal approach in upcoming budget
          The China Factor in the Evolution of Cross-Strait Relations, 2024 and Onward

            The China Factor in the Evolution of Cross-Strait Relations, 2024 and Onward

            In the com­ing decade, main­land Chi­na can be expect­ed to con­tin­ue affirm­ing,…

            Federal government should appoint expert panel to study what happened during COVID-19 pandemic, says major new report

              Federal government should appoint expert panel to study what happened during COVID-19 pandemic,…

              A major new report calls on the fed­er­al gov­ern­ment to appoint an expert pan­el to…


              Substacks

              A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

              Weekly Writ for Mar. 13: Naheed Nenshi is in

              Weekly Writ for Mar. 13: Naheed Nenshi is in

              So, Naheed Nen­shi is mak­ing a return to active pol­i­tics and vying to become the…

              Abandon hope ye who file FOI requests here

              Abandon hope ye who file FOI requests here

              The first line of this cen­tu­ry-old stan­za is often quot­ed as a proverb to…

              Trudeau’s denials are “patently false” on weapons exports to Israel: Ploughshares

              Trudeau’s denials are “patently false” on weapons exports to Israel: Ploughshares

              Cana­di­an peace research group Project Ploughshares says state­ments by For­eign…

              Podcasts

              How the Haida Nation is securing self-goverance

                How the Haida Nation is securing self-goverance

                The Hai­da Nation’s gov­ern­ing coun­cil will soon get legal recog­ni­tion from the…

                The Witch Trials Of Andy Mills

                  The Witch Trials Of Andy Mills

                  Andy Mills’ pod­cast­ing work for The New York Times won a Peabody Award and…

                  What actually happens on Parliament Hill?

                    What actually happens on Parliament Hill?

                    Let’s face it: pol­i­tics doesn’t have a great rep­u­ta­tion. It can be…

                    Good Talk -- What's Going On With Your Money?

                      Good Talk -- What's Going On With Your Money?

                      Car­bon Tax­es, Car­bon Rebates, Arrive Can, the Audi­tor Gen­er­al .…anoth­er week when…

                      Driving Defence Innovation & The NATO Support and Procurement Agency

                        Driving Defence Innovation & The NATO Support and Procurement Agency

                        On this episode of Defence Decon­struct­ed, a two-parter. In a Triple Helix…

                        Polling deep dive with David Coletto

                          Polling deep dive with David Coletto

                          Last fall, I was joined by David Colet­to, Chair and CEO of Aba­cus Data, to take…

                          Scaling Canadian Clean Energy Investment with John Stackhouse

                            Scaling Canadian Clean Energy Investment with John Stackhouse

                            On this episode of the Ener­gy Secu­ri­ty Cubed Pod­cast, Kel­ly Ogle and Joe Cal­nan…

                            Gary Doer, 20th Premier of Manitoba

                              Gary Doer, 20th Premier of Manitoba

                              The Her­le Burly was cre­at­ed by Air Quotes Media with sup­port from our pre­sent­ing…




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