A missed “teachable moment” at the BAFTAs
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “teachable moment.” This refers to an unplanned or spontaneous event that can evoke positive or negative reactions. When the dust settles, it’s…
Committee overseeing ‘national interest’ project designation set for first meeting
One or two projects are set to be designated as ‘national interest’ projects and obtain approvals that bypass existing laws and regulations, according to the Major Projects Office. The parliamentary…
The Latest: DOJ says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving…
Marie-Michelle Demers joins Minister Miller’s office, while Peter Wall now deputy chief in AI minister’s office
This week’s roundup of staffing changes on Parliament Hill. Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller has a new staffer. (LinkedIn) Marie-Michelle Demers has joined Miller’s office as a communications…
Duncan Gray joins Proof Strategies, Crestview Strategy brings on Heidi Bonnell, Laura Mitchell hired at Sussex Strategy Group
This week’s movers on the government relations scene. Duncan Gray has joined Proof Strategies as an account coordinator. Duncan Gray (Linkedin) In a statement posted on LinkedIn Duncan announced his…
China trade agreement, Cuba humanitarian crisis in the spotlight
What’s on the agenda for the House and Senate committees today. In the wake of the recent agreements announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s now-wrapped visits to China and Qatar, members kick…
OECD criticizes Ottawa over ‘persistent delays’ in appointing new budget officer
OTTAWA — An international economic group is criticizing the federal government over “persistent delays” in appointing new parliamentary budget officers, just as the current officer’s interim term is set to…
Poilievre outlines ‘vision’ for Canada – U.S. relations as Carney heads to Mumbai
What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day. In what his party has been preemptively framing as a significant policy reveal, Conservative Leader Pierre…
Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Thursday for a 10-day visit to India, Australia and Japan — his first international trip since his headline-making speech in Davos that called…
Multibillion-dollar budget deficit on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget
EDMONTON — It’s budget day in Alberta, and the overarching question is not whether the budget will show a deficit, but exactly how many billions of dollars in the red…

















