Aug 28 2020 — Jeremy Nuttall — Toronto Star — With Erin O’Toole promising a tougher line on Beijing if he forms the next federal government, progressive Chinese Canadian voters who are concerned about issues like democracy in Hong Kong say they are now considering a vote for the Conservative Party of Canada. The political landscape presents a considerable dilemma, said Hugh Chan, a student […]
Aug 18 2020 — Jeremy Nuttall — St. Catharines Standard — The only woman to serve as Canada’s prime minister says the appointment of Chrystia Freeland as the country’s finance minister is an “exciting” first step for women and should stifle any questions about her abilities if she runs for her party’s leadership. But Kim Campbell says the acceptance of women in high-profile positions in Ottawa […]
Dec 4 2019 — Jeremy Nuttall — Toronto Star — The news earlier this week that Chinese tech giant Huawei is planning to move its research and development centre from the United States to Canada begs the question of whether Canada should welcome the expansion, experts say. Tuesday, the Globe and Mail ran an interview with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, in which he said it’s […]
Nov 28 2019 — Jeremy Nuttall — Toronto Star — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should get his “head examined” if he doesn’t think he needs to speak up about the situation in Hong Kong, says an official for Hong Kong’s Democratic Party. Emily Lau, a pro-democracy and human rights activist, is the chair of the international affairs committee of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party and served […]
Jan 15 2018 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — Walking away from North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations would likely give the Liberal government a popularity boost among Canadian workers, says the national president of the largest private sector union in the country. ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS Hardwire Your Brain to Cultivate HappinessHardwire Your Brain To Cultivate Happiness Take […]
Dec 13 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — Dreary performances in four Monday byelections in which the New Democrats saw a drop in support and picked up no seats do not mean the party is in trouble, say NDP MPs.
Nov 29 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — As more newspapers shut down, Canada must strengthen the Competition Bureau’s mandate to include matters of public interest as recommended in a committee report earlier this year, says Vancouver Centre Liberal MP Hedy Fry. Fry’s comments come after newspaper giants Postmedia and Torstar swapped dozens of publications across Canada this week, with the result that […]
Oct 26 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — On the first day of the 2015 election campaign Justin Trudeau hopped on a plane to Vancouver to give a press conference and take part in the city’s massive Pride parade. He wanted to get out of the Ottawa bubble, Trudeau said. Eleven weeks later, he was prime minister. The Liberals, who had just two […]
Oct 23 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — “What’s going on with the Liberal government anyway?” That’s the question increasingly being asked as the government headed by Justin Trudeau reaches the midpoint of its term. The big promises and “sunny ways” of the Liberals sparked excitement across Canada after the toppling of the 10-year Conservative reign in Ottawa in 2015. But it’s now […]
Jul 10 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — A narrowed NDP leadership race means more pressure on candidates to get into the gritty details of their policy plans and outshine opponents during Tuesday night’s debate, says the party’s national director Robert Fox. CONTESTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS CONTEST: Win Tickets to The Road Forward, the New Film from Writer/Director […]
Jul 3 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — Long-time BC MP Hedy Fry says she’s not expecting battles between John Horgan’s new NDP government and the Trudeau Liberals. CONTESTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS CONTEST: Win a Copy of Reflections of Canada: Illuminating Our Opportunities and Challenges at 150+ YearsCONTEST: Win A Copy Of Reflections Of Canada: Illuminating Our Opportunities […]
Jun 23 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — Remember the Harper government’s Bill C-51? Introduced in January 2015, it was meant to bolster the powers of Canada’s security agencies to prevent terrorist activity and unveiled with an Orwellian media lockup. Critics warned the bill’s Orwellian provisions would jeopardize Canadian’ rights and chill freedom of expression.
Apr 20 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — Pat Stogran says he uses the f-word too much, “but I don’t give a fuck.” In fact, he wagers his gruff veneer is a “huge advantage” in the race to become the next leader of the New Democratic Party. The retired colonel and former federal veterans ombudsman said he has what it takes to run […]
Mar 9 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — The Tyee — It’s a busy day for Niki Ashton, and it’s not over yet. CONTESTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS What Is Social Licence? Vancouver Panel to Debate on March 14What Is Social Licence? Vancouver Panel To Debate On March 14 Our prime minister has cited its importance. So what does it actually mean? […]
Feb 24 2017 — Jeremy Nuttall — iPolitics — You could say Peter Julian’s office on the sixth floor of Centre Block on Parliament Hill is well worn. CONTESTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS Join Us at ‘Stories to be Heard, Not Yet Told,’ March 6 in VancouverJoin Us At ‘Stories To Be Heard, Not Yet Told,’ March 6 In Vancouver […]