Bill C-69, which still needs Senate approval, would overhaul energy project reviews in Canada. Protesters worry it will send the message: Canada is not open for business. Continue reading
With Brett Kavanaugh now sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, eyes now turn to the U.S. midterm elections. Have Republicans gained new momentum with this victory? Continue reading
On Wednesday, three new senators were announced and one of them is long-time Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons. Continue reading
If confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh, 53, could hold the Supreme Court position for the rest of his life. The pros and cons of lifetime tenure. Continue reading
Committee senators voted along party lines — 11 Republicans voted in favour of recommending Kavanaugh, 10 Democrats voted against. Continue reading
The Senate Judiciary Committee will be voting to either confirm or deny Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court Friday morning. Continue reading
In front of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday morning, Christine Blasey Ford was interrogated about her memory of the night she alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her. Continue reading
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick, as well as from his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, Thursday morning. Continue reading
Lisa Neve was once Canada’s most dangerous woman. In 1994, she was jailed indefinitely and became one one of only four Canadian women in history to be given a dangerous offender designation. Continue reading
A senior public official recently said “the barriers” to firing public servants over matters like the Phoenix fiasco “are very, very high,” but more than 310 were let go in 2015/2016. Continue reading
