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 […]

Sprint Session Ends: Parliament Rises for the Summer

In a quick four-week parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Mark Carney has used the spirit of cooperation – and the political capital afforded by his post-election honeymoon – to move quickly on key legislation and platform promises. While Carney seems to be applying the mantra of “move fast and break things” to describe his leadership style […]