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Snow covers a fence surrounding Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday, January 20, 2023. The federal government posted a $5.5 billion during the first nine months of the fiscal year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Minority Report: Fall Sitting Displays New Parliament’s Struggles

After a burst of activity in the spring following Mark Carney’s April election win, Canada’s new Parliament returned in September to face more familiar gridlock....

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Inside Alberta’s Fall Sitting: Metrics that Mattered

The Alberta Legislature wrapped its fall sitting this week, concluding a session defined by significant policy moves, heightened political tension, and the continued rollout of...

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Ford Firmly at the Wheel

How the Ontario Government Used the Fall Session to Drive Ontario-First Economic Security The Fall Session of the Ford Government’s rare 3rd majority mandate closed...

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Former National Security Advisor Jody Thomas Joins Counsel Public Affairs

Counsel is excited to welcome Jody Thomas as a Senior Advisor. Jody brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in national security, defence, and...

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Affordability & Public Safety Dominate Manitoba’s Fall Legislative Session

As the Manitoba Legislature adjourned yesterday, Manitobans were left trying to figure out everything that happened this session. Tensions ran high between the Opposition and...

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BC’s fall session by the numbers and how it adds up for you

The fall sitting of the BC Legislature wrapped up Wednesday, a session where Premier David Eby focused on a new ambitious economic plan in response...

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