Minority Report: Fall Sitting Displays New Parliament’s Struggles

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

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.  Parliament’s resumption saw Pierre Poilievre re-enter the House after winning a byelection in Alberta, setting the stage for a more engaged official opposition.   The government was only able to pass two bills during the fall sitting and has only […]

Manitoba’s Productive but Heated Legislative Session Wraps for Summer

After an all-night sitting, the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba ended the 2nd Session of the 43rd Legislature this morning after weeks of debate on legislative proposals and question periods focused on health care wait times, property taxes, public safety, and affordability.    The session concluded with Manitoba in a declared state of emergency, as uncontrollable […]