Conservatives in the House have agreed to cease their blockade of the House floor as they engage in discussions with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) regarding future spending and a revised “power-sharing” arrangement. Last week, a group of 11 hardline conservative lawmakers rebelled against McCarthy by voting against a procedural vote concerning gas stoves—a bill they…
Conservative House Lawmakers Signal End to Blockade as Talks With McCarthy Continue
Poilievre Calls on Trudeau to Cancel Summer Vacation to Work on Budget Bill
June 8, 2023
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A day after leading a four-hour filibuster to delay a vote on the Liberal government’s 2023 budget bill, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cancel his summer vacation in order to work on rewriting the legislation. “I’m calling on [Trudeau] to do the honourable thing. To put aside his pride and…
Freeland Touts Strength of Canadian Economy Following Latest Interest Rate Hike
June 7, 2023
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Amid another rate hike by the Bank of Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland attempted to alleviate Canadians’ financial concerns by highlighting the country’s economic recovery since COVID-19 began. “I absolutely understand the concerns Canadians have with mortgages today, and I understand the concerns Canadians have with inflation,” Freeland told reporters in Ottawa on June 7. “What…
Is the Sleeping Conservative Dragon Finally Waking Up?
Commentary Conservatives and traditionalists are often exasperated at the ongoing woke cultural revolution in their midst. How can America be turned upside down, as it is, when there is little public support for the things happening around us? They don’t see much backing for the current border policy and illegal immigration, yet it continues. Conservatives…
Liberal and NDP Oppose Motion to Cut Governor General’s Salary
May 31, 2023
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Liberal and NDP MPs have opposed a proposed budget amendment that would reduce Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s funding. Conservative MP Kelly Block sponsored the motion after accusing Rideau Hall of living extravagantly while Canadians turn to food banks amid cost-of-living pressures, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. “One in five Canadians are skipping meals because food is…
O’Toole Says CSIS Told Him He Was Target of Beijing-Backed Voter Suppression, Misinformation Campaigns
May 30, 2023
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Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole told the House of Commons on May 30 that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) informed him that he and his party were targeted by Beijing in a voter suppression and misinformation campaign during the 2021 federal election. “The briefing from CSIS confirmed to me what I suspected for quite…
EXPLAINER: Which Guns Can Canadians Still Own and Purchase After Bill C-21 Becomes Law?
May 24, 2023
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With Bill C-21 passing the House of Commons and going to the Senate, Canada could soon see what Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino calls “the most significant gun control legislation in Canada in a generation.” The legislation, known as “An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments,” proposes a series of amendments…
Dominic Raab to Stand Down as MP at Next Election
Dominic Raab, who resigned from the Cabinet last month, has confirmed he will stand down as an MP at the next general election. Raab, a key ally of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, resigned as deputy prime minister and justice secretary on April 21 over bullying allegations. Raab will not contest his Esher and Walton seat,…
ANALYSIS: 4 Federal Byelections in June: What to Look Out For
May 17, 2023
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With four byelections taking place across Canada in June, a drop in popular support by more than 5 percent should be an indication for the major parties as a sign of trouble during the next federal election, according to a pollster. “For any party, a drop in popular support by 5 percent or more would…
ANALYSIS: 4 Federal Byelections in June: What to Watch For
May 17, 2023
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With four byelections taking place across Canada in June, a drop in popular support by more than 5 percent should be an indication for the major parties as a sign of trouble during the next federal election, according to a pollster. “For any party, a drop in popular support by 5 percent or more would…
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