Ottawa Power Ranking

Who’s up? Scott Brison and his progressive hiring policy. Who’s down? Navdeep Bains and Canadian innovation.

Who’s up? Scott Brison and his progressive hiring policy. Who’s down? Navdeep Bains and Canadian innovation.

Who’s up? An NDP leadership candidate. What’s down? The dignity of readers.

Who’s up? Bill Morneau on the world stage. Who’s down? The environment minister and her slickly produced videos.

Who’s up? The reality star-turned-politician, for once. Who’s down? A pair of key Liberal ministers.

Who’s up in the nation’s capital? A Liberal backbencher wins big. Who’s down? The finance minister misses his big moment.

Who’s up? The Prime Minister (and his backbench). Who’s down? A leadership contender for the Tories—and an NDP hopeful, too

Who’s up in the nation’s capital? A resurgent former prime minister. Who’s down? A senator who defends the ’good deeds’ of residential schools.

Who’s up in the nation’s capital? A pair of leadership hopefuls in two parties. Who’s down? Liberals looking to become MPs.

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