Melanie Joly
Mélanie Joly says Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine
Politics Insider for Apr. 5: Joe Biden calls for Vladimir Putin to be put on trial; Jean Charest says he would increase defence spending if elected; John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19
Trudeau, Joly and Canada’s (un)diplomatic corps
Paul Wells: Canada needs new ambassadors in Beijing and Paris, and the career diplomats are likely to face stiff competition from political appointees
The Liberals review Andrew Scheer’s climate plan. Spoiler: They don’t like it.
Paul Wells: Ministers have been eagerly pre-butting Scheer’s credibility. Not that their own party has much to brag about.
Facebook can claim its very busy man in Ottawa is not a lobbyist. Here’s how.
Facebook has an active and growing interest in Canadian policy. But unlike other big tech firms, none of its employees are registered as lobbyists.
Meet Naboo, the service dog being fostered in the halls of Parliament
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly weathered the roughest patch of her political life last fall, but looking after a future service dog made it a little easier
Canadian Heritage would like to clarify some things about the Parliament Hill rink
The facility will host a hockey tournament and open skating, but the government has been criticized for the cost and rules
Justin Trudeau’s mid-life crisis
After a series of stumbles and setbacks the Liberals have an ambitious but risky plan to break their slump and get back on track
Welcome to your post-process years, Justin Trudeau
Paul Wells: The Liberals’ big initiatives have proved exhausting. It’s no wonder they’re finally turning to the simple payoffs.
Netflix and shill: What the Liberals’ big announcement adds up to
The Liberals are exulting over Netflix’s $500-million investment in Canadian content. But are Canadians actually picking up most of the bill?
Ottawa reveals details of $500-million Netflix content deal – live stream
On Wednesday Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly revealed details of Ottawa’s new cultural policy, including an agreement by Netflix to spend $500 million over the next five years on producing and distributing Canadian movies and TV shows. Watch a replay of her speech here:
Washington hands Ottawa a gift on NAFTA: Ottawa Power Rankings
Who’s up? A federal minister with a chequebook. Who’s down? A federal minister who’s spending too much.
Trudeau gets to take a hardline: Ottawa Power Rankings
Who’s up? A federal minister with new NAFTA ammo. Who’s down? A premier trying to talk about the constitution.