politics
The NDP has a new leader. What does Avi Lewis's arrival mean for the party?
Newly named NDP leader Avi Lewis promised to bring back the party from the political wilderness after its dismal showing in last year’s federal election. Source link
The NDP has a new leader. What does Avi Lewis's arrival mean for the party?
Newly named NDP leader Avi Lewis promised to bring back the party from the political wilderness after its dismal showing in last year’s federal election. Source link
Ottawa's big bet on world's largest cricket farm ran into a simple problem: the 'yuck factor'
Ottawa backed the world’s largest cricket farm with tens of millions in public money. It collapsed before reaching full production, exposing a gap between hype and demand while also leaving questions about how much of that money was ever recovered. Source link
Ontario Premier Doug Ford heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will push a pro-trade and anti-tariff message during a multi-day trip to Texas, U.S. where he will meet Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, and business leaders. Source link
NDP leadership hopefuls make final pitches
NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail speak to delegates at the party’s convention in Winnipeg. The party’s new leader will be announced Sunday. Source link
Federal New Democrats are in Manitoba — but do Prairie NDP leaders want them there?
Despite Premier Wab Kinew delivering words of affirmation to New Democrats gathered in Winnipeg, sources says the Manitoba NDP has tried to distance itself from the federal wing of the party, as tensions with Prairie New Democrats are once again playing out in the leadership race. Source link
NDP leadership candidates to give final pitch before party chooses new head
The five candidates vying for the NDP’s leadership into the next election will have one final chance to woo members before the party chooses its next leader. Source link
What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions
Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in […]
Canadian Army overhaul looms as DND finalizes mobilization plans
Canada’s army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more dangerous world, with proposals under study to expand reserves and generate hundreds of thousands of additional personnel in a crisis. Source link