Many know about foreign interference, but no one’s doing anything about it
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier this month that none of the major parties have escaped having MPs suspected of being compromised by foreign agents,
Progressive-left outlets highlight privatization as core component of LCBO strike
As thousands of striking LCBO workers head into their second week on the picket line, Canadian Dimension contributor Scott Martin thinks Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s “unmatched love for policies concerning alcohol” — and, more specifically, his “obsession with freeing up the market for booze sales” — is “not only dangerous, but also insulting to the average Ontarian,” and […]
Ford government moves up start date of sales of RTDs at licensed grocery stores to Thursday
Ontario grocery stores can start selling ready-to-drink cocktails on Thursday after the Ford government moved up the start date by two weeks despite demands from striking LCBO workers for the province to roll back plans to expand liquor sales. It marks the first step in the weakening of the provincial Crown liquor retailer’s monopoly over […]
MPs to cross-examine Boissonnault’s former business associates as part of committee-initiated probe into possible conflict of interest
The House of Commons may have powered down for the summer, but ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND ETHICS members will be back on the clock for at least a few hours this morning. As previewed by iPolitics, as per a motion adopted just before the parliamentary hiatus got underway in June, the committee has scheduled a special mid-summer meeting to […]
One-third of Canadians can’t identify Pierre Poilievre: poll
A new poll suggests a third of Canadians don’t recognize Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, even when they’re shown a picture of him. An Abacus Data survey published on Monday found only 66 per cent of respondents could name Poilievre, who is widely considered the frontrunner to become the next prime minister after the next federal […]
With all due respect, Ms. Campbell, you’re no Pierre Poilievre
I was away last week on a Disney Cruise with my daughter, so I am just catching up on the details of the week that was in Canadian politics. One item in particular caught my attention and solicited a reaction. Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell making disparaging comments regarding Pierre Poilievre in the Toronto Star.
The quiet caucus
Odd. But admirable. And quite ahistorical. That’s the only truthful description of Justin Trudeau’s remarkably unstirring caucus. For a full year, the government has been hammered in the polls, trailing Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives by 15-20 percentage points. A cabinet shuffle billed as a ‘major reset’ passed without effect. A budget designed to melt voter opposition […]
Fedeli says province still leading country in job growth as unemployment rate hits 7 per cent in June
Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli says Ontario continues to lead the country in job creation despite the latest labour force survey showing the province’s unemployment rate climbed to seven per cent in June. StatsCan said the 0.3-percentage-point increase in the unemployment rate was attributable to more Ontarians searching for work, with the number of jobs […]
Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
This is a breaking news story. It may be updated regularly. BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who […]
Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump, hopes to speak with ex-president soon
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, adding that he hoped to speak with his 2024 presidential rival soon. Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.” […]