Oct 8 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today, a mini-scoop from reporter Justin Ling on federal-provincial progress on a single, internationally recognized vaccine passport. Also, a final dose of cabinet speculation to send you into the weekend. And kudos to a record number of trivia respondents.
Oct 8 2021 — Justin Ling — Politico — Canada will soon require that travelers show proof of a Covid-19 vaccine before departure, but sources who spoke with POLITICO say Ottawa is still far behind on figuring out the technology for this new mandate. This week’s announcement makes good on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to require vaccines for federal public servants as well […]
Oct 7 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today, unvaccinated MPs might be pondering new rules from Ottawa that will require plane and train travelers to be fully vaccinated. Plus, our final round of cabinet speculation shines a spotlight on B.C. And a senior New Democrat reflects on the campaign.
Oct 6 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today, a no-nonsense Tory caucus is moving on to a vital assessment of what went wrong on the campaign trail. Playbook polls insiders on the most burning questions facing the Conservatives. Also, today’s round of cabinet speculation focuses on the Prairies — where just getting elected is a fast-track to the front bench,
Oct 5 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — For Conservatives, this morning is one to be feared or anticipated or repressed, depending on how they feel about ERIN O’TOOLE’s Tory caucus. They’re assembling this morning at the John A. Macdonald Building for a 9:30 meeting of minds. Every Conservative insider canvassed by Playbook agrees on one thing: it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
Oct 4 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — It’s Monday, and that means one day closer to a refreshed federal cabinet. We take a closer look at who might make the cut in Quebec. Also, the Green Party is in the thick of a full-on internal meltdown laid bare over the weekend. And about that sojourn to Tofino…
Oct 1 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today, we reflect on Canada’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and hear from some of yesterday’s most urgent voices. Later on, we fully commit to serious cabinet speculation with a focus on the country’s eastern flank.
Sep 29 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today, we dip our toe into cabinet speculation — you know you wanna — and catch up with brand-new parliamentarian MIKE MORRICE as he gets used to being an MP. Also, a new report from a group of senators should light a fire under the next cabinet.
Sep 28 2021 — Politico — Today, a lesson in caucus management in the immediate aftermath of an election. KAREN REDMAN, a former Liberal whip, is our guide. Also, the story of the election told through StatsCan data — and a word from a candidate on his final two weeks on the campaign trail.
Sep 27 2021 — Politico — It’s Monday and we’re smack in that period when cabinet speculation becomes an Olympic sport. Today, we have advice from HUGH SEGAL and DEREK BURNEY on how JUSTIN TRUDEAU should set his top priorities after (another) minority win.
Sep 24 2021 — Andy Blatchford — Politico — Joe Biden’s choice for the next ambassador to Ottawa says the U.S. is waiting for Justin Trudeau’s long-promised update to Canada’s China policy. David Cohen’s remarks Wednesday to a Senate hearing came amid fresh questions about the depth of the Trudeau government’s engagement with the U.S. president on China-related issues.
Sep 23 2021 — Zi-Ann Lum — Politico — It’s Thursday and the prime minister’s vague one-line “private meetings” itineraries are officially back as the Liberals transition from campaign to governing mode.
Sep 22 2021 — Andy Blatchford — Politico — Erin O’Toole’s upstart campaign against Justin Trudeau showed Canada’s Conservatives what it’s like to campaign to the left. The party’s faithful now have to decide if they liked it.
Sep 21 2021 — Andy Blatchford — Politico — Justin Trudeau’s election win will earn him a congratulatory call from a figure largely forgotten during Canada’s election campaign: President Joe Biden. But staying on Biden’s radar will be key for Trudeau, as he resettles into the Prime Minister’s Office.
Sep 20 2021 — Nick Taylor-Vaisey — Politico — Today is election day, the crescendo of a 36-day campaign that Justin Trudeau called in the dog days of summer. We look back at the issues that dominated — and disappeared. We tracked where the leaders went — and ignored. And we look ahead to the results that’ll pour in tonight.