Flash Analysis: Rachel Notley Calls Early Alberta Election for April 16
The early bird gets the worm, or at least that’s what Rachel Notley hopes. The current Alberta premier and leader of the NDP has announced that the province’s election will More
Sobering Up: An Analysis of Cannabis Amnesty Legislation
On Wednesday, February 27, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale hinted at legislation to provide “no-cost, expedited pardons for simple possession of cannabis.” In a press conference that morning, the Minister More
Flash Analysis: Gerald Butts Testifies
This morning, Gerald Butts, Justin Trudeau’s ex-principal secretary, publicly testified in front of the House Justice Committee. Butts, who resigned on February 18th in the midst of the SNC-Lavalin controversy, More
Health Care Shakeup: Ontario Awaits Impact of Ford’s Changes
On February 26, Christine Elliott, Health Minister of the Ontario Progressive Conservative government, unveiled the government’s plans to restructure Ontario’s $60-billion health care system. This announcement was long awaited since More
Flash Analysis: Jane Philpott Resigns from Liberal Cabinet Amid SNC-Lavalin Controversy
In the latest blow to Trudeau’s government, Jane Philpott resigned from cabinet today. The former Treasury Board President squarely rooted her resignation in the ongoing SNC-Lavalin controversy, explaining that she More
#LavScam: Explaining the Ongoing SNC-Lavalin Affair
On February 7th, the Globe and Mail broke a story claiming that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office attempted to pressure former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene More
Flash Analysis: Jody Wilson-Raybould Testifies on SNC-Lavalin
For the first time since the SNC-Lavalin story broke, former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould has “spoken her truth.” Testifying before the House of Commons justice committee, Wilson-Raybould outlined the “inappropriate” More
T-8 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In just under 8 months, Canadians will head to the polls for the 43rd federal election. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are fighting for re-election against Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives, currently in opposition. More
Flash Analysis: By-Elections Provide Glimpse into Federal Political Landscape
By-elections usually carry low stakes for everyone outside the riding where they are held. But yesterday’s by-elections held significance for politicians and citizens across Canada, providing a glimpse into the More
Rise of the Underdog: The Green Party’s Unprecedented Success Approaching the Federal Election
With the Canadian federal election only eight months away, much focus has been placed on the results of popular opinion polls. Apart from the usual power struggle between the Liberal More