Newsflash for Premier David Eby: you don鈥檛 reduce costs for families by appointing a historically expensive cabinet.
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As the festive season approaches, I am reminded how grateful I am to the community we all call home. Itsa国际传媒 an opportunity to embrace the spirit of the holidays and reflect on what makes sa国际传媒 such a great place to live. With festive events already underway and more to come, cherished tradit…
As the snow begins to fall, we are reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. But as we reach for the thermostat on these colder days, we face the reality that so many Canadians are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet. The rising cost of living has stretched family budg…
In my report last week, I discussed two recently announced proposals from the Trudeau Liberal government that responded to what the Finance Minister called a 鈥渧ibecession鈥 here in Canada.
With the announcement of a two-month partial suspension of the GST together with a proposed $250 one-time payment to all workers who earned less than $150,000, the Liberal government has demonstrated once again that it really does not understand the workings of the national economy and the r…
Quick, could you please explain for me the meaning of oligarch.
Being in opposition comes with the crucial responsibility of holding government accountable鈥攁 duty I take very seriously. This role demands thorough due diligence and scrutiny of government policies and actions.
The re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United States was a surprise to many. But what impresses me most about his return to power is how he is implementing a complete reform of the American federal civil service.
Canadian crime statistics are dire when compared to 2015: homicides are up 28%, sexual assaults are up 75%, and gang murders have nearly doubled. Auto thefts are up 46% and extortion is up a shocking 357%. Crime -- especially violent crime -- is on the rise.
Approximately one month ago, I noted in my MP Report that the House of Commons was at an impasse due to an ongoing debate on a motion of privilege. This privilege motion stems from House Speaker Greg Fergussa国际传媒 ruling that the Trudeau Liberal government 鈥渄id not fully comply鈥 with a House of C…
This is the final list of books I am recommending to readers for their holiday gift-giving or personal reading list. Each of these volumes is to my mind a work well worth the time involved for both the author and their readers.
Ottawa media reported recently that Prime Minister Trudeau boarded the Government of Canadasa国际传媒 private Challenger jet to fly to Bermuda to attend the funeral of a family friend. Reports indicate that this Challenger business jet costs approximately $12,000 per hour to operate. The round trip …
Lately something strange, funny or powerful seems to be happening almost daily.
In Canada, womensa国际传媒 reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue.
CBC president Catherine Taitsa国际传媒 office must be in The Twilight Zone because her version of the state broadcaster is stuck in an alternate dimension.
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On Remembrance Day, we pause to remember those who have died in the line of duty, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country: Canada. We also pause to recognize those who have served, and those who continue to serve today.
This is the second of a three-part series of columns on must-read books from 2024: Fareed Zakariasa国际传媒 book, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present investigates the eras and movements that have shaken norms while shaping the modern world. He centers on three historic…
Every year, I conduct a summer listening tour of our riding to hear the thoughts and concerns of my constituents. This is to make sure my priorities as a Member of Parliament are aligned with those I represent.
There were 183 overdose deaths in sa国际传媒 last month, but don鈥檛 worry because the RCMP is going after public enemy number one: counterfeit snacks.
Whether itsa国际传媒 another frenetic week in the American presidential campaign, or Canadasa国际传媒 spiralling relationship with India and allegations over foreign interference, or Israelsa国际传媒 quintessential battle with Iran and its proxies, our collective attention is strained these days. Yet, even so, the …
Ottawasa国际传媒 Parliament is seized with one of the biggest - and most costly - corruption scandals in Canadian history. It involves a federal government agency, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), inappropriately awarding nearly $400 million dollars to board members having been foun…
Amelia Boultbee is a confident, well spoken and very bright young lady.
Some random and final thoughts on last weeksa国际传媒 sa国际传媒 provincial election by our reporters who covered the 2024 sa国际传媒 election:
When the House of Commons is in session, I typically focus on the various bills progressing through Parliament.
Because of the Couriersa国际传媒 publication schedule, my three annual columns about recommended books I have read during the past year will begin with this column and then appear on Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 (the paper will not be published on Nov. 12).
It seems like voters have become forgiving over embarrassing social media posts from the past.
In May of last year, I wrote about the critical issue of foreign interference in Canada's democratic process.
Kevin Acton has effectively announced that he's not ready for senior level politics.聽
The Vancouver Whitecaps won their third-straight Voyageurs Cup on the back of their young Canadian keeper Isaac Boehmer. For any Whitecaps fan, whatsa国际传媒 not to like about this headline win?
In November of 2021, my Conservative colleague, North-Okanagan Shuswap MP Mel Arnold tabled his private members bill, C-291 鈥淎n Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material)鈥.
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad is probably going to wish he鈥檇 swept the broom a little harder.
Regardless of what happens on Saturday, this election might be remembered as the one where the far-right conspiracy theories that have afflicted democracies around the world finally reared their head in sa国际传媒 politics.
There are some intriguing ideas coming out of the 2024 election campaign, but they get lost in the blizzard of posts from all quarters. Itsa国际传媒 been an immersion course in big picture concepts, without enough time to dwell on some fascinating, smaller notions about fixing sa国际传媒sa国际传媒 assorted challenges.
What is purchasing power?
Canadasa国际传媒 housing problem is at a point of no return. Housing deficits grow each year by hundreds of thousands of units.
Who is the best choice for premier? Well, I鈥檝e known David Eby for many years, and I can tell you he is really intelligent. He listens well.
As the provincial election nears, keep this in mind: Every vote counts.
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This provincial election campaign has been one of the more memorable ones over the course of my 14 years in newspapers.
A commentary by the former sa国际传媒 Liberal premier.
Perhaps the most self-defeating economic policy of the federal government is supply management for dairy, poultry and eggs.
I have always liked the word civil.聽 Not the adjective as in civil engineering but the more action form as in to be civil.
According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalismsa国际传媒 Digital News Report 2024, Canadians鈥 trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans鈥 trust in news is even lower at 32 per cent.
The forthcoming provincial general election promises to be significantly different from previous sa国际传媒 elections.
As I reflect on the past three years of writing this column, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the conversations we鈥檝e shared.
In January 2023, I last wrote about the proposed takeover of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications.
I always wondered how former premier W.A.C. Bennett managed to name the legendary dam on the Peace River after himself more than a half-century ago.
There are a lot more wild cards than usual in the 2024 provincial election campaign.
I鈥檝e been in Ottawa the last two weeks as Parliament resumes sitting after its summer break.聽 It was a relaxing summer for most of us, but I want to acknowledge that for some it was full of anxiety and stress due to wildfires.
The District of Summerland covers 76 sq km, three-quarters of which cannot be developed either due to topography or environmental sensitivities or because it is protected farmland within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
The amount of scientific information about climate change is immense and growing, yet there are many who believe that is simply fiction. And most governments seem to be in support of that position, opting to do little or nothing.
In last weeksa国际传媒 report, I asked the following question: 鈥淚f given the chance to participate in a non-confidence vote on the Trudeau government, would you opt for an election now or prefer to wait until October 2025? Whatsa国际传媒 your reasoning behind this choice?鈥
