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It’s crunch time for Canada’s trade deal with U.S. and Mexico
CBC: It’s not precisely clear how the Canada-U.S. trade talks will proceed. Brunet declined to give any details…
May 28, 2026
OLO exits reflect ‘natural evolution’ from election-ready sprint to long-haul planning, say politicos
The Hill Times: Former Conservative campaign manager Fred DeLorey cautions against ‘reading anything into’ the recent departure of…
May 27, 2026
Despite digital ad advantage, Tory comms not cutting through Grits’ ‘macro’ messaging: Observers
The Hill Times: The Conservatives’ ‘bread-and-butter’ messaging needs a sharper focus on national issues and Liberal failures as…
May 27, 2026
Tech giants warn lawful access bill a ‘threat’ to privacy at marathon committee meeting
The Hill Times: Conservatives are pushing for more time to consider Bill C-22 after lengthy hearings with dozens…
May 26, 2026
Carney needs to stay out of separatism debate
Tasha Kheiriddin/National Post: Prime Minister John A. Macdonald famously described dealing with provincial leaders as “herding cats.” He…
May 26, 2026
Spending to outsource legal work more than doubled in tlast decade as hundreds of internal positions stayed vacant: Govt data
The Hill Times: Harlow explained that when it comes to routine legal work of the government, “it becomes…
May 26, 2026
Prime Minister Carney waves Clarity Act over Smith’s ‘dangerous bluff’
Don Braid/Calgary Herald: Smith caused this mess because of the separatist threat to her party. She changed the…
May 26, 2026
Police co-operation with China comes without guardrails
Laura Harth/The Globe and Mail: Parliament should see the MOU. And when China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits…
May 26, 2026
Speculation swirls as Caroline Mulroney says she is done with politics. For now
Scott Stinson/National Post: There are reasonable explanations for such speculation. In Ottawa, the federal Conservatives continue to lag…
May 25, 2026
Joe Varner: China doesn’t even have to pressure Canada to keep Liberals in line
Joe Varner/National Post: The larger concern is not simply China’s pressure campaign, but whether Ottawa is gradually conditioning…
May 25, 2026
Inside black box reshaping Canada’s benefits system
Ricochet: Documents reveal Ottawa is relying on secretive AI oversight software to guide the modernization of benefits programs…
May 25, 2026
Carney’s remarks on Alberta referendum ‘on point,’ but pollsters say Albertans would like to see concrete results, and caution PM and Poilievre against inflaming tensions
The Hill Times: Up until Smith’s televised speech, Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta.) had…
May 25, 2026
Conservative MP, experts call for broad review of COVID-19 decision-making to help prepare for next major health threat
The Hill Times: The federal Liberal government ordered an external review about the use of science advice during…
May 25, 2026
CRTC’s new rules are one small step for Canadian content, one big blow for Canadian trade
Ethan Lou/The Globe and Mail: In effect, the current situation is a clash between two important national priorities.…
May 25, 2026
Moment is not quite ready to meet Pierre Poilievre
The Globe and Mail: That case is, in a word, freedom. Smaller government, less intrusive government, less nanny-ish…
May 23, 2026
Carney walks tightrope on Fortress North America as trade review looms
The Globe and Mail: It’s unclear how long this ambiguity can be maintained, especially if Washington cuts a…
May 23, 2026
Pressure mounts on Canada’s lawful access bill
National Magazine: With major tech companies threatening to leave Canada and U.S. lawmakers weighing in, the government is…
May 23, 2026
Floor-crosser Marilyn Gladu reveals her conversation with Carney and ‘toxic environment’ among Conservatives
National Post: “I was ready to leave the Conservative party, because, like I said, it was a very…
May 23, 2026
Bell: What! Alberta separatists split on Danielle Smith’s referendum question
Rick Bell/Calgary Herald: (Keith) Wilson believes the Smith solution gives the Alberta independence movement a chance to get…
May 22, 2026
Braid: Amid strong pro-Canada speech, Smith drops goofy, unworkable referendum question
Don Braid/Calgary Herald: Smith’s question is: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of…
May 22, 2026