Canada at the defence crossroads: The challenges of thinking long-term
The recent debates over Canada’s next fighter jets and submarines have peeled back the curtain on the shortcomings and short-term thinking in the country’s approach to defending itself.
Environment minister disputes Guilbeault’s claim that Canada is cutting climate policies
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin is pushing back against claims from Steven Guilbeault, who resigned from cabinet this week over Ottawa’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta and said Canada is dismantling several pieces of its climate plan.
Do activists have a role in government? Steven Guilbeault’s resignation raises questions
Longtime Quebec environmental activist Steven Guilbeault has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing conflicts over a potential pipeline project in Western Canada and raising questions about the role of activists in government.
The NDP’s leadership candidates aren’t fluent in French. Will that hurt the party’s future?
Having a leader who can’t communicate with the 22 per cent of Canadians whose first official language is French could hurt the New Democrats’ credibility as a national party, a concern shared by two francophone former NDP staff.
Signs of progress with India abound, but so do fears that nothing has really changed
Does the apparent rapprochement between India and Canada actually signal an intention by India to desist from tactics it has allegedly used against Canadian Sikh activists — including assassination?
Quebec coroner outlines steps to improve pedestrian safety at intersections
A Quebec coroner called on the city of Montreal and province to take steps to improve safety at intersections, including adding sun glare as a criteria.
Liberals say caucus is united despite former environment minister’s resignation from cabinet
Some Liberal MPs are insisting their caucus remains united despite Steven Guilbeault’s decision to quit cabinet over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with Alberta that could lead to a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Minister apologizes for ‘poor choice of words’ about meeting with B.C. First Nations group
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he has apologized to Coastal First Nations for what he says was a “poor choice of words” regarding a meeting he offered to have with the group on Friday.
Major housing project breaks ground on the West Island near future REM Station
A major housing project, Lacey Green Village, on the West Island is being built near the future Fairview-Pointe-Claire REM station in Montreal.
Call of the Wilde: Montembeault finds his form as Montreal Canadiens best Vegas 4-1
It’s a marvellous day to be a fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Brian Wilde explains why.