Abortions rights advocates urge Liberals to turn politics into policyÂ
The issue of abortion played a prominent role in the federal election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Conservatives
9 former Liberal senators rename themselves ‘Progressive Senate Group’
Nine senators say they have adopted the name ‘Progressive Senate Group’ to reflect their approach to legislating. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Federal leaders have a lot to prove in next Parliament session
It’s in the best interest of the country for all of the federal leaders to stop the chest-thumping and get to work, says Bill Kelly. Continue reading
Decline in newcomers becoming Canadian citizens tied to income, study suggests
The decrease was part an overall trend in declining citizenship rates among those who have been in Canada less than 10 years, despite the fact the actual citizenship rate in Canada is among the highest in the Western world. Continue reading
Trudeau meets with Scheer, Moe as he moves to resume Parliament on Dec. 5
The House of Commons will reconvene next month, nearly two months after it dissolved for the 43rd general election. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Scheer’s silence on a question of ‘sin’ a barrier to Conservative election hopes
The Conservative leader declined to say if being gay was a sin, but political communication experts say that non-answer could hurt the party. Continue reading
Liberals mull election failures, way forward as they form minority government
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s a day of celebrating wins and also mourning losses as the Liberals seek to chart a new course. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Conservatives aren’t getting the message
The fact that many longtime Conservatives have shunned this latest incarnation of the Conservative Party should raise red flags, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
New, re-elected and defeated Liberal MPs to hold first meeting since election
The two-hour get-together is not a formal caucus meeting, just a chance to congratulate winners and commiserate with losers. Continue reading
Tories to hold first post-election caucus meeting in Ottawa Wednesday
Scheer is presiding over 26 more MPs than he had when he took over leadership of the party in 2017. Continue reading