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08/10/2023

When Ottawa and Quebec agreed to leave caribou protection to the province, Ottawa set two conditions: Quebec must designate 65% of the territory where woodland caribou live as protected areas and First Nations must be included in the agreement

When the federal and Quebec governments agreed a year ago to leave caribou protection to the province, Ottawa set two conditions: Quebec must designate 65 per cent of the territory where woodland caribou live as protected areas and First Nations must be included in the final agreement.

08/07/2023

Kady O'Malley takes a look at the week ahead in federal politics

A look ahead at the week in federal politics.

08/05/2023

The union —ILWU Canada — later confirmed that just under 75 per cent of members voted to approve the deal, which was reached with the BC Maritime Employers Association last Sunday

A source close to the labour dispute says ILWU Canada members voted to approve the deal. Voting was held Thursday and today, and the union is expected to announce results later tonight.

08/04/2023

Statistics published for the month of May show the number of properties being used for short-term rentals increased 42.1 per cent in Ontario since May 2022, from a total count of 46,226 to 65,698

Statistics published for the month of May show the number of properties being used for short-term rentals increased 42.1 per cent in Ontario since May 2022, from a total count of 46,226 to 65,698.

08/04/2023

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities was registered last week by Cody Jordison, a member of their board of directors

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities was registered last week by Cody Jordison, a member of their board of directors.

08/04/2023

Trudeau-Gregoire split headlines our look at what the activist media is reporting on this week

Here’s what the activist media is reporting on this week.

08/03/2023

In virtually every speech and press conference over the last week, Trudeau has taken aim at the Conservative leader, frequently bringing up Poilievre by name, even on issues that have not directly involved the Opposition leader

In virtually every speech and press conference over the last week, Trudeau has taken aim at the Conservative leader, frequently bringing up Poilievre by name, even on issues that have not directly involved the Opposition leader.

08/02/2023

In statements posted to Instagram, both say they have made the decision after “many meaningful and difficult conversations" https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/trudeaus-announce-separation-after-18-years-of-marriage

08/02/2023

What’s happening on and off the Hill today, plus the news you need to start your day

What’s happening on and off the Hill today, plus the news you need to start your day.

08/01/2023

The company says it is removing news for all Canadian users over the course of the next few weeks https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/all-news-in-canada-will-be-removed-from-facebook-instagram-within-weeks-meta

08/01/2023

Kady O'Malley takes a closer look at just how the new front bench lineup will influence the cross-aisle back-and-forth when the House of Commons reopens for business this fall

A timely deep dive into parliamentary procedure.

07/31/2023

Down in the polls and facing constant criticism from Pierre Poilievre, Trudeau knocked the Conservative leader’s style of politics, saying “the anger he’s drumming up is dangerous for Canadians"

Down in the polls and facing constant criticism from Pierre Poilievre, Trudeau knocked the Conservative leader’s style of politics, saying “the anger he’s drumming up is dangerous for Canadians.”

07/31/2023

The Tories raised nearly $8 million in donations from almost 47,000 contributors between April and June https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/conservatives-maintain-fundraising-lead-over-liberals-with-5m-edge-in-second-quarter

07/31/2023

Last Wednesday, a faction of Niger’s military claimed to have overthrown the country’s democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum after detaining him in his palace https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/canada-strongly-condemns-niger-military-coup-as-others-threaten-sanctions-cut-aid

07/31/2023

Sources confirmed that the language around maintenance jurisdiction was the major sticking point in talks, with some in the ILWU feeling it wasn’t strong enough to protect their jobs

Sources confirmed that the language around maintenance jurisdiction was the major sticking point in talks, with some in the ILWU feeling it wasn’t strong enough to protect their jobs.

07/31/2023

Both sides say latest agreement was reached with the help of the federal labour board

Both sides say latest agreement was reached with the help of the federal labour board.

