Sponsored travel climbed back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 as MPs accept trips to Israel, Taiwan, U.K., by Stephen Jeffery #cdnpoli

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Canada’s ‘win-win’ EU pact met with mounting concerns amid drawn-out confirmation, by Neil Moss #cdnpoli

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Budget projects savings through ‘natural attrition’ of public service jobs. By Mike Lapointe #cdnpoli

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Liberals continue ‘big budget’ spending trend, increasing capital gains tax to maintain deficit. By chelseanash.bsky.social 🌈 #cdnpoli

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Defence over diplomacy spotlighted in Liberal budget, with modest initial spending on foreign service reform. By Neil Moss #cdnpoli

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The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine. #cdnpoli

As we gear up for budget day tomorrow, here's the last of my three part series on how the current budget and estimates process makes it difficult for MPs and members of the public to follow the money. #cdnpoli

Poor polling numbers, NDP MPP’s rumoured candidacy, and Mideast conflict turns Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont., byelection into tight three-way race, say Liberal MPs. By abbas rana #cdnpoli

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I joined Peter Mazereeuw on his Hot Room podcast this week to talk about an ongoing court case in B.C. that could have big implications for how federal political parties user voters' data when they campaign and fundraise.

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MPs met with Chinese officials in Beijing while Foreign Interference Inquiry was underway, by Peter Mazereeuw #cdnpoli

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Liberals lose, Conservatives gain in new riding boundary breakdown of 2021 electoral results, by abbas rana #cdnpoli

New Elections Canada data will help parties determine battleground ridings for the next election, says pollster

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The (real) Susan Delacourt stands up: After a six-week “digital smash and grab” of her online identity, the Toronto Star’s Susan Delacourt is finally back in control of her social media account on X. By Stuart Benson #cdnpoli

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With new electoral map coming into effect April 22, MPs and candidates preparing for next election. By abbas rana #cdnpoli

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A closer look at the federal carbon tax: a rundown of how this political hot potato works, and what it means for Canadian consumers. By Stephen Jeffery #cdnpoli

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While still light on specifics or agreements with the provinces and territories, Coalition for Healthy School Food co-ordinator Debbie Field says ‘the most important thing is they're making the whole commitment.’ By Stuart Benson #cdnpoli

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It’s our annual Top 50 Foreign Policy Influencers: Current and former senior government officials, diplomats, and insiders weigh in on who has influence over Canadian foreign policy. By Neil Moss Stephen Jeffery Stuart Benson Jonah Grignon #cdnpoli
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Government’s newly proposed privacy policies won’t change how federal political parties use voter data: experts. By @campbellian_ (unlocked 🔓 ) buff.ly/3TDUSCp

MPs must take ‘bottom-up’ approach to bring in better spending scrutiny: former PBO. By @campbellian_ (subs) buff.ly/4cyvfvC

Interesting study/conversation happening in the Senate on Bill S-250, which is currently before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. #cdnpoli