OttawaJean Chrétien’s advice to Justin TrudeauThe former PM—and the last Liberal leader to win a majority—warns that what happens after the Throne Speech is what matters
CanadaHow the ’Nannygate’ outrage missed the pointInstead of getting political, we should have been discussing nannies’ wages, childcare needs and why people are so judgy of others’ parenting
CanadaMeet the new partisans. Same as the old partisans.Attacking the media over ’Nannygate.’ Silence on the hiring of former oil execs. Turns out Liberal partisans are a lot like Conservative ones.
OttawaHow to build a better Senate? Reform it from the insideEmmett Macfarlane advised the government on its plan for Senate reform. Here is what he has to say about today’s announcement
OttawaListen: Canada’s big cities seek clarity on Syrian refugees planFCM President Raymond Louie says cities are enthusiastic to help, but also keen for more details
OttawaMaclean’s 2015 Newsmaker of the Year: Justin TrudeauPaul Wells on the Canadian prime minister who won over the nation, and then the world—for better or for worse
Ottawa10,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled by year’s end15,000 will be settled by the end of February, Liberal government says
CanadaWhat to expect from Canada’s trip to the Paris climate talksBrokering an international deal on climate change may be the easy part. Next up: provincial harmony.
OttawaBill Morneau: The Finance Minister’s portfolioAt Finance, the rookie Toronto MP is responsible for Justin Trudeau’s high-profile campaign promise to cut middle-income taxes
OttawaWill Syrian refugees pay their own airfare to get here?If the government alters the rules for these 25,000 Syrian refugees, how will it tell the next refugee family from Ethiopia or Afghanistan to foot the bill?