Amid increased pressure for a public inquiry, the Liberal government will appoint an independent special rapporteur to look into foreign interference in Canadian elections, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 6. Trudeau listed the measures taken by his government to counter foreign interference in elections during a press conference in Ottawa, but said his…
Trudeau to Appoint ‘Independent Rapporteur’ on Election Foreign Interference
PM to Ask Parliament’s Security and Intelligence Committee to Probe Foreign Meddling
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to ask Parliament’s national security committee to launch a new investigation of foreign interference in Canada. Two Liberal sources, who were granted anonymity to discuss matters not yet public, confirmed to The Canadian Press that Trudeau would announce the news on Parliament Hill later Monday. They also said he will…
Technical Difficulties Delay Committee Meeting That Google Exec Was Set to Attend
A parliamentary committee that was set to hear from the head of Google Canada is hoping to reschedule her appearance for later this week. The heritage committee was set to hear from Sabrina Geremia after MPs summoned her and three other Google executives to appear today. While Geremia technically fulfilled the summons by showing up,…
Leave Use of Notwithstanding Clause up to Provinces, Say Conservative and Bloc MPs
The federal Conservatives joined the Bloc Québécois Monday to try and send a message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that it is up to the provinces to decide how to use the notwithstanding clause. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet brought forward a motion in the House of Commons calling on MPs to recognize that provinces have…
Former Labour MP Who Made Fraudulent Expenses Claims to Fund Cocaine Habit Found Guilty
A former Labour MP has been convicted of submitting a series of fraudulent expenses claims after a trial heard he had a serious cocaine addiction while in Parliament and owed thousands of pounds to a drug dealer. Jared O’Mara, 41, defeated the then-Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, a Liberal Democrat, in the Sheffield Hallam constituency…
Hybrid Parliament Can Stay, but Ministers Should Show up in Person: Committee Report
A House of Commons committee says the pandemic-era practice of allowing federal elected officials to vote virtually should be allowed to stay. Members of Parliament on the committee for procedure and House affairs studied the issue of the hybrid Parliament last year and their report was tabled today. It contains a series of recommendations, including…
Parliamentarians Return to House of Commons Facing Rocky Economic Year
Economic matters will be top of mind for parliamentarians as they return to Ottawa to kick off a new year in federal politics. Members of Parliament will sit in the House of Commons today for the first session of 2023 after retreating with their respective parties to strategize their priorities. Last week, Prime Minister Justin…
Job Creation a Priority as Liberal Caucus Wraps Up
As Ottawa marks one year since the Freedom Convoy arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising “good, long-term jobs” as a way to relieve pressures Canadians are facing. Dozens gathered outside Parliament on Saturday to mark the anniversary as members of…
No More Expensing Home Internet Bills to Taxpayers, Tory and Liberal MPs Told
The federal Liberal government is joining the Opposition Conservatives in no longer allowing its members of Parliament to expense taxpayers for home internet services. And government House leader Mark Holland’s office said Thursday he will propose that the practice be ended for MPs of all parties, after Conservatives signalled their intention to do the same. A…
Former Liberal Minister Kirsty Duncan Taking Medical Leave, Will Stay on as MP
Liberal member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has announced that she is taking an immediate medical leave due to a “physical health challenge.” Duncan posted a statement on Twitter that says she will remain the MP for Etobicoke North and looks forward to returning to work. Duncan has served in the House…
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