The view from Ottawa: federal response to COVID-19
Chris Gray explores the impact of the COVID-19 virus on federal aid programmes, the advocacy landscape, and upcoming legislative activity.
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The view from Ottawa: rail blockades and other news
Chris Gray discusses the recent rail blockades, parliamentary committee activity, the BQ’s push to expand unemployment insurance, and the NDP’s impending pharmacare proposal.
The view from Ottawa: MPs get back to work
Chris Gray outlines the recent Speech from the Throne, highlights some new cabinet ministers, and provides a look ahead to parliamentary activities in 2020.
Trudeau announces federal cabinet appointments
As promised, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced his new gender-balanced cabinet on Wednesday, November 20th. Chris Gray outlines key changes.
Federal Cabinet Speculation
Over the next few weeks, we will hear many rumours as the cabinet vetting process begins and MPs start to field calls to gauge their interest in serving in cabinet. Chris Gray take a closer look.
Election 43 – What’s Next?
A week has passed since the votes were counted and Canadians handed Justin Trudeau a second mandate – albeit a minority with strings attached. Peter Seemann outlines a few observations from Grassroots that we feel are important to note.
Grassroots welcomes Chris Gray to the team!
Grassroots Public Affairs is excited to welcome Senior Consultant Chris Gray to the team, effective immediately. Located in Ottawa, Chris will head up federal advocacy for Grassroots’ clientele.
Ford shuffles cabinet for a fresh start
Peter Seemann comments on the Ford government’s cabinet shuffle of June 20th, 2019.
Domestic Agriculture Widely Supported by Canadians
A new poll by Grassroots Public Affairs finds Canadians hold largely positive views about the current and future state of agriculture and agri-food in Canada. Yet the industry, arguably one of the most significant in our economy, has work to do in telling its story.
Federal Budget 2019 Review: 48 Hours Later
Adrian Macaulay outlines federal Budget 2019 highlights, reactions, and the Grassroots take.