The COVID-19 variant Omicron is in Ottawa; and WHO disputes travel restrictions
Politics Insider for Nov. 29, 2021: A worrying new COVID variant is here; an inflation fight; and some Ryan Reynolds
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The U.S. doubles its tariff on Canadian softwood lumber
Politics Insider for Nov. 26, 2021: Softwood lumber pressure; a raucous Question Period; and a new Chief of Defense Staff
A new Chrystia Freeland biography signals possible Liberal leadership ambitions
Politics Insider for Nov. 25, 2021: Freeland has a new book; Erin O’Toole gives a ’fiery’ speech; and some inflation talk
The Throne Speech was short on substance—and the opposition was not afraid to say so
Politics Insider for Nov. 24, 2021: The Governor General’s cautious speech; a fed-up opposition; and a breakfast brawl
Tories under pressure as MP tests positive for COVID-19
Politics Insider for Nov. 22, 2021: A CPC MP tests positive for COVID; the Liberals look for deals; and Garneau sticks around
Three Amigos summit: No awkward handshakes—but no concessions on the electric vehicle tax credit, either
Politics Insider for Nov. 19, 2021: The PM has a tough trip; the military heads to B.C.; a big vaccine day
Trudeau meets with Biden and the president of Mexico at the Three Amigos summit
Politics Insider for Nov. 18, 2021: The Three Amigos reunite; Trudeau warns U.S. lawmakers on an EV tax credit; Manitoba drops its fight against the carbon tax
’Do not underestimate Erin O’Toole’
Politics Insider for Nov. 17, 2021: The party begins to fray; a meet with Biden; and strong vaccination views
Erin O’Toole and Jason Kenney are both facing internal challenges to their leadership
Politics Insider for Nov. 16, 2021: Opponents move against Kenney and O’Toole; Alberta has a child-care plan; and Harper launches an investment fund
The final day of COP26 may yield a climate agreement set to disappoint
Politics Insider for Nov. 12, 2021: Fears from Glasgow; Remembrance Day precautions; and a big find in Newfoundland