Getting the Insight Out
The Canadian political system is often argued to be controlled by excessive party discipline flowing from the centre of government onto elected members of Parliament. The tendency of political parties, More
After weeks of speculation, Jody Wilson-Raybould announced over Twitter that Prime Minister Trudeau has removed her from the federal Liberal caucus and revoked her nomination as the Liberal candidate for More
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
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
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
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
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
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
In June 2017, International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau revealed a “Feminist International Assistance Policy” backed by the allocation of 15% of Canada’s $2.6 billion bilateral development assistance budget. This focus More
Happy Sunday! Classes may have taken a brief break this week in the face of a winter storm, but the political storm certainly hasn’t abated. We hope you are having More