07/29/2023

A source close to O’Regan said he's using the little-known power in the labour code because he wants to balance protecting collective bargaining rights with the need to ensure that the ports will remain open

O’Regan said if the CIRB ruled that negotiations wouldn’t prove to be productive, then it would have to determine whether a deal would be imposed on the parties or binding arbitration was the best route.

07/28/2023

Jason Evans, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, registered this past week on behalf of Canadian Renewable Energy Association for a number of lobbying activities with a variety of government departments

Jason Evans, a consultant with Sussex Strategy Group, registered this past week on behalf of Canadian Renewable Energy Association for a number of lobbying activities with a variety of government departments.

07/28/2023

When asked Wednesday about his own performance handling the strike, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan said he felt "very confident in the deal, but right now it’s up to the [union] membership

Voting on the four-year deal by members of the ILWU Canada union kicked off Thursday morning and runs until 6 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday. Results are expected either late night Friday or early Saturday.

07/28/2023

After the election was called, McCrimmon spoke with iPolitics, emphasizing what she saw as the theme of the night — the Ontario Liberals are back

McCrimmon, who represented the riding federally from 2015 to 2021, took down former Canopy Growth executive and PC candidate Sean Webster by 651 votes, as of 10:20 p.m. Thursday.

07/27/2023

Rookies in sports can be a mixed bag. Some immediately thrive in the environment, while others are less effective on the big stage. Can the same be said about cabinet ministers?

Rookies in sports can be a mixed bag. Some immediately thrive in the environment, while others are less effective on the big stage. Can the same be said about cabinet ministers?

07/27/2023

A source close to Anand said the minister is planning to hit the road a lot in the new role, talking to businesses and chambers of commerce and selling the government’s economic policies

A source close to Anand said the shuffle said the minister is planning to hit the road a lot in the new role, talking to businesses and chambers of commerce and selling the government’s economic policies.

07/27/2023

New cabinet member Terry Beech’s responsibilities expected to include “some elements” of Employment and Social Development Canada, as well as “a bit of digital governance"

New cabinet member Terry Beech’s responsibilities expected to include “some elements” of Employment and Social Development Canada, as well as “a bit of digital governance.”

07/26/2023

The shuffle featured several high-profile ministerial changes, including Jean-Yves Duclos, who, as first reported by iPolitics, will be moving from health to public services and procurement https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/duclos-blair-anand-among-those-moved-in-massive-cabinet-shuffle

07/25/2023

Proof Strategies changes to its government relations and public affairs team and Crestview Strategies' latest hire headline this week's edition of Comings & Goings

This week’s movers in the government relations and PR world.

07/25/2023

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray and Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek all announced Tuesday they wouldn’t seek re-election https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/cabinet-shuffle-rumour-mill-heats-up-as-four-ministers-announce-plans-not-to-seek-re-election

07/24/2023

Environmentalists are praising the announcement, but divided on a controversial exemption in the policy that allows fossil fuel projects featuring abatement processes, like carbon capture and storage, to continue receiving subsidies

Environmentalists are praising the announcement, but divided on a controversial exemption in the policy that allows fossil fuel projects featuring abatement processes, like carbon capture and storage, to continue receiving subsidies.

07/24/2023

With cabinet shuffle speculation rampant, Rachel Rappaport asks to "spare a thought for the hundreds of devoted staffers who are going through their own private hell wondering how things will turn out for their boss and what it will mean for them"

All eyes are on nervous ministers and ambitious MPs now as shuffle circa 2023 seemingly draws near. But let’s spare a thought for the hundreds of devoted staffers who are going through their own private hell wondering how things will turn out for their boss and what it will mean for them.

07/24/2023

“I think right now is the time because they’ve done a lot of the big things out of the confidence and supply agreement. It’s kind of the right time to make a big change like this and do a big reset,” said former PMO staffer Laura D’Angelo

“I think right now is the time because they’ve done a lot of the big things out of the confidence and supply agreement. It’s kind of the right time to make a big change like this and do a big reset,” said former PMO staffer Laura D’Angelo.