‘It demands the action of democracy, and I think unless we address it, it will be like an itch that is not scratched,’ says Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie of Alberta’s separatism question.
Former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick says awarding a bonus involves ‘a fairly sophisticated conversation’ that considers how they achieved key targets. ‘Did you leave a trail of bodies behind you … or did you strengthen your team?’
The data ‘highlights a real and growing gap between the federal government’s legal needs and its in-house capacity,’ says Gregory Harlow, president of the Association of Justice Counsel.
By taking concrete action on key issues for Albertans, PM Mark Carney is trying to send a message that he wants the federation to work better for Alberta, says pollster Janet Brown. Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and his MPs will campaign for Alberta to remain part of Canada.
Given current polling trends, if an election were to happen now, the Liberals would win the B.C. riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Plus, McGuinty meets Poland’s defence minister in Ottawa.
British Columbia Premier David Eby has expressed concerns about Mark Carney’s chummy relationship with Danielle Smith. Carney appears to be treating Alberta’s demands and desires with special attention, particularly the desire for a new pipeline.
The federal Liberal government ordered an external review about the use of science advice during the pandemic but there is little awareness of this report. ‘No one said a peep about this report, like it was done and moved along,’ says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.
Plus, Steve Outhouse will soon once again be chief of staff to Pierre Poilievre, now in his office as official opposition leader.
Right now, both Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Conservative MP Jamil Jivani stand on uncertain ground, either by design or over estimation of their political skill.
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As the new Defence Investment Agency is getting underway, it is critical to start on the right foot and not overlook opportunities to streamline the purchasing process used for the vast majority of Canadian Armed Forces contracts.
There are many other factors to blame for fewer people having kids: housing affordability, unrealistic expectations promoted by online influencers, even the growing scarcity of entry-level jobs. But the most persuasive is phones, phones, phones.
The assumption appears to be that fewer experts can somehow do more with less—an impossibility in a system already stretched past its limits.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says its members have had prolonged issues since the federal government transferred the Public Service Health Care Plan from Sun life to Canada Life in July 2023.
Joss Reimer says she wants to tackle misinformation and disinformation, and place more emphasis on the social determinants of health and preventative health. She’s also keeping a close eye on H5N1, also referred to as the bird flu, to ensure that Canada has an influenza pandemic plan in place.
The Phoenix pay system has cost the government more than $5-billion to date, and the current backlog of pay issues stands at around 238,000 transactions.
Unlike the private sector, senior public servants are rarely removed for persistent underperformance. And tone from the top, however well calibrated, cannot substitute for rigor on the ground.
The House Subcommittee on International Human Rights’ May 7 report was 780 words long, and didn’t declare whether a genocide is unfolding in Sudan, disappointing some past witnesses.
The Defence Industrial Strategy outlines a clear ‘ambition and intent,’ as well as efforts to ‘wean ourselves off of dependencies,’ particularly on the United States, says the former vice-chief of the defence staff.
‘It’s a shot across the bow. The U.S. administration has clearly been watching the PM’s moves on defence and has concludes that there’s too much talk and too little action,’ says defence expert Christian Leuprecht.
Renewing the ban on MAID for mental illness would create additional injustices for the disabled community.
Canada already lacks adequate safeguards and oversight for medical assistance in dying. Pausing the practice for mental illness should only be the start.
Educational partnerships have something that is lacking in other political spheres: long-term trust and institutional relationships that compound over decades.
Canadian governments had become complacent and arguably neglectful to the needs our military. Events have snapped us out of this complacency.
Buying a proven platform does not have to mean surrendering industrial ambition. In some cases, it can be the beginning of it.
The current fleet of CF-18 fighter jets must be retired in 2032. Therefore, we need to act fast. Planning is already underway to ensure a smooth transition from old fighter jets to new.
Plus, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly recently added to her communications team, and Gary Xie has left Secretary of State Randeep Sarai’s office.
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The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, established in 2019 to encourage meaningful dialogue with government, remains a periodic consultative body that has not met since fall 2024. And while consultation matters, it is not enough.
National Defence’s $48.4-billion represents the biggest ask of the $230.4-billion set to be voted on by MPs, with five more departments seeking approval for more than $10-billion.
This year’s estimates include $1.38-billion in funding for the CBC, representing a marked decrease from the $1.58-billion allotted to the public broadcaster during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie says the PBO is ‘unable to do its job of providing government oversight.’ But another former budget watchdog Kevin Page says the prime minister has ‘deep respect for the legislative budget offices,’ adding that the next PBO will be faced with ‘enormous challenges’ in the months and years ahead and will be playing a critical role.
Canada can be an agri-food leader, but to compete globally, producers and industry need access to the latest tools and technology.
